It wasn’t the prettiest topic, but sewage issues in Smiths Falls and Rideau Lakes led this week’s Hometown News top stories and drew the strongest reader interest.
The top-performing story involved a Smiths Falls man charged in connection with a false insurance claim. The case, tied to an earlier municipal issue, generated the highest traffic over the reporting period as readers followed developments.
Close behind, a Rideau Lakes council motion dealing with sewage systems at Lower Beverley Lake Park drew sustained attention. While it did not top the traffic list, it held readers longer than any other story, suggesting strong local interest in the ongoing debate and its implications.
Police coverage continued to perform steadily, with multiple stories on theft, fraud and recent arrests drawing consistent readership. These routine updates reflect ongoing community interest in local policing and public safety.
Rounding out the list, a proposed $39 million recreation complex in Carleton Place attracted interest as council considers long-term planning for growth and community infrastructure.
