ONE of the most anticipated summertime events in Port Dover is Summer Festival....
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Bollards to protect beach-goers
WOODEN bollards will prevent vehicles from entering Port Dover beach from Walker Street. Norfolk County plans to install the bollards this week at a cost of $12,000 to $15,000, Mayor Charlie Luke told The Maple Leaf. They will replace temporary barriers that were erected after a van drove onto the busy beach on Aug. 4. […]
Summer Festival & sidewalk sales this weekend
ONE of the most anticipated summertime events in Port Dover is Summer Festival. Often called Art in the Park, it is held the third weekend in August. The 2018 organizing committee is ready for the 46th annual event in Powell Park this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19. It will be complimented by […]
OPP Report – Recent Thefts in Port Dover
Police urging all Residents to Lock Vehicles and Garage Doors to Prevent Thefts GOLF CLUBS AND LEAF BLOWER TAKEN DURING BREAK AND ENTER Norfolk County OPP investigated a theft from a garage on Avon Court, Port Dover. Residents reported the break and enter on Monday, August 6th. Sometime in the early morning hours of August […]
Death Notices – August 2018
Published August 8, 2018 Grace (Whittam) Waldschmidt (1928 – 2018) Grace Ellen Waldschmidt (nee Whittam) of Port Dover, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Courtland, in her 90th year. Dear mother of Bill Waldschmidt, Jim Waldschmidt, Pat Curtis (Barry), and Bob Waldschmidt (Jan). Predeceased by her husband […]
Adam Veri enters race to represent Ward 6 on Norfolk County council
ADAM Veri is asking Ward 6 residents to elect him to Norfolk County council this October. The hopeful candidate said his experience working with organizations and businesses throughout Norfolk County, his extensive volunteer service, and demonstrated commitment to community improvement make him the right candidate to represent the interests of his ward. Veri manages community […]
Boat and trailer stolen in Port Dover
Norfolk County OPP investigated an incident at a Nelson Street West, Port Dover, Norfolk County address. On Monday, July 30, 2018, at approximately 8:08 a.m., police received a call from a resident reporting the theft a trailer and boat. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that in the early morning hours of […]
Have you seen this truck?
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS STOLEN TRUCK – PICKUP TRUCK CONTAINING TOOLS TAKEN FROM RESIDENCE (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an incident at a Denby Road, Port Dover, Norfolk County, Ontario address. On Monday, July 30, 2018, at approximately 7:34 a.m., police received a call from a vehicle […]
Nails placed along the shoreline at Port Dover beach
OPP Investigating after 100 Nails Located in Sand (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an act of mischief at a Port Dover, Norfolk County address. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at approximately 3:03 p.m., police received a call from concerned members of the public reporting a mischief. Through the […]
Gary Muntz is running for Council; outlines priorities
As a long time resident of Port Dover, having put down roots here in June 1983, I have been a keen observer of the municipal political scene. I had the honour of serving my fellow Port Doverites for two terms during the City of Nanticoke days. With the creation of the new Norfolk County as […]
Fire ban in effect for Norfolk County
Effective immediately and until further notice a Fire Ban is in effect for all of Norfolk County. This ban includes recreational fires, open air burning with a permit, fireworks, and burn barrels. This ban does not include approved natural gas / propane BBQ’s used for cooking or campfires at campsites with an approved fire safety […]
Expect traffic delays on Fri 13th
Norfolk County OPP Detachment working with our Community Partners recognize there will be a large influx of visitors to the area on Friday, July 13, 2018. To ensure the orderly flow of traffic and pedestrians, it is necessary to redirect traffic. St. George St., will become a one way street for south bound traffic only. St. […]
Air space closed over Port Dover on Friday the 13th
Norfolk County OPP would like to remind everyone that will be attending Friday the 13th that the downtown core airspace will be closed. Pursuant to section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act, air space is restricted during police operations, except for police, medevac and rescue aircraft. During the events of Friday the 13th, air space is closed […]
