Tag: local business
Iron Equipment Finds Permanent Location on Syer Line
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…
Beach House Electric
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…
Water Bottles Reincarnated in Stylish Ladies’ Active Wear Line
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…
Recycled Sweaters Find New Life as Stylish, Environmentally-Friendly Mittens
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…
The Millbrook Reporter: an Earlier Incarnation of our Local Paper
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…
New Management with big Plans for Local Stone and Building Supply Firm
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…
Computer Solutions Plus helps Belizean Electrician
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…
Christmas Comes to the Village on December 6th
Once again the Millbrook BIA is hosting this popular event, giving the community an early taste of the season. Back again is a procession into town, but this year the departure point is the…