Reserve - Residents and commuters got a delightful surprise this Wednesday morning when a mother mallard and her seven ducklings waddled across Main Street, bringing traffic to a standstill between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. The small convoy emerged from the grassy median near Elm Avenue and carefully made their way across both lanes, prompting drivers in cars, trucks, and even the 8 a.m. school bus to halt in respect. 

Reserve — In response to a string of minor collisions over the past year, the Town of Centreville will replace the existing yield sign at the busy 3-way junction of Maplewood Drive, Church Street, and Pine Lane with a full stop sign next Monday, June 9. Municipal officials say the change aims to improve safety at what has become one of Centreville’s most accident-prone spots. 

Reserve — Each year, the tight-knit community of Reserve comes alive with the sights and sounds of the Lambert Todd Festival, a beloved celebration held every second Saturday in June to honor a horse that became a local legend. This year’s festivities kick off on Saturday, June 14, with the traditional parade down Main Street, featuring antique farm equipment, floats decorated with horse motifs, and—of course—a centerpiece tribute to Lambert Todd himself. 

RESERVE MINES — On a bright Saturday morning, students from Reserve Mines High School organized a charity car wash in the parking lot beside Johnson’s Grocery. The event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., invited local residents to donate what they could to have their vehicles washed by student volunteers. “We wanted to do something fun that gets everyone involved, and it’s for a good cause,” said senior organizer Mia Donovan. 

RESERVE MINES — Residents and local officials gathered on Thursday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Reserve Mines Community Walking Trail—an inviting two-kilometre path encircling the north edge of Stanton Pond. Built on previously unused land, the trail was funded by a $100,000 municipal grant and a $50,000 contribution from the Reserve Mines Trail Association. The path features crushed gravel surfaces, benches at scenic overlooks, and a new footbridge spanning a small inlet of the pond.