It was a very quick response from Smiths Falls Police during the April 8th lockdown at Smiths Falls & District Collegiate Institute. Staff Sergeant Dan King told the police board this week that of...

At Perth council's May 12th committee meeting, a delegation presented their request to change the name of Last Duel Park. Francine Desjardins and Mary Wright of the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth ...

Community support across the region helped make this year's McHappy Day another major success. Tim Carter, operator of Carter Foods Ltd., says the 32nd annual McHappy Day raised more than $114,507 thr...

Construction continues on schedule at the CHIP affordable housing project on Halton Street in Perth. Crews from Saumure Construction have made steady progress through the winter, with the 15-unit buil...

CUPE 4154 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions are criticizing planned staffing cuts by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, saying the changes could hurt students and educ...

Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 172.3 Esso - 172.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 172.6 Ultramar - 187.9 Shell - 174.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 183.9 Petro Can...

Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Lanark Leeds and Grenville Spay Neuter Clinic host a Spring Rabies Clinic today at 4099 County Rd. 29 in Brockville. Organizers sa...

The third annual Hike for Hospice is returning to Perth later this month with a new feature organizers hope will leave a lasting emotional impact across the community. The fundraiser for the Hospice H...

Smiths Falls police chief makes historic retirement announcement Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey will retire at the end of 2026, closing a policing career that has spanned more than 32 years in t...

The Smiths Falls Police Services Board are set to approve their new policies at their June 16th meeting. There's been concern from some town residents about the transparency of the board's new and old...