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Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf

Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire

Robert Washburn December 5, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new leader will be at the helm of Cobourg...

Cobourg council and police still apart on budget request Cobourg Police Station

Cobourg council and police still apart on budget request

Robert Washburn December 5, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The shock of a proposed 20.5 percent increase to the...

Northumberland Community Legal Centre tackles poverty through grocery card program The Northumberland Community Legal Centre is offering grocery gift cards to those in need. Photo: Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

The Northumberland Community Legal Centre is offering grocery gift cards to those in need. Photo: Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Northumberland Community Legal Centre tackles poverty through grocery card program

Robert Washburn December 5, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Northumberland Community Legal Centre is receiving support from United...

Kelly-Anne Jennings sentenced to four-years in prison for child sex crimes Kelly-Anne Jennings walks into Lindsay court before her sentencing. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Kelly-Anne Jennings walks into Lindsay court before her sentencing. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Kelly-Anne Jennings sentenced to four-years in prison for child sex crimes

Robert Washburn November 28, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM WARNING: This story contains graphic material. A Port Hope elementary...

The Harwood Memorial Hall constructed a new accessibility ramp. Photo courtesy of Harwood Memorial Hall Facebook.

The Harwood Memorial Hall undergoes modernization upgrades

Robert Washburn November 28, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Renovations and upgrades at the Harwood Memorial Hall are attempting...

Christmas time at the Port Hope Public Library brings many festive activities. Photo courtesy of Port Hope Public Library Facebook.

Free Christmas activities at the Port Hope Public Library are sure to get you in the festive spirit

Robert Washburn November 28, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM With the Christmas season fast approaching, the Port Hope Public...

The Northumberland United Way is hosting the Ultimate Burger Challenge. Photo courtesy of Northumberland United Way Facebook.

A hamburger showdown raises money for Northumberland United Way

Robert Washburn November 21, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM To all hamburger lovers in Northumberland County, a challenge has...

Photo courtesy of Northumberland Foodbanks. Facebook.

Port Hope Food Bank usage expected to reach record high this year

Robert Washburn November 21, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM With food bank usage on the rise in Port Hope,...

Northumberland OPP outlines policing priorities for 2026 A Northumberland OPP cruiser at the Brighton Lighthouse. Courtesy of the Northumberland OPP.

A Northumberland OPP cruiser at the Brighton Lighthouse. Courtesy of the Northumberland OPP.

Northumberland OPP outlines policing priorities for 2026

Robert Washburn November 21, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The 2026 policing priorities for the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police...

YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely Operation Red Nose volunteers. Courtesy of the YMCA Northumberland Facebook.

Operation Red Nose volunteers. Courtesy of the YMCA Northumberland Facebook.

YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM As the holiday season fast approaches, Christmas parties and year-end...

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Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire

Cobourg council and police still apart on budget request

Kelly-Anne Jennings sentenced to four-years in prison for child sex crimes

The Harwood Memorial Hall undergoes modernization upgrades

Free Christmas activities at the Port Hope Public Library are sure to get you in the festive spirit

Northumberland OPP outlines policing priorities for 2026

YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely

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