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SIU says suspect in Belleville synagogue shooting has died

Community Paul Cluff -
An SIU spokesperson said as many as 20-30 gunshots were fired during the shootout, hitting nearby cars and homes.

Revitalization of Millennium Park Garden a true community effort

Community Paul Cluff -
Bancroft Horticulture Society picks up Garden Ontario District 3 achievement award.

Marmora and Lake searching for new CAO

Community Lee Griffi -
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s CAO and Deputy Clerk, John Connolly, has announced his resignation, effective Aug. 28.

Today is the day: North Hastings District Hospital Auxiliary Radiothon is underway

Community Paul Cluff -
The 18th annual event is raising funds for the North Hastings Hospital Fund Development.

Group wants Pride flag raised at Hastings Highlands township office

Community Paul Cluff -
CAO/Deputy Treasurer David Stewart says after a past council reviewed the existing corporate flag policy, they voted to not make any amendments.

Winds of change as OPP adjusts policing responsibilities, more resources towards Whitney

OPP Julia DeJong -
The OPP has announced they are adjusting policing responsibilities in and around Algonquin Park, including realigning the Whitney detachment under Bancroft OPP.

MPP says provincial budget an investment in long-term infrastructure

Community Julia DeJong -
Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee said he is pleased by what was presented in Ontario’s 2026 budget this week.

Fay Martin to launch Dementia Widow book at peace museum

Community Julia DeJong -
Minden local Fay Martin has released her memoir Dementia Widow, about her experience caring for her husband in the later years of his life.

OHTO hosts tourism mix and mingle in Bancroft

Community Julia DeJong -
Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization spans Hastings, Renfrew, Haliburton, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac and Lanark counties.

Bancroft draft budget proposes one per cent tax increase, boost to reserves

Town of Bancroft Julia DeJong -
Town of Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins and General Manager Andra Kauffeldt presented the 2026 draft budget to council yesterday - the first one prepared under strong mayor powers.

EOWC attends ROMA Conference to champion rural priorities

Municipal News Julia DeJong -
The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, including Hastings County Warden Bob Mullin, attended this year’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto to advocate for regional priorities.

Tissera to represent ‘Bancroft and Canada’ at international cricket tournament

Community Julia DeJong -
The tournament takes place in Christchurch, New Zealand from Feb. 17 to March 5.

Alex Jack aims to bring you closer to the landscape with Landscape Enagaged

Community Julia DeJong -
An opening reception on Friday kicked off the Art Gallery of Bancroft’s first exhibition of the new year, Landscape Engaged.

SEPH board votes to keep rural offices open

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong -
At their meeting yesterday, the board of Southeast Public Health voted to keep their rural office locations open for the time being.

Bancroft Mayor reflects on this year’s major projects, looks to year ahead

Town of Bancroft Julia DeJong -
Town of Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins said the town made progress on some major projects in 2025, which will continue into 2026.

HPEDSB EQAO results show improvements from last year

Education Julia DeJong -
The Hastings and Prince Edward School Board reports that their students’ most recent EQAO assessments show steady improvements.
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East Region OPP laid more than 1,500 traffic-related charges during the long weekend

OPP
Police say 842 of the charges laid between Friday and Monday were for speeding.

More than 80 guests at Friends for Dinner Sunday for community meal

Community
Guests were treated to turkey, ham, all of the fixings, fresh baked rolls and pies.

Garbage truck breakdown means no pickup in Bancroft

Community
The town said in a social media post that regular collection will start up again next week. 

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

Community
The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

Community
A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.
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