Greg Dennison of the Prescott Fire Department takes aim with a fire hose during a target shooting challenge held last weekend as part of the 105th annual Firefighter Games in North Augusta.

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Dogs and their owners throughout Canada will be taking to the streets this weekend for the annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, and participants, both furry and otherwise, are invited to participate in the local event hosted by Prescott's Pet Valu.

The Spencerville & District Optimist Club will host their Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night May 24th.

Joint Statement on heavy rainfall, potential for flooding

Citizens Against the ED-19 Dump (CAD), a not-for-profit group opposed to the opening or sale of an undeveloped dump site, known as ED-19, to host Recycle Drive on Saturday May 6, to raise funds for their cause.

Dave Dulmage and Marcus Babineau-Crane are two of the three owners, along with Mark Dulmage, of Access in Motion, an auto shop specializing in customizing vehicles for the needs of the physically handicapped, which is holding its grand opening on May 13 at the Augusta Business Center just west of Prescott.

OPP partners with hospital's mental health crisis team.

The Canadian Coast Guard base at Prescott no longer has the resources to deal with a significant spill or accident, Senator Bob Runciman believes.

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark has tabled two Order Paper questions to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the validity of the decades-old Environmental Assessment for the ED-19 site in the Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal.

Citizens Against the ED-19 Dump retains Canadian Environmental Law Association as Legal Counsel to oppose the ED-19 dump one day prior to group's presentation at County Council.

Carson Pickup, seen here on his Prescott Journal hockey card, has been named as the captain of the new 2017-18 Prescott Rangers NCJHL franchise.

A few former players are organizing a reunion of the undefeated 1957 SGDHS football team.

Rangers name Andrew Dickson as General Manager. New franchise looks to winning experience in front office and with coaching staff.

Ottawa Senators mascot Spartacat was thrilled when he saw that he was on the front page of last week's Prescott Journal. Sparty accompanied the Ottawa Senators Alumni as they came to Prescott for a game against the South Grenville Minor Hockey Association coaches last week to kick off the annual Leo Boivin Midget AA/AAA Hockey Showcase.

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Prescott Flyers franchise sold to Pemboke Lumber Kings. Owner Kevin Harrison remembers the good times, thanks the community for 10 years support.

Blades co-ed hockey brings people together beyond the game.

The Novice B Team 2 Rangers played in their second Tournament of the season in Carleton Place in December winning three games to take home the "A" Champs trophy.

Local driver Kenny Polite talks about life behind the wheel.

Benson will be hosting a 'Celebration of Generations' on June 16-17. Former Benson alumni are being invited to join with present students, facility and community members for a weekend of memories in and around the village of Cardinal.

Two people who have spent years doing just that in the town of Prescott were honoured at town hall Monday night, as the mayor and town council joined with a large crowd of well-wishers to celebrate the winners of the Citizen and Volunteer of the Year awards.

Volunteers with the Prescott Fire Department are always at the ready to protect the community, but at a meeting of town council Monday night, a few members of the department were singled out for having spent a large part of their adult life in service of their neighbours.

The Prescott KidZ Choir performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to a full house and a standing ovation Sunday, March 27 for two shows at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Prescott.

Citizens Against the ED-19 Dump (CAD) will be hosting a family fun day on the Fair Grounds in Spencerville on Saturday, April 1 from 1:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Austin Selleck is a big part of his team even after an injury that keeps him off the ice.

Maitland offering plenty of Family Day activities.

Boomer's Sports Bar and Restaurant, in downtown Prescott, will be hosting a fundraising event for local Figure Skater Matthew Markell on Saturday, February 25.

The Spencerville and Cardinal public libraries held a "Valentines for Vets" event this past Saturday.

Mike Spencer and family celebrate with his HEO Minor Hockey Country Volunteer of the Year award. From left to right - Daughter Ashleigh Spencer, partner Anne Evans, Mike Spencer, mother Rosemary Spencer, son Tim Spencer, and Catey Sauve (son's girlfriend).

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Local folks take a walk down the fashion runway.

A community remembers Brad Hubbard

Parents want to work in partnership with their child(ren)'s educators to ensure that everyone has a positive experience. That is often easier said than done.

Saying a fond farewell to the Prescott Flyers and thanking the Harrison family

March 8 Editor's notebook reflects on ED19

Augusta Mayor Doug Malanka addresses school closure.

Tom Van Dusen digs up some local history.

Letter from Edwardsburgh-Cardinal resident addresses concerns over ED-16

Despite the School Board's best efforts, the old adage "You can't' make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" never rang truer.

Fire Departments the heart of any community.

Candy gets it done for local Legion!