Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Record number of vendors and events set to energize Festival of the Maples
There will be no shortage of things to see and do at this year's Festival of the Maples in downtown Perth on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Organizer Brian Perkin says a record number of vendors will be ...
Apr 23, 2026
Kemptville jail fears grow as mayor pushes back on expansion rumours
The mayor of North Grenville says misinformation is fuelling concern about a proposed provincial correctional facility in Kemptville, insisting there is no plan to expand beyond its original scope. Th...
Apr 23, 2026
OPP charge Carleton Place man with impaired driving
The Ontario Provincial Police say a Carleton Place resident has been charged following an impaired driving investigation in Lanark County. Police say officers responded on April 18 just before 7:30 p....
Apr 23, 2026
Today's gas prices
Perth MacEwen - 159.6 Esso - 144.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 149.9 Ultramar - 149.9 Shell - 151.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 161.6 Canadian Tire -161.9 Esso (Quickie) - 161.3 Ult...
Apr 23, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Turpin's Trail performs Celtic and folk favourites tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 41 Market St. North, Smiths Falls. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 ...
Apr 23, 2026
Fourth person charged in Smiths Falls homicide investigation
A fourth person has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Smiths Falls. Ontario Provincial Police say 42-year-old Mark Fenton of Smiths Falls was arrested April 21, 2026, and cha...
Apr 22, 2026
Smiths Falls council supports high-speed rail - but only if they're part of it
Smiths Falls Councillor Peter McKenna put forth a motion Monday night to support the Alto high-speed rail project, so long as the town is either included as a stop or is home to a maintenance and stor...
Apr 22, 2026 Smiths Falls Councillor Peter McKenna put forth the motion in support of Alto high-speed rail.
OPP identifies victim in Perth homicide investigation
Ontario Provincial Police has released the identity of the man killed in a homicide investigation in Perth. Police say officers responded on April 12 to Last Duel Park around 3:15 p.m., where a person...
Apr 22, 2026
Safety a focus ahead of Festival of the Maples
Safety is a major focus as thousands prepare to attend the Festival of the Maples in downtown Perth on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. The BIA's Brian Perkin says a large team works behind the scenes to e...
Apr 22, 2026
Lanark County Paramedic Service sees 8% call spike in 2025
Lanark County Paramedic Service saw an 8% call volume increase in 2025, according to the year-end report of Chief Travis Mellema, who said it was an expected rise. There were a total of 5932 interacti...
Apr 22, 2026
