The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet. The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock Mission and many of those who came out to see him were familiar with his artwork. … Continue reading
It started in the basement of owner Jamie Molloy’s home in Pontypool a mere seven years ago. The business soon outgrew that space and for the past six years it has operated out of a trailer in Molloy’s yard. With twelve full time staff, four part time staff, eight trucks… Continue reading
Corey Beach has gone out on his own with apprentice Aaron Horton, launching an electrical service business servicing the area. They may be new kids on this block, but with fourteen years of experience under his belt, Beach is not new to the business, just new to being a business… Continue reading
Oasis Boutique owner Nancy Fallis is becoming more discriminating in choosing the clothing line selection she offers at the store. No longer satisfied to offer stylish, reasonably-priced women’s clothing and accessories, she is striving to streamline her product lines to focus on those produced in Canada or at least under… Continue reading
It’s not glamourous but it is commendable; Amanda Benns creates beautiful, hand-made mittens using items destined for the second hand store or even the dump. She scoops up used, unloved and untrendy sweaters and diverts them from their looming, ignoble end, using them as raw materials for her beautiful and… Continue reading
Before there was the Millbrook Times, there was the Millbrook Reporter which published every Thursday in the late 1800’s. In 1905 it merged with an Omemee publication and for a few years operated as the Millbrook and Omemee Reporter, but was simplified again to the Millbrook Reporter under the ownership… Continue reading
Last May, Diane Rozon and Bill Wilks took over the Grant Drew Designer Stone business that has distributed brick and stone products in the area for more than 15 years. The new owners plan to continue along the same path but with a vastly expanded product and service line. They… Continue reading
Last week, Computer Solutions Plus staff pitched in to convert a laptop to respond verbal commands instead of requiring the physical manipulation of a mouse or keyboard. Spanish teacher Peggy Ortiz also assisted with the conversion, ensuring the laptop responds to Spanish voice commands. The laptop will be donated to… Continue reading
