LOCAL HEADLINES

Members of the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) joined Paul Eddy’s family and friends at a recent celebration of life in Cobourg to honour the force’s former deputy police chief.

More residents in Port Hope and Cobourg will be able to include fresh chicken in their meal plans and ultimately on their dinner tables following a grant received by Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks (NFSFB).

The Municipality of Port Hope is calling on residents to help give winter heroes a boost ahead of the season with the return of its “Name that Snowplow” contest.

Lakelands Public Health is reminding residents about the importance of emptying wheelbarrows and other items that hold standing water where mosquitoes like to breed after three mosquito pools tested positive for the West Nile virus in the region.

The Municipality of Port Hope is rolling out its hydrant flushing initiative.

The Port Hope Police Service says an investigation into a crash involving a vehicle and motorized wheelchair last month has wrapped and a careless driving charge has been laid.

Things will start getting creepy in Cobourg at nightfall next month.

Police are reminding residents to be vigilant and protect themselves against online and telephone scams as fraudsters are “constantly adapting their methods” in their attempts to obtain money and personal information.

Northumberland OPP is urging drivers to slow down and abandon aggressive driving habits after officers recently laid stunt driving charges in a trio of separate incidents on Hwy. 401.

With the municipal election fast approaching, the Municipality of Port Hope has brought back its popular “Meet the Candidates” webpage to help voters learn more about candidates running in the October municipal election.

Canadian National Railway (CN) work to tackle upgrades at the Brook Road North rail crossing in Cobourg will mean a road closure starting Sept. 13, says Northumberland County.

Cobourg’s Beyond the Blue Box continues to give back to the community and has dished out $3,000 in scholarships.

Here is your monthly gardening column from master-gardener Tanya Crowell.

Two dedicated local youth are in the spotlight and being honoured as recipients of this year’s Dixie Mikel scholarships in recognition of their volunteerism and commitment to Northumberland Hills Hospital.

The Ontario government announced this week it is investing nearly $1.9 million towards strengthening the province’s nuclear supply chain to ensure communities, including those in Northumberland County, have the skilled workers, strong suppliers and industrial capacity necessary for the future.

Residents and visitors can step back in time this fall to enjoy firsthand the charm, character and architecture of selected heritage homes and buildings in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Priorities for Township of Hamilton residents will take centre stage at a candidates forum coming up next Thursday at Cold Springs Memorial Hall.

The Cultivate Festival is just around the corner in Port Hope and volunteers have been rallying to make sure the 10th anniversary edition won’t disappoint.

Northumberland OPP says a Cobourg resident has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation in the Municipality of Brighton.

Residents can grab their walking shoes or tune up their bicycles later this month to help support hospice care in Northumberland.