Local high school student creates over 200 homemade face masks in three days
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A local PECI student that owns a business is getting into the fight against COVID-19 Cody-Rae Fowler, 16, operates Scrunchie…
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Council passes emergency measures in response to pandemic
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER At a recent Special Meeting, Prince Edward County Council passed several temporary emergency measures to help deal with the COVID-19…
Mayor compels public to help stop the spread of Coronavirus
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Mayor Steve Ferguson has made several statements in this past week regarding the Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic. In these, Ferguson…
Kinsip producing and providing free hand sanitizer for frontline workers
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Early last week it became obvious to the owners of Kinsip House of Fine Spirits there would be a great…
Pair of Prince Edward County women play ‘wait-and-see’ in Peru amid COVID-19 lockdown
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Families of two Prince Edward County women being held in Peru as a result of a military lockdown in that country…
UPDATED:Second lab confirmed case of COVID-19 found in Quinte
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER While at last count there are at least 35 suspected cases of COVID-19 identified by Hastings and Prince Edward Public…
County Christians undergo test of faith
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER At a time when Christians in Prince Edward County could use an extra dose faith, their worship options have become extremely…
Dukes championship run halted in mid-stride
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The championship dreams of the Wellington Dukes have been dashed. The Dukes, along with hundreds of amateur teams from all age…
Pirates post season ends abruptly with Hockey Canada decision
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Surreal, strange and disappointing are a few descriptors that would adequately tell of the end of the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s…
Community Care responds to COVID-19
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association announced Monday it’s placing additional programs and activities on hold until further notice to reduce the…