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North Easthope Public School recently received a $5,000 donation to its Technology Fund from Shakespeare Presbyterian Church.

From backyard barbecues and fireworks displays to parades and quiet weekends at the cottage, there is no shortage of ways Canadians celebrate this country on Canada Day.

When thousands of people gather at Norm Hill Park in New Hamburg on July 1, many won't notice one significant change behind the scenes.

The Tavistock Men's Club is well known in the community not only for its homemade sauerkraut, annual fish fry and popular sauerkraut supper, but also for the interesting guest speakers it welcomes to its monthly dinner meetings.

A Tavistock resident is heading into summer with some extra spending money after winning the Shakespeare Community Athletic Association's (SCAA) Field Day 50/50 draw.

The Petersburg Optimist Club's annual Father's Day Breakfast and Car Show was once again a tremendous success, bringing together families, volunteers and car enthusiasts for a morning filled with great food, fellowship and fun.

Music plays an important role in worship services, and many churches are fortunate to have talented musicians and choir directors who help enrich the experience for congregations each week.

Sully Kipfer, a native of Milverton, was drafted into the OHL during the June 12-13 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, with Kipfer getting selected in the 15th round by the Sarnia Sting.

For perhaps the only sunny day of the week, Tavistock Community Health Inc. (TCHI) board members gathered at the picturesque River Valley Golf Course near St. Marys for their annual invitational golf tournament fundraiser.

The Bell family of North Easthope once again enjoyed a successful day of competition at the recent Stratford and District Saddle Club show.

The arrival of summer brought warm sunshine and lush pastures for a group of Holstein heifers grazing in the rolling hills of North Easthope Township.

Members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) gathered near Gadshill last week for one of their popular summer breakfast outings, this time hosted at the farm of Matt Neeb.

Provincial police in Perth County are asking for the public’s help after four flagpoles in the county were cut down over the weekend. All four were flying the Pride flag.

New Hamburg’s Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. will be shipping a set of six vintage Ithaca signs to their new owner following last weekend’s auction.

The community is invited to the 22nd annual Childhood Cancer BBQ on Thursday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wellesley Township council has awarded a construction contract for upgrades to Lin Dunn Lane and the parking lot at the Linwood Community Centre, a project intended to improve access to the new health centre currently under development at the site.

There was an increased police presence at three Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools on the morning of Tuesday, June 16, after reports of a threat to safety circulated.

A few years ago, the Tavistock Optimist Club made a significant investment when it purchased its own fry wagon.

North Easthope Township resident Bob Lantz had an extra reason to smile following this year's Shakespeare Field Day Firefighters' Breakfast.

For as long as he can remember, John Thomson has enjoyed taking part in the annual Shakespeare Field Day Parade.