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Four individuals charged with impaired driving in local incidents
Four individals were recently charged with impaired driving. On April 23rd, 50-year-old Kelly Rockey of Toledo was arrested after reports of a car stopped and the driver looking confused in the middle...
May 01, 2025
An update on the ten year housing and homelessness plan in Lanark County
Halfway through the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, Lanark County Councillor Peter McKenna requested a progress update. He was impressed after hearing how much has been made. Eight out of 44 ac...
May 01, 2025 kzlobastov / Depositphotos.com
Two local non-profits secure provincial funding
Two local organizations are receiving a boost from the province. Rural FASD is receiving $420,400 over three years to to adapt and expand their life skills program for youth and young adults with FASD...
May 01, 2025
Carleton Place library reaches agreement with Beckwith Township
The Carleton Place Public Library Board has reached four year servicing agreement with the Township of Beckwith. This'll extend the library's services to Beckwith, with residents able to enjoy each of...
May 01, 2025
Local non-profit concerned with Smiths Falls pending chicken decision
Secondhand Chicken Sanctuary Co-founder Liz Wheeler will present to Smiths Falls council Monday night highlighting gaps she sees in the proposed backyard chicken by-law set for possible approval. In a...
Apr 30, 2025
Town impressed with response to Darou Farm survey
At Perth council's recent meeting, Councillor Isobel Anne McRae reported that the Darou Farm Working Group reviewed the results of a public survey on potential uses of the Town-owned property in addit...
Apr 30, 2025
Local man charged with sexual assault of minor
A Smiths Falls man is facing charges after a sexual assault investigation. Smiths Falls Police Services arrested a 35-year-old on April 11th who is facing five charges including two counts each of sex...
Apr 30, 2025
Annual Beckwith Township tree giveaway Saturday
The annual Beckwith Tree Giveaway is coming up quickly. The Township is giving away 400 saplings of various species in the drive through event. It's first come first serve until they're gone. You're a...
Apr 30, 2025
Negotiations help preserve Carleton Place budget
When faced with a major cost overrun for an infrastructure project, Carleton Place town staff were able to negotiate an agreement to save the budget. Director of Development Services Niki Dwyer provid...
Apr 30, 2025
Lanark County Interval House the beneficiaries of RONA program
Lanark County Interval House and Community Support is this year's beneficiaries of the RONA Foundations Build From the Heart program. Each time you donate at your area RONA store, you'll be supporting...
Apr 30, 2025
