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Cobourg police issue scam alert after senior defrauded $100K
18+ hour, 50+ min ago (201+ words) By West Northumberland Independent staff The Cobourg Police Service is urging residents to exercise vigilance after a senior was defrauded for about $100,000 through a suspected home improvement scam. According to police, the homeowner received an unsolicited phone call from an…...
Northumberland rallies for ‘Backpacks for Kids’
18+ hour, 50+ min ago (421+ words) ‘There’s always a need in our community’: Donations still needed By editor/reporter Sarah Hyatt More than 50 volunteers answered the call throughout the day on Tuesday, Aug. 11 to help United Way Northumberland ensure local kids have a smooth start to…...
Former Northumberland Paramedics, GPL administrator Chief Bill Detlor returns to help county
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (741+ words) By editor/reporter Sarah Hyatt A long-time veteran of public service and a familiar face has returned at the Northumberland County level to tackle “one of the county’s largest and most diverse service portfolios.” This means work on advancing strategic…...
‘Not the decision we were hoping for’: YMCA Northumberland says need for new facility is now
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (983+ words) By reporter Natalie Hamilton One recent Monday morning outside the Cobourg YMCA’s front doors, two women chat, one with a yoga mat tucked under her arm. Meanwhile, a string of young kids in summer day camp parade pass a window…...
Line dancing at Woodstock’s South Gate
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (126+ words) Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent Urban Cowboy Line Dancing brought boots, rhythm, and plenty of country flair to the South Gate Centre on Friday, Aug. 7. The event delivered an energetic evening that drew dancers of all ages and experience levels. It…...
GOHL releases 2026-27 hockey schedule: Navy Vets celebrating inaugural season and 60th anniversary
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (369+ words) The Greater Ontario Hockey League has released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season. The 600-game schedule opens on Thursday, Sept. 10 when the Ayr Centennials host the Pelham Panthers. The new Woodstock Navy Vets franchise will play their first-ever GOHL game…...
My thoughts on the passing of Lloyd Robertson
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (560+ words) Lloyd Robertson was the reason I got into journalism. Period. He passed away at the age of 92 last week, surrounded by his family. It was about 10 p.m. last Tuesday. I was lying in bed thinking about the stories I was working…...
New Proxi Travel Stop opens in Woodstock
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (123+ words) Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent Proxi celebrated the official launch of its new location at 535 Mill St. in Woodstock on Saturday, August 8. It is located at the former TA location near the Sweaburg Rd. 401 cutoff. The full day Opening Party & Customer…...
Norfolk Harvesters ‘first team’ wins Men’s A
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (556+ words) Norfolk Harvesters triumphed 38-12 Saturday in the NRU Men’s A Division Championship. The Harvesters’ First Team dominated the Stratford Blackswans at the start and finished strong to win the league trophy on home turf at Waterford District High School. “First time…...
2nd Annual Cultural Fusion Extravaganza
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (459+ words) Bringing the community together with music, dancing and food The second annual Cultural Fusion Extravaganza, August 8 in Simcoe, featured live music, dancing, singing, drums, good food… and fire. The cultural showcase on Argyle Street, hosted by JK’s Restaurant, ran from…...