by Janet Van Camp This is a busy week for many families as students, teachers, and administrators head back to school. Wishing all of you...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The sights, sounds, and smells of summer tradition filled...

by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. This fabulous one-day fair offers free admission, 4H shows...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The future of the Blackstock Arena is once again in...

by Janet Van Camp Hey Blackstock! Get Ready! It's the annual Blackstock Fair and Demolition Derby, coming to our village on Saturday,...

By Patricia Dawson Last week's paper had an error with one of the programs at the Brock library in Beaverton. It was stated there is a...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A decision on a major upgrade to the aging Blackstock Arena...

by Janet Van Camp The annual Decoration Day Service for Cartwright Union Cemetery (3990 Edgerton Road, Blackstock) will be held on...

BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern DURHAM: On Saturday, June 14th, Durham Region is doing a Curbside Giveaway Day. The idea is for...

By Janet Van Camp Plant Sales hosted by the Pine Ridge Garden Club and the Blackstock-Nestleton United Church were well-attended and...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...

by Janet Van Camp Calling all amateur photographers! The Blackstock Fair has a fun photography section for you to enter with a chance of...

by Janet Van Camp The Our Night Out (ONO) Club met at the home of Carol Mairs for their regular monthly meeting. All enjoyed hearing the...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...

Kim Coulter, CFRE KAWARTHA LAKES: Jennifer Chipp-Smith’s calling to help others as a nurse came to her as a child. Her family’s...

by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Curling Club held its annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, April 4th. Everyone in...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A powerful ice storm swept through much...

by Janet Van Camp Katheryn (Churchill) and Mike Spohn recently welcomed Violet Elizabeth, a baby girl. She joins her siblings, Theo and...

by Janet Van Camp I hope you are enjoying this real winter weather. I have just returned from a weekend of cross-country skiing in Bruce...

by Janet Van Camp The Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association held a dinner in Blackstock on Friday night at the Recreation Centre....