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Murder charges laid in Perth

Charge elevated to first degree murder SUBMITTED The individual arrested in the killing of a 15-year-old male in Perth is now charged with first degree murder. Officers...

Living donor match found for Perth’s Grant Deme

LAURIE WEIR Perth’s radio personality, Grant Deme, has found a living donor and will be undergoing a organ transplant on Monday in Toronto – if...

Big day approaches Saturday in Smiths Falls in Build a Mountain of Food campaign

Perth and Lanark surpass last year’s totals for local food banks LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls will host a major stop in the RCL Automotive Build a...

Building memories brick by brick: Perth’s Jonny Andrews has a passion for Lego

LAURIE WEIR In a quiet corner of Perth, Jon Andrews transforms childhood nostalgia into intricate works of art. By day, he runs JA Carpentry, crafting...

Four exceptional citizens honoured at Annual Awards of Excellence

SUBMITTED Lanark County Council honoured four people for their outstanding community work as part of the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday evening. The awards recognize...

Perth community gathers for solemn Remembrance Day ceremony

LAURIE WEIR It was a balmy 12 degrees for the Nov. 11 ceremony in Perth under gunmetal grey skies, as residents honoured those who have...

RCL Automotive launches 2024 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with...

Boat traffic on Rideau Canal down more than 10% in 2024

Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a...

$140,000 OTF grant provides Perth with new equipment for the Central Perth Playground

SUBMITTED On Wednesday, local representatives met at the Central Perth Playground – known to locals as the Mill Street Playground – to celebrate a $140,000...

Kidney Walk crushes $10,000 goal in Perth

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Kidney Foundation walk has raised more than $2 million across Canada, with over $1 million coming from Ontario alone. Residents of...

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