For 190 years, The Picton Gazette has served readers of Prince Edward County
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER One might only imagine the thrill and excitement that late December day nearly two centuries ago when Hallowell Free Press editor…
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Municipal Community Grants Program 2020 open for applications
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The Municipal Community Grants Program (MCGP) 2020, which is made possible through funding from Prince Edward County in partnership with…
Letter to the Editor: Marina proposal does little to inspire confidence in vision
Your cover story on December 5, 2019 entitled “Public-Private Partnership Proposed for Picton Marina” causes me alarm. I find this project to be a complete…
Publisher of Gazette, Beaver passes at 97
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER It’s our sad duty to report the long time publisher of the Picton Gazette and our sister newspaper the Napanee Beaver…
Local Talent to feature at Qunite’s Isle 11th annual Bluegrass Celebration
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The 11th annual Quinte’s Isle Bluegrass Celebration is set to take place next weekend at the local campground at Salmon…
Food to Share organization shares more than food with councillors
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Wednesday evening Mayor Steve Ferguson and five council members rolled up their sleeves, sharpened their knives and joined in…
County Pop Music Festival draws 450 to Crystal Palace
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The beats were popping at the annual County Pop music festival at the Crystal Palace Sunday as over 450 fans…
Rural Ontario Institute to offer webinar on County Food Hub project
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Starting May 28 The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) will be sharing stories of successful rural entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship programs through…
Annual Hike for Hospice declared a success
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The 2019 haul from another popular Hike for Hospice nearly exceeded last year’s mark as approximately 150 people took part…
39th Annual Walleye World Fishing Derby winners reeled in Prince Edward County waters
Tournament winning pike and walleye caught in waters off southern Prince Edward County DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The 39th annual Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby…