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CP man charged after encounter with underaged girls
A local man's been charged for allegedly making sexual comments to a pair of girls under the age of 16. Lanark County OPP say the incident occured on the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail in the Rosamond Stree...
Mar 20, 2024
Health Unit: Syphilis is on the rise - who should be tested
The Health Unit is reminding residents about a local rise in cases of syphilis and urging testing for those who are at higher risk. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li tells myFM sometimes people d...
Mar 20, 2024
Ever wanted to learn how to code? Beckwith Township's offering free online courses
If you're looking to learn how to code, Beckwith Recreation is offering free online courses to anyone interested in learning the basics of six coding languages. The courses are on Python, JavaScript, ...
Mar 20, 2024 monsit / Depositphotos.com
Smiths Falls Bears seeking redemption heading into Bogart Cup playoffs
The Smiths Falls Bears begin their quest for the Bogart Cup Friday against a familiar foe in the Carleton Place Canadians. The Bears beat the Canadians in five games in the opening round of the CCHL p...
Mar 20, 2024
Looking to make a difference? The deadline to apply to join the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is today
The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for board members. If you have current or prior experience as an owner, manager or employee of any type of business in our area, it's an opportuni...
Mar 20, 2024
It's the Week for Better Sleep - and we want to help you saw some logs
Planet Youth Lanark County is urging area residents to take part in a Week for Better Sleep, running until March 21st. The Week for Better Sleep from the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium is highligh...
Mar 19, 2024
Distraction thefts on the rise, says OPP
Distraction thefts are coming more of a common occurance of late according to the OPP. These types of thefts happen when one person chats up a victim while another steals their property when the victi...
Mar 19, 2024
Find out if you're a good fit: Home Hospice North Lanark needs board members
Home Hospice North Lanark is seeking new board members to fill upcoming vacancies and are inviting people from all areas of North Lanark, backgrounds, cultures, age groups, genders, and abilities to a...
Mar 19, 2024
Co-operative Housing plan brought to Lanark County
Linden Housing was at Lanark County's Community Services Committee making their pitch for the development of a 4.5 acre lot behind Lanark Lodge for co-operative housing. They're asking the county to l...
Mar 19, 2024
Weekend OPP situation explained: Stolen explosives found in Packenham home
Stolen explosive materials were found inside a Packenham home where a man threatened to harm himself and two others in the residence. Lanark County OPP continue to investigate the barricaded person in...
Mar 19, 2024
