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December 17, 2025

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Caleb Nickerson

A trip to the past by CALEB NICKERSON

The Pontiac and the river that marks its western boundary are steeped in history. Before paved roads and cars, the water was the quickest way

At the fair

Thursday & Friday at the Fair Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 31- Sept 1, 2017 Though the weather was a tad chilly, hundreds of eager attendees

Former classmates gather for reunion

Caleb Nickerson DAVIDSON Aug. 24, 2017 Over 80 alumni of St. John’s High School gathered at Magnum Outfitters in Davidson last Thursday to catch up

St. Paul’s puts on fundraiser bbq

Caleb Nickerson, The Equity St. Paul’s Anglican Church held a chicken barbeque on Aug. 24 that brought out a sizable crowd. The event serves as

It’s time for the fair

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2017 Last week The Equity had a chat with Shawville Fair board member Mavis Hanna to discuss several changes and

Hot and bothered in Bristol

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Aug. 23, 2017 The stage was set at Coronation Hall in Bristol on Wednesday night for the premiere of Hotbed Hotel, a

Senators in Shawville

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 On Aug. 23, hockey fans young and old from around the Pontiac converged on the Canadian Tire in Shawville

A trip to the past by CALEB NICKERSON

The Pontiac and the river that marks its western boundary are steeped in history. Before paved roads and cars, the water was the quickest way to transport goods. Rivers and lakes were vital trade routes and transportation arteries. This summer,

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At the fair

Thursday & Friday at the Fair Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 31- Sept 1, 2017 Though the weather was a tad chilly, hundreds of eager attendees crowded the fairgrounds Thursday and Friday to kick off the 161st iteration of the Valley’s

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Former classmates gather for reunion

Caleb Nickerson DAVIDSON Aug. 24, 2017 Over 80 alumni of St. John’s High School gathered at Magnum Outfitters in Davidson last Thursday to catch up and reminisce about the good old days. The bilingual school opened its doors in Campbell’s

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St. Paul’s puts on fundraiser bbq

Caleb Nickerson, The Equity St. Paul’s Anglican Church held a chicken barbeque on Aug. 24 that brought out a sizable crowd. The event serves as a fundraiser for the church and comes on the heels of another successful barbeque earlier

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It’s time for the fair

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2017 Last week The Equity had a chat with Shawville Fair board member Mavis Hanna to discuss several changes and new additions for the fair’s 161st iteration and announce the winners of the gate decorating

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Hot and bothered in Bristol

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Aug. 23, 2017 The stage was set at Coronation Hall in Bristol on Wednesday night for the premiere of Hotbed Hotel, a slapstick romp written by Michael Parker and performed by the Pontiac Community Players (PCP). Over

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Senators in Shawville

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 On Aug. 23, hockey fans young and old from around the Pontiac converged on the Canadian Tire in Shawville for a chance to meet some of their heroes. The Ottawa Senators Hometown Tour rolled

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