Also in The News of December 8, theft mobilizes volunteers, Royal Winter Fair winners, charging stations, big road tab

Frank Prevost has resigned from the office of Mayor for the Township of South Glengarry, effective immediately. Prevost has been on an unpaid leave of absence since June 11, 2021 for a six-month term, which was due to expire on December 11, 2021.

He is to stand trial in 2023 on charges of sexual assault and child luring.

South Glengarry Council will be holding a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. to declare the Mayor’s office vacant and to review options for filling the vacant position. Pursuant to Section 263 of the Municipal Act, a vacancy in the office of a member of Council can be filled by an appointment of a person who has consented to accept the office, or a by-election can be held.

The News of December 1 also has massive apples, a thriller and COVID-19 updates.

Also in The News of November 24, Light Up North Glengarry deadline approaches, huge crowd greets Santa, new industrial park.

Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell has announced he will be retiring June 1.

“I have truly enjoyed serving as our community’s MPP for the past decade, and I have been blessed by a wonderful family, especially my wife Margie and a group of colleagues who have supported me in my work,” said Mr. McDonell. “I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish locally and across Ontario under the leadership of Doug Ford with a great team at Queen’s Park. However, the time has come to pass the torch and to enjoy the next chapter of my life closer to home.”

A former South Glengarry mayor, he has been MPP since October 6, 2011.

Also in The News of November 17, farmers justify milk hike, COVID-19 numbers up among the young and unvaccinated, tree stand lauded

Also in The News of November 10, read about a medal that returns home, atrocious roads, gas service extended

Also in The News of November 1, Moose Creek Villa stays open, fewer jobless, food bank prepares for a surge

Also in The News of October 27, a $1 million difference, West Nile warning, good and bad news on the  COVID front.

Low vaccination rate, Williams warden, new cenotaph

Also in The News of October 20, home prices keep climbing, a Papal decree, ready for winter

Also in The News of October 13, COVID alarm, cancer awareness, a racer's thrilling finale

Also, in The News of October 6, LTC staff vaccination rates, deer disease alert, unbeaten streak

Also in The News of September 29, board vaccine rates, young joy rider, money for jokers.

Incumbents are easily re-elected in area elections, hospital head is leaving, miscreants smash windshields from overpass.

Also in The News of September 22, our Journée des franco-Ontariens supplement, an inspiring man, hit-and-run charge.

How you voted

Results from the September 20 federal election

Glengarry-Prescott-Russell (Percentage of popular vote in brackets)

Liberal (incumbent) Francis Drouin 27,926 (45.3)

Conservative Susan McArthur 20,875 (33.9)

NDP Konstantine Malakos 6,652 (10.8)

People's Party Brennan Austring 4,222 (6.9)

Green Party Daniel Lapierre 1,263 (2.0)

Free Party Canada Marc Bisaillon 409 (0.7)

Independent The Joker 287 (0.5)

Total number of valid votes: 61,634

Voter turnout 64.64%

Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry

Conservative (incumbent) Eric Duncan 28,101 (55.5)

Liberal Denis Moquin 11,886 (23.5)

NDP Trevor Kennedy 5,582 (11)

People's Party David Anber 3,874 (7.7)

Green Party Jeanie Warnock 1,156 (2.3)

Total number of valid votes: 50,599

Voter turnout 59.06%

Michael Cohen, the president and CEO of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) in Alexandria, is leaving the post to work at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. His last day at HGMH will be October 29. A search for a replacement will commence this week. Mr. Cohen had been CEO of the HGMH since September of 2018, when he succeeded Linda Morrow who retired in June of that year.