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Three charged after wallet theft sparks fraud investigation in Smiths Falls
Police in Smiths Falls say three people are facing charges after a theft from a vehicle led to fraudulent bank transactions. The investigation by the Smiths Falls Police Service began April 3, 2026, a...
May 29, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Smiths Falls Legion hosts a Veterans Coffee gathering today in the Lancaster Room from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is open to activ...
May 29, 2026
Animal House: Lanark Animal Welfare Society; giving every paw a chance
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society-better known locally as LAWS-is a community-based, non-profit animal shelter serving Lanark County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Based in Smiths Falls, the...
May 28, 2026
Local MPP responds to concerns over staffing cuts at Catholic District School Board
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 affect students and ed...
May 28, 2026
Local ticks can cause malaria, expert warns
Environmental Scientist Dr. Shelly Ball spoke to our Lynda D'aoust about the return of ticks and lyme season. She says while tall grass is always a high-risk area of tick population, it's not the only...
May 28, 2026
From tourist to resident? New Smiths Falls strategy hopes for exactly that
A new destination plan for Smiths Falls is calling for a major shift in how the community approaches tourism - treating visitors not just as tourists, but as potential future residents, entrepreneurs ...
May 28, 2026 Picture via Town of Smiths Falls social media
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 173.9 Esso - 174.3 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 173.9 Ultramar - 175.3 Shell - 176.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 173.3 Pe...
May 28, 2026
Family dispute in Smiths Falls ends with assault charge
Smiths Falls resident is facing an assault charge after police were called to a family dispute at a local home. Smiths Falls police said officers received a report on May 1 about a family dispute that...
May 28, 2026
Driver charged after vehicle with four flat tires stopped in Carleton Place
A Drummond-North Elmsley resident is facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in Carleton Place. Lanark County OPP say officers were called o...
May 28, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust will host its annual general meeting and a virtual presentation by Indigenous scholar Dr. Jennife...
May 28, 2026
