Local resident loses barn to fire

A barn was destroyed in a fire Friday evening near Herald, said County Sheriff John Banner.

Fire-fighters were called at 5:32 p.m. Friday to 22276 County Road 34 in Lake Juniper Township.

The barn was fully engulfed when they arrived. Banner indicated that trucks from 3 rural fire departments responded to the fire.

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New School Board election date set

This week's School Board meeting resulted in the following dates for this years elections.

The next school board trustee elections will take place on the subsequent October 15.

Nomination day for candidates will be September 17.

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Ashland 82, Gr. Houlton Chr. 36

At Presque Isle Arena, Lucas Belanger led five players in double figures with 17 points as Ashland rolled over host Greater Houlton Christian.

Isaac Ward and Curtis Belanger tossed in 12 points apiece for the Hornets while Jeremy Tarr and Carl Nemer each added 10.

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Local Crime Watch Report

Police made 9 arrests for offences including assault, breach of bail, breach of parole, breach of liquor ban, fighting, drink driving, possession of cannabis, and disorderly behaviour.

Four commercial burglaries were reported in Fitzherbert Avenue and Main, Freyberg and Cuba streets.

Three cars were stolen: a red 2002 Honda Accord, registration TZ5731, a grey 1993 Nissan Primera, AHT931, and a black 1999 Honda Civic, WD6597.

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