$8K grant for New Horizons Bands
The Peterborough New Horizons Bands received an $8,000 provincial grant for the second straight year.
The Seniors Community Grant will be used to enhance and expand musical opportunities for seniors in the Peterborough area.
More than 225 seniors will benefit from this grant through participation in various New Horizons bands and ensembles, as well as local residents who attend the bands’ community concerts.
For more information about Peterborough New Horizons Bands or to join, visit www. nhbpeterborough.com.
CHARGES IN CRASH
A single-vehicle collision on Trent River Rd. in Asphodel-Norwood Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday resulted in charges against a 40-year-old Mississauga man.
An eastbound Dodge Caravan lost control, crossed the road and rolled several times, snapping a hydro pole in the process, Peterborough County OPP stated.
A 24-year-old male passenger was extricated from the vehicle and taken to a Kingston-area hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect was arrested a short distance from the rollover.
The road was closed for several hours as OPP collision reconstructionists investigated. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being probed.
BEAGLES STOLEN
Two beagle-cross hunting dogs, including a male and female expecting pups in about five weeks, were stolen from a Second Line address in Asphodel-Norwood Township sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning, Peterborough County OPP stated.
Officers were called to the address about 10:30 a.m. Friday.
NEIGHBOUR HARASSED
A 24-year-old North Kawartha Township man faces several charges after a resident of the township claimed her neighbour broke into her shed and continually harassed her.
Officer attending to arrest the man for break, enter and theft at his Coon Lake address noticed a suspect driving a three-wheel ATV into a garage in an alleged attempt to elude police. A man was arrested after a brief struggle, OPP stated.
Stewart Charles Keech was charged with break and enter, theft under $5,000, driving while disqualified, fail to comply with undertaking and resisting arrest and held for a show cause hearing scheduled for Monday.
FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT
A city man faces several charges after police were called to a domestic dispute on Saturday.
The accused pulled the victim’s hair and pinned her down on a bed before she freed herself, fled and contacted police.
The male and female had been in a relationship for three years, police stated.
He was charged with assault, forcible confinement and mischief under $5,000 and held for a court appearance.
Names were not released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
REDEDICATION EVENT
BRIDGENORTH – A rededication ceremony is being held Monday morning to mark the restoration of the heritage plaque at Champlain Park in Bridgenorth in celebration and commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s portage through Peterborough County.
Selwyn Township is hosting the ceremony at 11 a.m. at Champlain Park on Champlain Road in Bridgenorth.