Couple finds new home at Curiosity House Books

Curiosity House Books has new owners. Rina Barone and Chris Dunk have taken over the Creemore bookstore as of today, Oct. 31. The couple has purchased the business from Ralph Hicks, who has owned it for two years. “We didn’t want to see it close. We thought we could...

Horner, Hawkins and Lowry take Mulmur council seats

Mulmur Township has elected Janet Horner, Earl Hawkins and Keith Lowry to council. There were four people running for three council seats. Horner got the most support with 945 votes. Hawkins got 846 votes and Lowry got 811 votes. Hawkins is the only incumbent returned...

Vanderkruys elected Clearview mayor

Chris Vanderkruys and Barry Burton have been elected to lead Clearview Township council over the next four years. Vanderkruys beat out Alicia Savage for the mayor’s seat by 669 votes. Vanderkruys got 2,856 votes and Savage got 2,187. Burton won over Larry Culham for...

Festival of Authors in town tonight

Three authors are speaking in Creemore tonight as part of the International Festival of Authors. Irish novelist John Boyne writes for adults and middle grade readers. He is best known for his book The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, said event coordinator Jennifer Hubbs....