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Nominations open for local ‘Asset Builder’ awards recognizing youth champions

Asset Builder awards recognize those supporting children and youth across Lanark County and Leeds and Grenville REGIONAL — Nominations are now open to recognize individuals,...

Festival of the Maples, craft market and murder mystery — from sweet traditions to live shows

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

Alto rail debate, 2023 homicide and community tensions this week

It was a week that swung between grief, accountability, politics and community reflection across our readership area, with several major stories drawing strong public...

Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network raises environmental concerns as Alto rail project advances consultations

Alto rail environmental concerns raised as April 24 consultation deadline approaches A regional conservation group is raising concerns about the environmental impact of the proposed...

The Hunger Stop on the move to a forever home

Lanark County Food Bank prepares to relocate to 115 Industrial Ave. as demand continues to grow CARLETON PLACE — The Hunger Stop (Lanark County Food...

Police activity and school incidents dominate reader interest this week

Police activity in Perth and a series of incidents tied to Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute led reader interest this week, with developing and...

Late-night crash on Hwy. 15 turns violent, driver charged after fleeing scene

Hwy 15 crash near Portland sent one driver to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries PORTLAND — A late-night crash on Highway 15 escalated into a physical confrontation,...

Burrow to step aside after 2 terms as Elizabethtown-Kitley mayor

Personal commitments and timing factor into Mayor Brant Burrow decision NEW DUBLIN — After eight years in office, Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow has announced he...

Spring markets and gallery openings — a laid-back weekend to browse, create and explore

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

Police incidents dominate readership as Smiths Falls stories lead weekly top five

Police-related incidents in Smiths Falls dominated reader interest this week, with four of the five most-read stories tied to local investigations and charges. Leading the...

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