New Foodland Operator Making his Mark

Al Nanji III has no illusions about his situation – he has big shoes to fill.  After 45 years running the local grocery store, Didi Calhoun had set the bar high.  As the owner with a long track record, it was her store run her way.  It’s a little different… Continue reading

New Faces at Millbrook Christian Assembly Youth Ministries

Esther and Scott Moore have joined the Millbrook Christian Assembly as the Children’s’ Ministry Pastor and the Student Ministry Pastor.  This enthusiastic young couple met as students at the Masters College and Seminary in Peterborough, but they came there from very different routes. Esther grew up in a very spiritual… Continue reading

Blocks and Blooms 2018

Last Saturday the rain held off for a wonderful community event hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society.  Travelling on foot or on a complimentary ride on a stylish horse-drawn wagon, visitors were treated to an array of creative displays of local gardening and quilting talents in twenty venues… Continue reading

Former Funeral Home Owner Patrick Benson Pleads Guilty to Eight Counts of Fraud

A definitive conclusion in the allegations of fraud and breach of trust against former funeral director Patrick Benson arrived on June 5th when he appeared in court to plead guilty on eight charges of fraud.  The charges stem from activities occurring from 2008 to 2015 at the Benson Funeral Home… Continue reading

Millbrook South Cavan Principal Retires

She may be sitting in her office in the photo, but that is not where Millbrook/South Cavan principal Sheryl Hunter spends her workday.   She can be found in the schoolyard during recess, in the halls speaking to students or filling in on Tupper Street for an absent crossing guard.  Students… Continue reading