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The brand new Easthill Elementary School in Belleville celebrated its grand opening Thursday. Among the speakers at the event was Bay of Quinte riding MPP Tyler Allsopp representing the province which...

John Spitters Nov 22, 2024 MPP for Bay of Quinte riding Tyler Allsopp. (Photo: Quinte News)

Jury finds Manitoba man guilty of attempt murder after incident in The County

A jury has found Manitoba man Eric Wildman guilty of attempt murder and possession of a loaded restricted firearm after a gunshot incident involving the OPP on June 17 and 18 of 2021 on Massassauga Ro...

John Spitters Nov 22, 2024 The site of shots fired in June of 2021, and the arrest of Eric Wildman and one other suspect Friday morning (Photo: submitted by Marisa Dragani to Quinte News)

EV chargers coming to Madoc

Centre Hastings is preparing to install a set of electric vehicle chargers in downtown Madoc. During Wednesday's council meeting, councillors discussed a report by municipal staff on efforts to raise ...

Alan-Michael Steele Nov 21, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC

Joyful assembly at Easthill Elementary School

Classes were cancelled at Belleville's Easthill Elementary School Thursday afternoon but for a very good reason. Well over 200 students and staff gathered in the gym to celebrate the grand opening of ...

John Spitters Nov 21, 2024 From left to right: Director of Education for HPEDSB Katherine MacIver, students Shaya Marcotte and Eli Poyner, Chair of the HPEDSB Board of Directors Kari Kramp cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Easthill Elementary School in Belleville Thursday November 21 2024. (Photo: Quinte News)

Uttering threats charge laid in Loyalist Township

Lennox & Addington County OPP have charged a young person with uttering threats in Loyalist Township. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, L&A County OPP responded to allegations of a threat. Tw...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2024

Loyalist College launching one-year dental office administration program

Loyalist College has announced it is launching a Dental Office Administration program. The one year Ontario College Certificate program will prepare students for key roles in managing dental office op...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2024

Decision to approve Belleville Police operating budget delayed

A decision on approving the operating budget for the Belleville Police Service will come at the next meeting of the Belleville Police Service board in January. Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd says...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2024 Belleville Police hat. (Photo: Quinte News)

Festive RIDE campaign kicks off

Prince Edward County OPP officers will be participating in this year's Festive RIDE campaign. The campaign will run from November 21st to January 1st. Residents can expect to see officers out conducti...

Alan-Michael Steele Nov 21, 2024

New honorary colonel welcomed to 426 (Transport) Training Squadron

Members of the 426 (Transport) Training Squadron welcomed its new Honorary Colonel (HCol), Gregory Parker, during an investiture ceremony at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton on November 4, 2024. HCol Parker grew up...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2024 The new 426 Transport Training Squadron Honorary Colonel (HCol), Gregory Parker (right); is joined by the outgoing HCol Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan (left); Lieutenant-Colonel Gregor Jackson, Commanding Officer of 426 (Transport) Training Squadron (center); and Squadron Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO), CWO Glen Slauenwhite (standing); as HCol Parker formalizes his investiture during a ceremony at 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario, on November 4, 2024. Photo by: Corporal Natasha Punt, 8 Wing Imagary Technician.

Search warrant leads to arrest

Northumberland OPP have made an arrest after executing a search warrant in Trent Hills. On Thursday, officers from the Community Street Crime Unit searched a property on County Road 25. During the sea...

Alan-Michael Steele Nov 21, 2024