Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Still down: Smiths Falls hopes to have web site maintenance completed soon
The Town of Smiths Falls' website is still down. The town says its still undergoing maintenance and they hope to have it complete this week. Agendas for tonight's (Aug. 2nd, 2022) Council and Committe...
Aug 02, 2022
Know a community difference-maker? Nominations now open for Perth Medal
Nominations for the Perth Medal are currently being accepted, as the town looks for someone who has made incredible contributions to receive the honour. The Perth Medal is awarded by the Mayor annuall...
Aug 02, 2022 Last year's recipient of the Perth Medal, Steve Tennant is pictured, centre.
Ottawa man faces a number of charges after fleeing police in Becwith
We'll hear more about how well-behaved people were on the roads over the long weekend in the coming days. For now, the OPP has shared that a 50-year-old man from Ottawa has been charged with a number ...
Aug 02, 2022
Know a teen in need of volunteer hours? Kemptville District Hospital offers youth opportunities
The Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary has put out a call for student volunteers, as it rebuilds its volunteer program after two years of the pandemic. Connie Parsons, the KDH Auxiliary's Voluntee...
Aug 02, 2022
Annual golf tourney comes through in a big way for local Addictions and Mental Health support
The annual Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board charity golf tournament has yielded a big donation to Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health. The organization says it was once again...
Aug 02, 2022
Small plane makes emergency landing in North Grenville's farmer's field - no one hurt
The OPP is praising the skill of a pilot of a single ending plane after an emergency landing in a farmer's field on Saturday. The OPP tweeted, the "Skilled Pilot was forced to make an emergency landin...
Aug 01, 2022 Photo: OPP Twitter
Searching for a thief: Crime Stoppers needs your help
Someone stole climbing gear from a vehicle, and you can help find them. The OPP is looking to identify whoever did it, and Crime Stoppers could give you a reward if you help. They say it was taken som...
Aug 01, 2022
Celebrating diversity: Carleton Place hosts Pride festival
On Saturday, Carleton Place's popular Riverside Park was ablaze in colour as a well attended Pride Festival took place. According to organizer, Byron Wilson, the day was about more than just a great o...
Aug 01, 2022
In Focus: Joellen McHard
Joellen McHard, Executive Director of Lanark County Community Justice highlights the organization's accomplishments as they celebrate 20 plus years of service.
Jul 29, 2022
Local COVID-19 case numbers relatively flat to end the week
The number of local hospitalizations related to COVID-19 continues to rise, but not as quickly as last week. There is one more case in hospital. The total is now 13, with one in the ICU. That person i...
Jul 29, 2022
