At the onset, self-isolation can sound like a welcome challenge—almost vacation-like, especially if you’d been burning the candle at both ends for a while beforehand. But because we’re a society driven by structure, alarm clocks, and deadlines, unless we get really creative boredom is bound to set in eventually.

A Note from the Niverville Fair Committee: As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair committee will be monitoring the situation closely.

Aaron Brandt may be only 16 years of age, but the Niverville High School student has already taught himself some valuable lessons in commerce and entrepreneurship. In December 2019, Brandt launched a line of T-shirts and hoodies emblazoned with his own original logo. Two months later, he’s sold more than 100 articles of clothing and sales are picking up steam.

On February 21, Niverville-based rock band Plain as Ghosts will releasing their brand-new five-track EP, Sleepless Shadow. Their self-produced debut album, Rendering, was released in 2016. This is the band’s second album, and this time they worked with producer Jordan Voth.

As we mark the new year today, The Citizen is taking the opportunity to look back at 2019. So far we’ve posted our top ten lists for local news, feature articles, and the best of Sports & Rec. Next up: the top ten Arts & Entertainment stories of the year. 

Grades One and Two students at Niverville Elementary lit up the stage this week with their rendition of Toys! The Night They Come Alive! The show, written by John Jacobson and John Higgins, was performed the nights of December 17 – 18 at the Niverville Community Fellowship.