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Napanee’s early history

Elizabeth Hall A Walk Through History  The United Empire Loyalists came down to Canada and settled around 1780, right after the American War of Independence. From there the history we…



September staff picks

Amy Kay Hooked on Books The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their recent favourites. Hopefully you’ll find something that piques…


Town Hall: from jail house to local market

Elizabeth Hall A Walk Through History  At the centre of town lies the one building that really helped develop Napanee’s local government in the 19th century. Napanee’s Town Hall was…


A disaster ready to happen

Frequently I travel under the CN Railway near the Napanee Falls,to travel down the roadway and park my car at the foot of the falls. As I look to the…


Civic responsibility goes both ways

Several weeks ago notices delivered by the Postal Service advised our area residents of the upcoming dates and locations of five town hall meetings which had been arranged to address…


As the roller skate wheel spins

Roller skating enthusiasts are no doubt feeling the blues lately, as it appears Disco Ball Events’ run in Greater Napanee is coming to an end. With no lease agreement between…


Napanee’s most famous house

Elizabeth Hall A Walk Through History The Macpherson House is most likely a building in Napanee everyone has heard of. It was the house that became the social centre of…



Freedom convoy takes the stand in Ottawa

Many eyes will be on Ottawa over the next few days as the infamous ‘freedom convoy’ criminal trial unfolds. On the stand are Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, the two…


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