John Spitters

Belleville

News Director at Quinte News

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Be on the lookout for moose

4 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

Be on the lookout for moose Moose are a significant road hazard, especially around dawn and dusk. Collisions with a moose can be deadlyâ€”for both drivers and the animal. Wildlife-crossing signs mark proven danger zones, but moose can walk onto the road virtually anywhere in eastern Ontario.
Impaired driving charge in mid-morning crash

4 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

A Belleville man faces dangerous driving, impaired driving, driving under suspension, and breach of probation charges after a 2 vehicle crash in west end Belleville in the mid-morning Monday. City police and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services responded to the area of Bridge Street West and Octavia Street at around 10 a.m. after a collision between a pick-up truck and car.
Wet May causes farmers dismay

4 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

The soggy month of May we’ve just experienced isn’t especially good news for farmers in the region. Quinte West farmer and the Chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario Jeff Harrison says the wet ground has delayed the planting of corn and he expects the crop’s yield to be down this year because of it. Harrison says farmers really need several days of dry weather to plant corn and soybeans and to spray their wheat fields against disease.
Wet May causes farmers dismay

4 days ago | lnkr.fm | John Spitters

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United Church of Canada celebrates 100 years

4 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

On Sunday, June 8, seven area United churches will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The United Church of Canada. An outdoor service and reception will be held at Lions Pavilion, Zwick’s Park starting at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will feature live music, children’s activities. and guest preacher and church historian, the Reverend Dr. John Young. The celebration is open to all ages.
Sign bashed in

5 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

A Belleville man destroyed a business sign in the city’s east end Sunday. City police were called to the area of Foster Avenue and Dundas Street East shortlybefore 9 p.m. after reports a man was bashing a large sign with a baseball bat. Facing a mischief over $5,000 charge is Patrick Hillier. He has a court date in July.
Argument leads to property damage

5 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

Argument leads to property damage (File Photo: David Foot / Quinte News) An argument led to significant vandalism in Belleville’s Downtown District Friday. City police report a man and woman were arguing at around 11:30 a.m. when the man became angry andstarted damaging property owned by the city.
Woman threatens and punches another woman

5 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

A 40 year-old woman with no fixed address faces an assault and assaulting a peace officer charges after a violent incident in Belleville Friday. City police say a woman walking in the area of Church Street and Bridge Street East was approached by an unknown woman who was yelling at her to die and who then proceeded to punch the victim in the head. The incident occurred just after noon. Police were called and located a suspect who spit on officers during the arrest.
UPDATE: serious collision in Picton

5 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

The driver of a motorcycle had to be taken to a nearby trauma centre with serious injuries after a collision with a vehicle on the east side of Picton late Sunday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Main and Johnson Streets. The intersection was closed to traffic for several hours for an OPP investigation. Anyone with information or dashcam or residential video should contact Prince Edward County OPP.
Serious collision in Picton

5 days ago | quintenews.com | John Spitters

Serious collision in Picton There was a serious collision in the east end of Picton late Sunday afternoon. It occurred at the intersection of Main and Johnson streets. Main Street in that area was closed for several hours for an OPP investigation. It was reopened late Sunday night. No other detail is available.