Police lay two racing charges in one day on County Rd. 1
Twice in one day, Friday, the Prince Edward OPP laid stunt driving charges in relation to drivers travelling over 50 km over the speed limit along County Rd. 1. Early…
April 2018
Wellington Dukes enjoying limelight ahead of 2018 Dudley Hewitt Cup
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER It wasn’t the first time the Wellington Dukes have been mentioned at the pulpit of hockey and it hopefully won’t be the last but those NHL…
Committee seeks report on hospital foundation ask
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Councillors have asked for a staff report that will provide details and implications of a $4.5-million commitment to the construction of new hospital. The report…
Musicians plan tribute concert for Kaitie Shannon Sunday
The county’s musical community will gather at Picton United Church Sunday to celebrate one of its own through an afternoon of uplifting song. Local singer-songwriter Kaitie Shannon passed away last…
County Pop allows Miss Emily to return home
Fennell to bring high-energy soul to festival ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER Emily Fennell enjoyed the spirit of last year’s County Pop music festival so much, she decided it would be…
Komar presents evidence so truth can emerge
Forensic anthropologist uses her life experience while writing book about true crime TERRY MCNAMEE FOR THE GAZETTE There is a long history of true crime writing in North America, but…
Info For Seniors: Public Health offers free cooking classes
Cooking with the Basic Shelf is the name of the free cooking classes available through Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. These classes offer: hands-on cooking with registered dietitians; a friendly…
Inside The Library: Library’s 2017 annual report now available
The Library’s 2017 annual report is now available. The report is a review of all of the numbers – circulation, programming attendance, interlibrary loan activity, volunteer hours contributed and the…
Stories From Our Past — Week of April 26, 2018
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1928 – After visiting Macaulay Park in Picton, Arthur Richardson of…
Preventing the next tragedy similar to Monday’s van attack in Toronto
Following what appears to have been a deliberate act that ended 10 lives in Toronto, Monday, everyone seems to be searching for clues or warning signs about what made a…