Thurs July 18: Local News Across Grey & Bruce
Plus: South Bruce OPP updates, local events happening in & around Owen Sound, and Keppel Croft Gardens in the Big Bay Beat
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“Sitting in the grounds behind the home today, I can scarcely imagine a Keppel Croft without trees. Chipmunks frolic about, and Bill takes the blame for their healthy population, having planted sweet white acorn and black walnut trees early on.
The magnolia tree, or the mortgage tree as they call it, is stunning. I wonder at the marvel of buying this piece of absolute paradise and being thought mad at the time.”
In her latest column, Nicole Egan takes us on a tour of Keppel Croft Gardens. See where the Loneys started out, and what you can enjoy as a visitor today.
The Big Bay Beat: Madness or Genius, Keppel Croft Gardens are One of a Kind
When Dawn and Bill Loney bought what is known today as Keppel Croft Gardens in 1977, the property had been vacant for 14 years. Aside from apples, the garden area had no trees. There was no water, electricity, kitchen, or bathroom. Their new home—comprised of two old houses joined together and in various states of disrepair—was hom…
Full subscribers – read on for local news reports including:
Arrest reports and other updates from South Bruce OPP
Numerous charges after a man caught for break and enters and dine and dash incidents
An investigation into the vandalism of a rainbow crosswalk in Owen Sound
Details on the resignation and replacement of a local Deputy Mayor
More news headlines from Grey and Bruce
Events to take you through the weekend in and around Owen Sound
~ Miranda
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