It was announced last week that the local service club, which has been serving Prescott and its residents since 1939, has folded.

The Class of 1967 from South Grenville District High School held a 50-year reunion at the Prescott Golf Club last weekend, and nearly 50 alumni and teachers returned to enjoy the gathering, which was organized by a six-member committee of (l-r) Mary (Rintoul) Woodland, Sharol (Hall) Havey, Pauline (Gagnon) Smith, Mimi (Maggio) Garrah, Judi (Morris) Martin and Barbara (Johnson) Smith.

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Community in a spray can!

A group of Prescott youth recently took the initiative to repair and repaint the Prescott Skate Park after vandals had defaced it. Group photo of the kids with spray cans includes: Back row: Madeline Joanisse, Maggie Haller, Trinity Bailey, Jorja Adams, Desiree Bailey, Domenic Bailey, Frankie Haller. Front row: Amelia Adams, Ethan Bailey, Zack Bottigoni, Anastasia Joanisse, Zaida Bottigoni.

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Robin Jones, warden of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and mayor of the Village of Westport has implied that a letter sent to the former employer of Citizens Against the Dump (CAD) spokesperson Kyle Johnston may have originated in her office.

Check out this week's (July 12) print issue of the Prescott Journal for complete graduation coverage in local schools!

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.

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.

The Ontario Early Years Centre, a program of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is holding its third annual TOUCH A TRUCK event on Friday, July 21 at the St. Lawrence College parking lot located at 2288 Parkedale Avenue in Brockville.

'The Spirits of the Tree', created by local sculptor Rob Turnbull, keep watch over Machal Gardens in Spencerville. The gardens are owned by Doug Hall and Gordan MacDonald and are a stop on the 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Tour. JOURNAL PHOTO/EVANS

The SBCC and the Spencerville Mill Foundation are asking local residents to register and vote for Spencerville's envisioned Riverside Park project through the National Trust for Canada's 'This Place Matters' contest.

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.

A carefully-planned wedding goes from being the big day to a bad day for the Coleman family in the latest offering from Morrisburg's Upper Canada Playhouse, which will be debuting One Slight Hitch on August 3.

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Local folks take a walk down the fashion runway.

Contemplating water quality and the future at one of Prescott's best assets, Kelly's Bay

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.