As we approach the final days of the year, it feels right to pause once more and say thank you.
The past year has asked a lot of our communities. Many families have had to stretch budgets further. Local businesses have faced continued uncertainty. Change has felt constant, and for many, exhausting. Yet even in the midst of those pressures, something encouraging has continued to grow across Lanark County: connection.
More people are paying attention locally. More readers are engaging with community news. More businesses are choosing to support local media. And more voices are being heard. That matters.
At Hometown News, our mission has always been simple: to keep you connected to your community. Not just through headlines, but through stories that reflect real life here. Stories about council decisions, local businesses, community organizations, schools, events, and the people who quietly make this county what it is.
As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us as your local news source. We’re grateful to our advertisers who continue to believe in the value of local media. We’re grateful to our writers and contributors who share their time, insight, and voices. And we’re grateful to the team behind the scenes who work every day to ensure Hometown News remains reliable, relevant, and rooted in the community.
Most of all, we’re grateful to you, our readers.
Your engagement, your loyalty, and your belief in local journalism allow independent community news to exist and grow. In a media landscape that is increasingly centralized and disconnected from the places it serves, your support helps ensure that Lanark County continues to have a strong, independent local voice.
As we look ahead to 2026, our commitment remains firm. We will continue to focus on meaningful local news, fair and accurate reporting, and stories that reflect the realities of the communities we serve. We believe the future of media is local, community-generated, and grounded in trust, and we’re proud to be part of that future with you.
From all of us at Hometown News, we wish you a safe, healthy, and hopeful New Year. May 2026 bring renewed connection, resilience, and opportunity for our communities.
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of keeping you connected.
With sincere gratitude,
Patricia Krotki
Publisher, Hometown News
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Thank you for the work you do in maintaining the community connections that can only be made possible through local media.
Happy New Year!!