#Haliburton Public Study & Infrastructure: The County of Haliburton has officially launched a broad, community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study, inviting local residents and business owners to provide feedback to help streamline government processes and enhance value for taxpayers. Meanwhile, the Township of #Minden Hills is moving forward with proactive infrastructure maintenance, scheduling a systemic flushing of the municipal water system.
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Stunt Driver Caught Going 104 km/h: A 20-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after a #PeterboroughPolice Service traffic officer caught them accelerating to 104 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on Aylmer Street on Tuesday afternoon. The driver received an immediate 30-day license suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.
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175th #Millbrook Fair Kicks Off Today: The historic 175th Annual Millbrook Fair officially began yesterday at the Millbrook Fairgrounds and runs through Sunday. Children’s Day activities start this morning at 9:30 AM to commemorate the major milestone.
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The #Haliburton County Fair (traditionally known as the Minden Fair) is a high-energy, single-day "micro-fair" hosted by the Minden Agricultural Society at the Minden Fairgrounds on the second Saturday of June. By permanently condensing its historic multi-day August format into a packed Saturday layout, the fair successfully keeps its deep rural traditions alive while avoiding volunteer burnout and steep operational overhead. Fairgoers from across the Highlands and Kawarthas gather to experience classic agricultural roots, featuring livestock and produce exhibitions, a highly anticipated afternoon heavy horse pull in the main ring, live country and bluegrass music from regional artists, family-friendly games, and local artisan booths. Accompanied by community-staple culinary favourites like their famous "beef on a bun," admission is traditionally by donation at the gate, making it an incredibly accessible, community-driven celebration of local heritage.
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Courtroom Chaos Marks Rowe Conviction Aftermath: Additional details surfaced yesterday from Monday's high-profile second-degree murder conviction of Jesse Rowe at the #Peterborough courthouse. Legal logs show Justice Bhavneet K. Bhangu was forced to explicitly clear the courtroom during the final reading after the convict launched an aggressive verbal tirade against the jurors and the surviving victim, highlighting the intense, emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding the conclusion of the Simcoe Street file.
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#Hydro One Blackout Checklist: Property managers are issuing final reminders ahead of this weekend's major scheduled power outage on Sunday, June 14. The wide-scale interruption will cut grid access across a heavy cross-section of #Bancroft and surrounding rural concessions to facilitate crucial transmission line upgrades.
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Police Constable Resigns Over Stolen Truck Case: Constable Mackenzie Rogers resigned after pleading guilty to possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He was found in possession of a stolen 2022 Dodge Ram pickup worth over $100,000. #PeterboroughPoliceChief Stuart Betts expressed deep anger over the breach of trust. Rogers will be sentenced on August 24.
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#Hendren Funeral Homes Sold to Local Non-Profit: Retiring owner Scott Davidson has sold the 161-year-old Hendren Funeral Homes business to the local, not-for-profit Opus Tribute Group. The sale ensures the business remains under community governance rather than corporate ownership.
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#Norwood History Preservation Project Begins: The Asphodel Norwood Heritage Centre has officially launched an initiative to scan and digitize more than 5,000 historic editions of the Norwood Register newspaper, dating back to 1870.
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Major Departure for #PeterboroughPetes: Star goaltender and team MVP Easton Rye announced he will not return to the Petes next season. Instead, the Peterborough native will attend Bentley University in Massachusetts this fall to pursue his academic and hockey goals. On the blue line, general manager Mike Oke confirmed that defenceman Garrett Frazer has committed to return for an overage season.
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#DragonBoat Festival Road Closures: Residents are notified that temporary side street road closures and barricades will be in effect around Del Crary Park on Saturday, June 13, for the 25th Anniversary of Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival.
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Norwood Fair Field Crops Contest Results: The results are in for the 2026 Norwood Fair hay competition. Local farmer Bob Sedgwick took top honours with a score of 94 out of 100, closely followed by John Crowley at 93 points.
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