2024
Man accused in fatal Napanee fire appears in court
Michelle Dorey Forestell Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A man charged with murder, arson, and other crimes in connection with a fire at a rooming house that killed one person made…
Police apprehend wanted federal offender known to frequent Napanee
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on August 26, 2024, has been apprehended in…
Council notes: town remembers former CAO Ray Callery, Arts and Culture Awards program outlined
Sarah Williams Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Greater Napanee Council convened on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to discuss an array of civic matters. This robust meeting included several deputations,…
Vandalism of Napanee Legion a sickening display
Appalled doesn’t even begin to describe the feeling of seeing a message of hate painted onto the exterior of the Napanee Legion. Few images can illicit as jarring a response…
From Scotland to Canada
Mom was born in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Nana, Grandpa and eight children lived on South Beach Street. Both home and Grandpa’s hotel faced…
Public meetings on homeless achieve little
At its Aug, 27 regular session of council, the town looked into homeless encampments within Greater Napanee. After hearing a series of reports and deputations, the general conclusion by elected…
Fun Facts: All about apples
In honour of September being prime apple picking season, we’re plucked a few fun facts about this autumn treat. -There are 15 different main varieties of apples that are native…
Knitting Elves seek yarn donations as Christmas season approaches
The Knitting Elves’ needles are clicking and clacking as they prepare for another season of helping those less fortunate as part of the Tamworth Lions’ Christmas hampers. Their annual meeting…
The Failures hits Selby’s Lennox Community Theatre stage Sept. 13-28
Adam Prudhomme Editor Lennox Community Theatre will lift the curtain on another playbill Sept. 13, starting the season with a performance of The Failures. Written by Maggie Sulc, the comedic…