Karen Graham

During the months of July and August, leaders of the Millbrook Christian Assembly are once again focused on building bridges with families in the community, offering a free event every Wednesday morning. The program runs from 10 am until noon at Harvest Park, which is adjacent to the church at 71 King St. West in Millbrook.

Pictured is the Cork School, aka SS No. 15, in the late 1800s. It is located on Carmel Line near the McCamus Quarter Line and is now a private residence.

Last month, Cavan Monaghan received its first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation totaling $58,466 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999,Cavan Monaghan has received $62,281,336. This is significantly lower than the Q1 payment in previous years. In 2025,the Q1 payment was in the amount of $69,938 and for the same period in 2024 the payment was $87,728. The total receipts for the year ending March 31st to the municipality was $238,196.Gaming revenue for the City of Peterborough is also on the decline. These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.

Farms at Work has launched another produced designed to improve access to farmland for new farmers while fostering collaboration and innovation. The project is still in the planning stage with a few participants, but the intention is to develop a hub providing opportunities for community members, aspiring farmers and local groups to grow food, develop skills and explore small-scale farm business ideas.

By Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Board A view from one of the trails licensed by the BCWA showing a portion of the watershed.

The grand champion steer at the 90th Loudoun County Fair was purchased by DC Prime in Ashburn.

Virginia Family Medicine in Leesburg has launched a lifestyle medicine program designed to deliver a preventive, evidence-based approach to health, according to a news release. Led by Dr. Ewaul Persaud, the program integrates natural remedies as a first line care and modern medicine as secondary treatment to prevent chronic disease and optimize long-term wellness.

This seven-bedroom estate home located at 22391 Conservancy Drive in Ashburn's Evergreen Hamlets community is on the market for $2.49 million.

Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl "Ben" Nett has been reinstated to his position as an officer with the Purcellville Police Department, according to a Aug. 4 release from Nett.

Mary Ellen Taylor shows off some of the lettuce growing at Endless Summer Harvest, a hydroponic farm.