GRAVENHURST — A four-month internet investigation has led to pornography charges against a man here, who appeared in court Thursday. On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Gravenhurst where a computer device was seized containing child sexual abuse material. As a result of this investigation, police arrested and […]
HUNTSVILLE — A young woman’s “sudden death” here last night is being investigated by the police crime unit. They say that on May 20, at 10:30 p.m., members from the OPP’s Huntsville detachment responded to assist a person in medical distress at a residence on Main Street West in the downtown. A 28-year-old female was […]
GRAVENHURST — Service Above Self is the Rotary Club’s motto. And in Gravenhurst it’s a bit of a way of life with volunteers. Recognizing them is something else Rotarians give back to the community through their Paul Harris Fellowships. Each year the club recognizes one or two and hosts them at a club meeting luncheon. […]
TORRANCE — A resident here is Super happy. Clifford Keats, of Torrance, won a $250,000 prize in the April 20 LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw. The LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw offered 10 guaranteed prize draws of $250,000 in addition to the main jackpot and the guaranteed $1 million draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Gravenhurst Jug Town on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst. Since its […]
QUEEN’S PARK, TORONTO — Three bridges and a road in Parry Sound-Muskoka are among the first round recipients of a tri-level government infrastructure spending program. MPP Norman Miller said in a release Tuesday that the $4 million cost for the four projects — split between the provincial, federal and municipal governments — is part of […]
GRAVENHURST — A man armed with a knife forced an employee to turn over cash here Sunday night. Provincial police say that on May 19, at 8:30 p.m. an unknown male suspect went to the business on Bethune Drive N. and demanded cash from an employee, while brandishing a knife. The suspect is described as […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Muskoka men are being asked to step up and Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Sunday, in an event to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence in Muskoka. Last year, more than 100 men walked in support of women across Muskoka. Although domestic violence is a very serious matter, this event […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — As the health unit lifts its drinking water advisory for Muskoka, another threat is washing over Central Ontario. Those who relied on helpful advice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) were surprised to learn of government plan to swallow it up in a merger to the south as part of […]