Sgt. Jason Boyes memorialized at L&A cenotaph
A memorial plaque was unveiled at the base of the Lennox and Addington cenotaph in Napanee on Monday in remembrance of Sgt. Jason Boyes, who was killed in 2008 while…
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‘Opening of the Courts’ ceremony revived in L&A
By Seth DuChene Editor As the court system steadily became more busy over the years, many communities — including Lennox and Addington — dropped their ‘opening of the courts’ ceremony…
New ABI home brings dream to reality
By Adam Prudhomme Staff Reporter At long last, Hugh and Rosemary Finlay can rest easy knowing their son Scott has a home. On Wednesday they were among the special guests…
Local resident spearheads hurricane relief effort
By Seth DuChene Editor While the devastation of Hurricane Irma happened thousands of kilometres away, its impact was still being felt in Napanee. Cortwright Christian, a Napanee resident and founder…
Fallen soldier’s medal makes 100-year journey home
By Adam Prudhomme Staff Reporter Lance-Cpl. Oswald Wemp’s memorial plaque made its way home to Amherst Island on Saturday, 100 years after his passing. On Saturday the First World War…
Council backs invasive species motion
Following the lead of their neighbours to the north in Georgian Bay, Greater Napanee council is calling on the province to help them take a proactive approach in managing noxious…
Community contributors honoured with Canada 150 awards
By Seth DuChene Editor Some of the best examples of community spirit were recognized with a special ceremony hosted by Hastings-Lennox and Addington MP Mike Bossio in Napanee on Monday…
Barn destroyed in late-night fire
By Seth DuChene Editor Greater Napanee Emergency Services fire crews got little sleep as they battled a barn fire in the early morning hours Monday. The fire took place at…
Police search for fraud suspect
Beaver Staff Napanee OPP are on the hunt for a male suspected of defrauding an elderly woman and are asking for the public’s assistance. On Aug. 29 at approximately 9:11…
Businesses adapt to downtown disruption
Adam Prudhomme Staff Reporter Weathering the first phase of ‘Diggin’ Downtown Napanee’ has been all about adapting on the fly for local merchants. An unseasonably wet summer season extended the…