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January 14, 2026

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Liz Draper

Flinging into Fall at the fairgrounds

About a dozen vendors braved the cool wind for the Fall Fling Market held at the Shawville Fairgrounds this past Saturday. The vendor event was

Flinging into Fall at the fairgrounds

About a dozen vendors braved the cool wind for the Fall Fling Market held at the Shawville Fairgrounds this past Saturday. The vendor event was organized by Cathy Bastien and William Bastien, of the Shawville Makers and Producers Market. Cathy

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4th Annual Pontiac Kidney Walk raises over $13,000

The Shawville Fairgrounds was the place to be Sunday afternoon, as approximately 65 enthusiastic community members showed up to participate in the 4th Annual Pontiac Kidney Walk. The event was organized by Randy Russell and his wife Francine Lyrette, along

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McDowell students spread Christmas cheer

There was not an empty seat to be found in the gymnasium at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 21. Hundreds of proud parents, younger siblings, grandparents and friends gathered to enjoy the school’s annual Christmas production. There

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Historical Society holds fifth annual barbeque

The Pontiac Historical Society held its fifth annual fundraiser barbeque outside Joanne’s Valu-mart in Shawville on Aug. 4. From left: PHS President Chris Seifried, Makayla Kluke, Rebecca Kelly, Robert Wills and Marilee De Lombard. Proceeds from the barbeque are going

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