We are halfway through January, already at the same point as before, although many more people are sick, in hospital and ICU. Our Carol...

Lots of people were looking forward to school returning to in-person on Monday, but due to a blizzard, kids did school online Monday. I...

This year is the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the Sunderland Cenotaph by the Town Hall in 1922. The Sunderland Historical...

I Bring New Year greetings and well wishes for 2022 from the Marsh Hill Road Villages of Bethesda, Epsom and Utica. It seems our lives...

By the time you read this, almost half of January will have passed. Many will be very happy to see that, but others will wonder, just...

Happy New Year! On Wednesday, January 12th The Blackstock Agricultural Society is holding its Annual General Meeting online starting at...

Here we are in a brand spanking new year. Presently it bears far too great a resemblance to the last two years, but my friend Gwen Layton...

As this is the final column of 2021, let me wish all of you a Christmas filled with the true meaning of Christmas. Never mind, we keep...

Way to go, Pontypool community. We did it again, and we had a good haul of toys and food from the Santa Claus run. A big thank you to the...

We’re marching along in the busiest but most holy time of the year Christmas. We thank all the surrounding churches for sharing their...

You know when you are advised to dress in layers if you are going on a hike or being out all day? That’s the way you needed to dress this...

We offer a big shout out to all the firefighters of Pontypool for another great Santa run. This is a family tradition for many families...

Is it winter, is it spring? You never know from hour to hour, it seems. The forecaster predicts this is the way winter 2021-2022 will be,...

Santa is back in town for the Santa Run Food and Toy Drive this Sunday, December 12th. He will start at the north end of town at 3 p.m....

The Blackstock Agricultural Society is looking for your input. As they begin planning for upcoming events, they are reaching out to the...

Advent has begun as we celebrate “Hope”. All our lives it seems we are hoping for something, but have we ever had to hope for food for...

Well, that’s over with, that, referring to the first big snowfall which fell all day Sunday. Sure is pretty and fortunately there was not...

Looks like Santa’s going to be busy for the next couple weeks in Pontypool. Santa Claus is coming to Country Style on December 4th, from...

The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School’s 2nd Annual ‘Tis the Season Online Silent Auction is in full swing. Check it out on their website...

Breakfast with Santa is on December 4th, and sold out fast. I hope all the kids enjoy breakfast with Santa. Just a reminder, public...