| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions Update #2: reports are indicating highway 2 has been reopened as of 4:21p.m Update #1: Traffic is moving slowly and being directed by OPP. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area of Highway 2 and Wallbridge Loyalist Road following a collision that has resulted in a road closure. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and Highway 2 remains closed at Wallbridge Loyalist Road while the situation is addressed. Detail

A 48-year-old Hastings man has been arrested and charged following a Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation involving intimate images allegedly being shared with a youth.

Is your winter spirit brave enough for a dip in the Trent River? The 34th Annual Polar Bear Plunge splashes into Lion’s Club Community Park on Saturday, January 24 at 12 noon. This beloved fundraiser for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites hardy participants to leap into icy waters while friends and neighbours cheer them on.

All westbound lanes of Highway 401 are currently closed at County Road 6 in Odessa following a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a public service announcement after responding to more than 30 collisions across eastern Ontario since 5 a.m. today.

Tri-Board Student Transportation Services cancelled school bus operations across major parts of Eastern Ontario on Thursday morning, impacting families in Kingston, Quinte West, Belleville, Greater Napanee, and surrounding communities as a powerful winter system brought heavy snow, blowing snow, and poor road visibility.

A recall has been issued for no name brand Beef Burgers due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for much of southern Ontario, with significant snowfall and deteriorating travel conditions expected to begin tonight and continue through to Thursday evening.

The Northumberland OPP has launched an investigation after a break and enter occurred during the early morning hours of January 12, 2026, in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario.

Belleville Police responded to a domestic dispute in the city’s east end on January 10th at approximately 1:10 p.m. Reports indicate that a disagreement between a couple escalated, resulting in a male allegedly grabbing a female by the arm and pushing her into a wall. Such incidents are painful and can leave lasting emotional and physical scars, reminding us that domestic violence is a serious issue that touches many lives.

Prince Edward County drivers are being urged to use caution after large, potentially vehicle-damaging potholes were reported along Highway 49 this weekend.

The Ontario Provincial Police have closed Highway 7 between Taylors Road and Elm Tree Road, including the area near Opmar Road, following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized more than $3.8 million worth of illicit cannabis and arrested eight individuals following a multi-unit investigation in the Municipality of Port Hope.

A joint investigation involving multiple police units has resulted in charges against a Quinte West man, raising serious concerns within the community about online safety and the growing prevalence of child exploitation cases.

A serious two-vehicle collision just outside Kingston has claimed the life of one person and sent two others to hospital. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash occurred late Wednesday morning along Taylor Kidd Boulevard near Coronation Boulevard. Emergency crews from OPP Loyalist Township Fire and Frontenac Paramedics rushed to the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m. Police confirmed a passenger inside one of the vehicles was pronounced...

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Some condominium owners in Belleville say they were surprised this week after receiving an email from Larlyn Property Management Ltd. advising that their unit door locks will be re-keyed later this month. The email, sent on January 6, 2026, says the re-keying is being done to ensure all unit doors are compatible with the building’s master-key system. It states that a locksmith will attend the property during the week

Westbound traffic on Highway 401 near Napanee has come to a complete standstill after another transport truck has become stuck across the entire highway just after the Palace exit.

Ontario is expected to experience several hours of freezing rain today, mainly during the noon and afternoon hours, with 1 to 5 millimetres of ice accumulation possible, according to Environment Canada. The freezing rain could make travel and daily routines more difficult across much of the province. The areas with weather warnings could expect to see more freezing rain at times than forecast in other regions.

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Update: As of 10:00pm the right lane and right shoulder remain closed, while the left lane has reopened. There is another closure in the area of Belleville along Highway 401. This time, the westbound lanes have been shut down after a vehicle caught fire just moments ago, creating a dangerous and rapidly developing situation for drivers in the area. Emergency crews are currently responding near the Wallbridge Loyalist

Update #2 : As of 7:42p.m all lanes have reopened. Thank you for your patience. Update: As of 7:01 pm, traffic remains backed up while one lane has reopened going eastbound on Highway 401 As of 6:47 p.m, all eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Mitchell Road in the Belleville area are closed due to a serious crash involving a jack-knifed transport truck and several other vehicles. Ontario Provincial Police say the transport truck was blocking access on the highway, triggering