MERCURY'S HISTORY FINDS NEW HOME IN LOCAL MUSEUM

since become permanent.

A part of the Renfrew Mercury's history is now being preserved at a treasured local facility.

At the start of the pandemic, Renfrew Mercury employees, except for circulation, began workingfromhome,achangethathas

In looking for a home for several special items from the longstanding office, officials decided to donate them to the McDougall Mill Museum, to be preserved and enjoyed by the public for years to come.

The donation coincides with the newspaper's150th anniversary this year. The exhibit is on the main floor of the museum.

"We've had donations from them in the past, but we are happytohavetheseondisplayforthe anniversary," said Margaret Du- beau, president of the Renfrew and District Historical and Museum Society Inc. "It really shows a rough history of the newspaper from its early begin-