July 2019 Archive

Sr. Cubs split double header

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART The Mansfield Sr. Cubs hosted the Clarksburg Blues for a double header on Sunday, June 30, on the diamond in Mansfield ...

Players from past five decades turn out for Cubs reunion

Written By BRIAN LOCKHART Old ball players never quit, they just fade away, but usually still keep on top of the game and what’s going ...

Shelburne police provides bear advice after local sighting

Last Thursday a Shelburne Police officer observed a young Black Bear in the area of Col. Philips Drive and Highway 10 – the north edge ...

Vive la différence!

THE SITUATION IS UNIQUE. With the possible exception of India and Pakistan, nowhere else in the world do you find two countries with at least ...

A fiscally-driven issue

BY PETER RICHARDSON Shelburne has been involved, in discussions, over retaining the current Shelburne Police Service, or changing to the OPP. For some, it is ...

Shelburne Library launches TD Summer Reading Club

Written By ROSE DOTTEN Children from pre-readers to age 12 are invited this Friday, July 5th to the kick-off party for TD Summer Reading Club. ...

Correction notice

In last week’s edition of the Shelburne Free Press, in the front page story titled ‘Shelburne CAO paints bleak picture with OPP decision on the ...

The importance of diversity and freedom reflected on Canada Day

Written By MARNI WALSH Pride in our country and the values we hold dear as Canadians were very evident at the Canada Day celebrations held ...

Local athlete wins first international team Kata medal for Canada

Written By MARNI WALSH Last week, 18-year-old Nicholas Mustapha, of Amaranth, and his team-mates brought home Canada’s first ever international medal for Team Kata at ...

Shelburne Council to make final decision over future of local police force on July 10

Written By MIKE BAKER The Town of Shelburne has provided official notice of a Special Council Meeting, to take place next Wednesday, July 10, where ...