Bancroft news

• OPP investigate ‘mischief on murals’ after cherished Eganville artwork gets graffitied 

  29-07-2024 21:06
  
  Killaloe OPP are investigating damage to museum murals in Eganville.  
  On July 18, police responded to a report of outdoor murals vandalized at the Bonnechere Museum. 
  The murals, featuring historic Eganville buildings, now have red marker stick figures marring the paintings.
  Museum director Kayla Desjardins says the murals are much loved in the community and were commissioned to feature local artists as part of the post-Covid Tourism Relief Fund.
  "There was hours and hours of re
  
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• Behind the scenes of Anne of Green Gables: “We’re so lucky” 

  29-07-2024 21:00
  
  There’s just a couple of days left to catch Anne of Green Gables the musical at the Village Playhouse. 
  MooseFM checked in with Miriam Hookings, who worked Front of House during the run, about why people should get out to see the show if they haven’t already.
  “It's amazing, the crowd is amazing. It's every age. Young and old. Everybody is so happy when they're coming out. There are some tears as well, it's a bit of a tearjerker.”
  Hookin
  
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• Local food bank running out of items in the face of ‘rising need’

  29-07-2024 20:57
  
  North Hastings Community Cupboard has put the call out for some much-needed items.
   They say that due to a rising need in the community they are completely out some essential supplies. These include baked beans, canned vegetables, peanut butter and pasta sauce.
  The cupboard says that donations are greatly appreciated and can be placed in collection bins at both grocery stores or the IDA.
  They can also be dropped off in person 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. T
  
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