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April 2, 2026

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New crops in the Pontiac

When we think of a typical farmer in the Pontiac, thoughts go back to Gordon bringing in the cows from pasture about daybreak to milk

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The Waltham Council has posted the results of the election nominations. The mayor and all council seats were declared by acclamation as there were no

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ray Presley who passed away Oct. 6 at the age of 82 years. Visitors with us last Sunday were my niece Shelley Travis and Morrison, also my sister Beulah Grife. Shelley had

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 21, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Hospital holds official opening: The Pontiac Community Hospital held its grand opening of the new wing on Oct. 19. The ceremonies were held in the presence of many of the people who made

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New crops in the Pontiac

When we think of a typical farmer in the Pontiac, thoughts go back to Gordon bringing in the cows from pasture about daybreak to milk them, Bob out plowing with the ‘77 Oliver and a two furrow drag plow and

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

People celebrating their birthdays this upcoming week are: Jennifer Belsher, John Moore, Heather Cartman, Pam Whelen, Faye McGuire, Gordie Mohr, Claire Devine, Paul Finnigan, Leona Eades, Karen Fahey, Ann Marie Urbaitis, Bradley Campeau, Courtney Harris, Scott McCagg, Ricky Davis, Nancy

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The Waltham Council has posted the results of the election nominations. The mayor and all council seats were declared by acclamation as there were no challenges to any of the posted council seats. However, for the first time in Pontiac

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