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January 14, 2026

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The way we were

June 21, 1995 25 Years Ago Luther’s symbols greet churchgoers: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith was full Sunday for its 125th anniversary celebration service.

Father’s Day fun

Sunday, June 21 is Father’s Day. This is a great opportunity to thank the dads in our lives for all that they do. Here are

Small aggravations

My pup Dudley has a new frustration. A small red squirrel has begun stealing from the bird feeder on the deck. When it appears .

Quyon: Jill Young

While most celebrations and events have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19, there is one special event coming up . . .

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated birthday greetings go out to Janet Murphy, twins Karen and Cathy Shea, Art Jamison and our grandson Kris. Birthday greetings and best wishes go

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Wednesday night we had a severe thunderstorm with a heavy downpour and lightning that really . . .

THE EQUITY welcomes new reporter

Stephen Riccio PONTIAC June 17 2020 Hi Pontiac readers, it is great to meet you! I’m Stephen, and I’m extremely excited to be the joining

THE EQUITY welcomes videographer

Emily Hsueh PONTIAC June 17 2020 Born and raised in Ottawa, I’ve always been a city girl. I can’t say I ever thought I would

The way we were

June 21, 1995 25 Years Ago Luther’s symbols greet churchgoers: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith was full Sunday for its 125th anniversary celebration service. Former pastor, Rev. Peter Mogk and the current pastor Rev. Carl Kappes conducted the service.

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Father’s Day fun

Sunday, June 21 is Father’s Day. This is a great opportunity to thank the dads in our lives for all that they do. Here are some great ideas to . . .

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Small aggravations

My pup Dudley has a new frustration. A small red squirrel has begun stealing from the bird feeder on the deck. When it appears . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

While most celebrations and events have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19, there is one special event coming up . . .

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated birthday greetings go out to Janet Murphy, twins Karen and Cathy Shea, Art Jamison and our grandson Kris. Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to . . .

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THE EQUITY welcomes new reporter

Stephen Riccio PONTIAC June 17 2020 Hi Pontiac readers, it is great to meet you! I’m Stephen, and I’m extremely excited to be the joining the crew as the new local government reporter. I am 22 years-old, and I recently

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THE EQUITY welcomes videographer

Emily Hsueh PONTIAC June 17 2020 Born and raised in Ottawa, I’ve always been a city girl. I can’t say I ever thought I would find myself in a town like Shawville – I hadn’t even heard of the town

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Local garden experiences post-pandemic bloom

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI QUYON June 17, 2020 The Community and Collective Garden at the Quyon Women’s Institute is now open to the public again, following measures set in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Silviana Geoffray, director at Pontiac Community

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