Writers’ Forum: The Sweater
My father’s old yellow sweater hangs on the back of my office chair, a daily reminder of a life well lived. It’s been there for over 15 years now, long…
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Girls just want to have fun
In a league of co-ed and all-boys teams, one all-girls Napanee U9 team proudly took the field each week all season. They showed up, gave their all and never once…
One person injured following vehicle collision with train in Stone Mills
One person was injured after a passenger vehicle and a train collided. On July 30 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Lennox and Addington OPP responded to the Canadian…
Lamenting the loss of local news
Another month, another editorial lamenting the loss of a local media service. This time it’s the Kingston branch of Corus, the parent company of the likes of CKWS Global, Fresh…
Wynn Farms celebrating all things sunflower with weekend festivals
Adam Prudhomme Editor A trip to the winding sunflower fields of Wynn Farms in Greater Napanee is quickly becoming a summer tradition for visitors far and wide. Expanding on the…
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Express U13 girls continue to improve, qualify for ‘B’ division of Grand Championship
Adam Prudhomme Editor Napanee’s U13 Express girls hit a collective .391 en route to a 3-2 record as hosts of the PWSA Qualifier, July 26-28. Held at both North Fred…
Lennox Agricultural Society releases statement following guilty plea by Jay Bradley
Following yesterday’s court proceedings, which saw Jay Bradley plead guilty to two counts of arson and one count of criminal harassment, Lennox Agricultural Society secretary-treasurer Carol McKinley released the following…
Napanee Model Train Show rolls into SPC Aug. 10-11
All-aboard for the Napanee Model Train Show, taking place Aug. 10-11 at the Strathcona Paper Centre. This marks the sixth year for the event, though first time at the SPC….
Jay Bradley pleads guilty to arson of York Street arena
Adam Prudhomme Editor Jay Nelson Bradley pled guilty to two counts of arson and one count of criminal harassment during an appearance at the Napanee Courthouse July 29. Appearing before…