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Nominations are now open for the municipality’s annual Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night, which celebrates local business owners who have reached significant milestones in continuous ownership and operation.
Read MoreResidents in Almonte Ward may notice temporary changes to their water service as the Municipality of Mississippi Mills begins its annual watermain flushing program later this month.
Read MoreMotorists and residents in Carleton Place can expect construction work to continue at several locations around the town, with landscaping work set to begin on a number of completed road projects beginning next week.
Read MoreThree additional sexual assault charges have been laid against a Stittsville resident after alleged incidents that took place between January and July of this year at a business in Beckwith Township. Lanark OPP initially reported one sexual assault charge against Jeremy Finn, 53, on Aug. 5, 2026, following allegations of
Read MoreWhen Andrew Jahn takes to the mic during the final concert of his year-long fundraiser later this month, he will be performing for an organization that once helped him put food on his own table.
The local musician and University of Ottawa graduate has raised $9,030.50 toward his $10,000 goal for the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop) through his Something for Everyone campaign, putting him more than 90 per cent of the way to his target.
Read MoreA chance visit to an Almonte art gallery was the spark that launched an international documentary that aims to introduce audiences in China to the people, businesses and community that make Mississippi Mills so special. Documentary filmmaker Yuhong Zhu and photographer Kevin Niu are currently in Almonte producing a feature-length
Read MoreWelcome to the second instalment of the Hometownist/Kingstonist feature How did your Eastern Ontario MP/MPP vote? We follow how our elected representatives voted on key issues and offer them the opportunity to explain why. Is there an upcoming vote you’d like to see coverage on? Let us know at hollie@hometownist.com.
Read MorePaula Banks had a tearful apology for council, staff, family and friends after a recent integrity commissioner report recommended a 21-day suspension of pay as a Rideau Lakes councillor for Code of Conduct infractions. The vote to suspend her pay was defeated by council during the April 2 meeting. Banks
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