South Grenville Journal

Local cider producer losing his livelihood due to pandemic

A previously-thriving Spencerville business may go under if an archaic law isn't changed soon.

BGH asks for videos of support and encouragement amid COVID-19

BGH is asking the community to share videos of support and encouragement.

Ovens still warm at busy Village Pantry

A long-time favorite stop in the village is still open for business.

Prescott small business community rising to recent challenges

During the recent closures of some businesses and downsizing of others, most local retailers are figuring out ways to change and adapt with the times.

Local News

BGH asks for videos of support and encouragement amid COVID-19

BGH is asking the community to share videos of support and encouragement.

Township of Augusta declares state of emergency

Augusta Township has declared a state of emergency.

First person with confirmed COVID-19 reported in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark

Today, Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, confirmed that an individual living in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is in isolation at home and had recently returned from the United States.

Ontario's action plan 2020: responding to COVID-19

Additional health care resources and support for people, jobs and employees included in $17-billion response, says Clark.

Augusta releases COVID-19 action plan

The Township of Augusta held a second meeting of the Municipal Emergency Control Group on Monday morning to review our COVID-19 action plan.

Edwardsburgh Cardinal releases statement on services during COVID-19

The Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) of Edwardsburgh Cardinal met on Friday, March 20.

Town of Prescott declares state of local emergency

Mayor Brett Todd has declared a municipal State of Emergency

Augusta couple fighting COVID-19 internet profiteering

NORTH AUGUSTA - Samantha Ozga is enraged over the internet resales going on in the wake of COVID- 19.

Ferry talks continue in Prescott

The proposed ferry project was up for discussion at a meeting of town council in Prescott recently.

Prescott grants funding to 12 organizations

$47,600 was handed out to 12 different applicants.

Community News

Local man raising funds for first responders

Steve Barkley has given thanks privately many times over the years for his experience with first responders. Now he's going public. Again.

Painted rocks on a positive roll

Some parents are finding it hard to keep their children busy during this extended March break, but one family has found a way to have some fun while bringing smiles to their neighbours.

Annual campaign raises funds for food bank

A group of friends from Cardinal have been getting together every year to support the local food bank's Bottles for Babies Recycling program.

Family agricultural legacy lives on in Spencerville

SPENCERVILLE - Local farmers, beekeepers and gardening buffs can relax - a thriving feed and seed outlet has returned to the area.

Prescott awards season opening for nominations

The town will name a Citizen of the Year, a Volunteer of the Year and a Business of the Year.

Local foster parents needed

Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville is undertaking a recruitment campaign.

Lifestyle

A battle fought, a battle won

Six months after surviving the fight of his life, Journal columnist Jeff Morris shares his story about what it means to beat cancer.