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Fire destroys Elgin four-plex, displaces 5 people

LAURIE WEIR A late-night fire Sunday destroyed a four-plex in Elgin, displacing five people and causing an estimated $750,000 in damage. Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue...

Porch pirate, Stolen Vehicle, and Assault — SFPS report busy week

SUBMITTED Report of a "porch pirate" results in arrest On March 14th , 2025 the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a suspicious vehicle on...

Mississippi Mills raises burn status to level 2 – Stay safe with these tips

SUBMITTED With warmer temperatures and minimal snow remaining, grass fire season has begun. The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has changed the burn status to reflect...

Flood outlook: Rising temps and rainfall increase risks

MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook – March 18, 2025 SUBMITTED From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority A Flood Outlook Statement is to provide early notice of the...

King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

LAURIE WEIR In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP Scott Reid, the King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to several distinguished individuals from...

Traffic stop and unwanted person lead to arrests in Smiths Falls

SUBMITTED Wanted male arrested after traffic stop On March 5th 2025, Smiths Falls Police Services initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after it failed to...

BREAKING: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom steps back amid council tensions

LAURIE WEIR Mayor Arie Hoogenboom has announced he is stepping back from some of his mayoral duties at the Township of Rideau Lakes, citing ongoing...

Honouring the women of Hometown News on International Women’s Day

LAURIE WEIR International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women....

Firearm recovered and one male held in custody

SUBMITTED On March 7th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a male suspect on Lanark Street walking with a firearm. Members of...

Smiths Falls Police execute search warrant, arrest two

Early morning police operation - Drugs seized and two persons charged SUBMITTED The Smiths Falls Police Service lead by members of the SFPS Crime Unit, Brockville...

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