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The library is closed for COVID-19 – except it is still operating

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library operates branches in Kingston, as well as rural branches in Storrington, Sydenham, Hartington, Parham, Sharbot Lake, Mountain Grove, Arden, Plevna and Cloyne. A quick look at the library website branch page tells the COVID tale. All of the…

This is the hard part

I don't know about the rest of you, but it seems to me that we are just now hitting the most difficult stretch of time that we will likely face in this year of the COVID. It's been over two months since the shutdown. We sheltered in place, watched Netflix, learned to love, and…

K&P Trail open for ATV's through Verona

Verona residents have been split for years over whether to allow motorized vehicles on the K&P trail within the village. It is a full multi-use trail from Craig Road (north of Verona) to points north, and it is a non-motorized trail south of Craig Road ATV activists, including…

A reverse flag and the 12-gauge shotgun controversy

Last week, Frontenac News Volume 20 – No.20, May 21 on page 8, an ad appeared that showed an upside-down Canadian flag flying in front of a home in the Hartington area. The ad was placed by a community member who was offended at what they considered to be a gesture of disrespect…

Frontenac OPP busy as traffic volumes increase

On May 22, 2020 shortly after 5:00 p.m. an officer was conducting traffic enforcement in the Holmes Road and Latimer Road area due to traffic complaints. The officer stopped a motor vehicle and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Michael HESKA, a 57 year old…

AH waives penalties on taxes as of June 1

Addington Highlands Council voted to waive the 1.25 per cent on outstanding 2020 taxes which would have come into effect June 1, 2020 at a special meeting Tuesday held online. Previously, the Township had passed similar resolutions for 2020 taxes outstanding as of April 1, 2020…

Central looks to put all burn permit sales online

Central Frontenac Council is in the midst of re-vamping its open air burn bylaw and much of its regular meeting Tuesday was devoted to that discussion. The meeting was held online on the Webex platform. Acting Manager of Emergency Services/ Fire Chief Jamie Riddell said one of…

Restrictions Relaxed for Some Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Following yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government, the Township of South Frontenac will be reopening some outdoor recreational facilities for limited use. In order to allow allow safety protocols, signage and other precautions to be put in place, the following…

SFCSC New Telephone Reassurance Program Helps to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) has adapted and modified programs to respond to the needs of the community. Physical distancing is an essential step in reducing transmission of the virus, but it may cause social…

Re - targetting youth

Last week I read a letter to the editor about break-ins at the old Hinchinbrooke Public School. I was sad to see that youth were being targeted as the culprits for these break-ins. Currently we are in the midst of celebrating Youth Month and highlighting youth in this community…