Hometown News Smiths Falls

07/18/2025

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07/18/2025

🎉 YOU DID IT, SMITHS FALLS! 🎉

Thanks to YOU, our amazing community, we've reached an incredible milestone of 7,000 followers! Our readers truly came through in spades, and we couldn't be more grateful for each and every one of you. 🙌

Your support, engagement, and enthusiasm drive us to keep bringing you the news and stories that matter most. We're thrilled to have you with us on this journey and can't wait to continue growing and connecting with all of you!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 💙

07/18/2025

Smiths Falls council is taking a closer look at Bill 9 🧐
They support holding local politicians to account — but want clearer rules, proper funding, and a more realistic process for removing a member.

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07/18/2025

🚓 Several arrests have been made following a string of incidents involving Smiths Falls Police Service. Charges include assaults on officers, hospital staff, and a public call for help that led to an arrest.

📌 Full story: HometownNews[dot]ca/assaults-smiths-falls-police-hospital-staff/

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07/18/2025

🌟 Exciting News, Smiths Falls! 🌟

We're on the brink of a milestone with 6,999 wonderful followers, and we need just ONE more to reach the big 7,000! Is there anyone out there ready to join our amazing community? 🤗

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07/17/2025

07/17/2025

The July issue of Hometown News is here! Check out all the latest local stories in our digital edition online or pick up a print copy at stores across Lanark County. Stay informed and connected to your community this summer!

📌 Digital edition: HometownNews[dot]ca/digital-edition

07/17/2025

Smiths Falls council members earn about 14% less than the Ontario average. Council agrees it’s time to update pay and benefits to match growing responsibilities. Changes would take effect after the 2026 election.

📌 Read more: HometownNews[dot]ca/smiths-falls-council-pay-lags/

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07/17/2025

🚓 Smiths Falls Police Service officers were kept busy with several serious incidents across Smiths Falls.

A residential fire was ruled accidental, and a wellness check resulted in an officer being assaulted. Arrests were also made in connection to theft, drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, breaches of court orders, and intimate partner violence-related conditions.

🔍 All individuals involved were either released with conditions or held in custody pending bail hearings.

Full breakdown of charges and incidents:
📌 HometownNews[dot]ca/fire-deemed-accidental-sfps/

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07/17/2025

Here’s your weekend roundup for July 18 to 20! Hometown Happenings highlights events across Lanark County and nearby areas.

🎉 Looking for something to do this weekend, July 18 to 20? From live music and park parties to farmers’ markets and car shows, Hometown Happenings has your weekend plans covered across Smiths Falls, Perth, Almonte, Carleton Place, Westport and more.

See what’s going on near you ⬇️
📌 HometownNews[dot]ca/hometown-happenings-july-17/

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07/17/2025

Smiths Falls Police Service responded to a reported home invasion on July 13 around 7:25 a.m. One person at the scene sustained minor injuries. Police have since arrested one suspect and issued warrants for three others. The investigation is ongoing.

📌 Full details: HometownNews[dot]ca/sfps-investigating-home-invasion/

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