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Frontenac Transportation Service finds a way to help out during lockdown

Many of the regular drives that Frontenac Transportation Services (FTS) has been providing for residents of Frontenac County week in and week out for years, to medical appointments, for shopping and to social programs, abruptly stopped when the COVID-19 lockdown started in mid…

North Frontenac Historical Society and Archives

The events for North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives that involve community gatherings are on hold, but there is much being done from the home of the Board and Committee members. The organization has applied for Charitable status designation and this was no easy task…

Running a small business in Frontenac County? Fill in the COVID survey

As part of their effort to tailor supports for Frontenac County businesses to the new normal, as it is being called, the Frontenac County Economic Development Department is running their second monthly COVID-19 Business Impact Survey. Results from the first survey, which was…

Holding Pattern

The robin sits on a stone in the mud-slick yard waiting for the nest’s meal. Everyday she sticks her neck out, focused, ready to yank the slimy, limbless creatures from their beds of earth. She waits while the tulips hold their shape. Flat green leaves, tubular shoots, pregnant…

Super rich should step up

I noted today that Sydney Crosby provided 100,000 meals to Pennsylvanians this week. Good on ya Sydney! I am always encouraged when the gigantically wealthy step in to help those less fortunate during times of crisis. Which leads me to my question - who among the fabulously…

Very impressed

I was very impressed with the maturity of the written assignment by Noah Hertendy 8, submitted by his teacher, Danielle Harding. "What is Covid-19" certainly commanded the readers attention with its intense warning. What concerns me as a Grandmother and retired teacher is the…

Gowdy, Rick

It is with very heavy hearts that Rick’s family announce his sudden passing on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at age 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn (nee Hamilton) for 38 years. Loving father of Jenn Hodgins (Brad) and Krissy Goodfellow (Ed) and extremely proud grandpa…

Wilson, Robert (Willy)

Peacefully on April 23/2020 at Perth Hospital in his 60th year with his best friend Shelley Whan by his side Robert (Willy) lost his battle. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Marie Wilson. Forever remembered by his siblings Dawnalda, Theresa, Lisa (Steve) and Ivan (Sherry) and…

Reta Oralee Warlich (Petzold)

Reta Oralee Warlich (Petzold) of Denbigh passed away peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Perry Warlich. Dear mother of Gary (Wendy) of Denbigh, Kirby (Mary-Lou) of Woodville and Shelley (Doug) Gregg of Denbigh.…

Blue Skies, Canada Day festivities, Lakes and Trails, all fall to COVID in 2020

(Editors note - this article has been updated from the version published in The Frontenac News on April 30, to reflect the announcement by South Frontenac Township on April 30 that all Canada Day Festivities in the township have been cancelled for July 1, 2020. The Blue Skies…