Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Nice weather means crimes of opportunity on the rise - police say lock those cars
The number of crimes of opportunity rises in the summer. Among the most common is thefts from cars. Thieves see an opportunity presented by an unlocked door and pounce on it. Constable Aaron Tompkins ...
Jul 27, 2022 Photo by Timothée Mägli on Unsplash
Body found in Brockville still shrouded in mystery - key details emerge
Brockville Police updated their investigation into the body of a female found at the Waste Management site in Brockville last Friday, but there are still many questions to be answered. They report she...
Jul 27, 2022 The woman's body was found at Waste Management in Brockville (Google Maps)
In Focus - Smiths Falls Police Service Aaron Tompkins
Smiths Falls Police Service Aaron Tompkins joins us for his monthly visit, and an update on what has been a very busy summer.
Jul 26, 2022
The first day of school is coming up (sorry kids!) and the Ford Government says they're ready
Kids may want to cover their ears for this one: The first day of school is coming up faster than we think. That said, while contract talks continue with Ontario's teachers, the Ford government says it...
Jul 26, 2022
Yes, Crime Stoppers is 100% anonymous - President Maguire reassures and thanks tipsters
Lanark County Crime Stoppers has been helping solve local crime for 30 years, thanks in large part to guaranteeing anonymity for their tipsters. President Jeff MaGuire says that goes from the first ph...
Jul 26, 2022
Domestic charges laid after death threats in Lanark Highlands
The OPP responded to 381 calls for service last week. Among those was a domestic that resulted in charges for a Lanark Highlands suspect. It happened on July 24th. As the result of an investigation in...
Jul 26, 2022
Timber! Replacement of dead Gore St. trees underway in Perth
The town of Perth is letting drivers know that they are starting to replace dead trees on Gore Street. One tree will be removed and replaced over the course of this week with more coming in mid-August...
Jul 26, 2022 Some trees on Gore are doing better than others (Photo: Google Maps)
Lots of heart: Family fun day for PSFDH Foundation a big success for cardiac units at both sites
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is calling their family fun day at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario a big success. They're thanking everyone who showed up to support our l...
Jul 26, 2022
Traffic stops result in impaired charges, court dates for two Mississippi Mills locals
The OPP responded to 381 calls for service last week, including two for potential drunk drivers. On July 22nd, 56-year-old Neil Giles of Mississippi Mills was charged with impaired driving offenses af...
Jul 26, 2022
Construction in Carleton Place continues as strike by concrete workers rolls on
The town of Carleton Place says the strike by concrete crews continues, and it's affecting the work being done downtown. Contractor Louis Bray and Town staff continued to meet regularly to monitor the...
Jul 26, 2022
