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Plungers raise $11,000
By Amy HogueMore than 85 people turned out for the Perth Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, eager for the opportunity to start the New Year with an icy dip in the Tay River, while...
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Lanark Highlands Township appreciates its volunteers
By Amy HogueLanark Highlands Township showed its appreciation to caring members of the community with its 2011 Volunteer of the Year awards and Small Business awards presentation at...
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Development bylaw may face challenge
By Amy HogueThe passing of a new development charges bylaw in Lanark Highlands has received mixed reviews from members of the community. The new bylaw, passed by township council on...
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Mike Brown brings wealth of experience to 2012 Olympics
By Amy HogueFormer Perth resident and Olympian, Mike Brown, is heading into his third Olympics a little older and a lot wiser. The 27-year-old Olympic athlete has taken lessons learned...
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Coach brings sports excellence to PDCI basketball programs
By Amy HogueEMC News - "Education Through Sport" is not only the motto for Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI)'s athletic department, but one in which high school teacher...
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Local author nominated for library association's Silver Birch Award
By Amy HogueEMC Entertainment - Local children's author Jan Andrews has been honoured by the Ontario Library Association (OLA) with the nomination of her children's book, When Apples...
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Colleague's diagnosis gives cancer fundraising extra meaning
By Amy HogueEMC News - The cancer diagnosis of a co-worker has brought new meaning to Crain & Schooley's Movember campaign. Crain & Schooley manager John Green was diagnosed with cancer...
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Bakery uses sweets to bring dignity to those in need
By Amy HogueEMC News - "I want people to be dealt with kindness, dignity and respect," Joan Stephenson-Bowes, owner of the commercial bakery, Delicious Baking by Joan, explained. Not...
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Public docks a step closer
By Amy HogueEMC News - Residents of Rideau Ferry are one step closer to the creation of a public dock along the Rideau. According to Drummond North Elmsley Reeve Aubrey Churchill, Parks...
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Lanark Highlands remembers its veterans
By Amy HogueEMC News - The Township of Lanark Highlands celebrated their military veterans with a special Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 6, including the firing of a one gun...
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Boil water advisory surprises Lanark residents
By Amy HogueEMC News - The resurfacing of a two year-old "boil water advisory" in Lanark Village has brought the water issue back to the table in the township. News of the existing...
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Two women have lots of stories to tell
By Amy HogueEMC Entertainment - Although storytelling may be predominantly associated with children's stories, Jennifer Cayley and Jan Andrews, of 2 Women Productions (2wp), believe...
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Swiss exchange student leaving his mark in Perth
By Amy HogueEMC Lifestyle - Swiss exchange student Raphael Hermann is making the transition from European society to Canadian culture with flying colours. In fact, the 15-year-old has...
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Volunteers build community garden for food bank
By Amy HogueEMC Lifestyle - "This garden will demonstrate how even with a small space you can grow delicious food," Executive Director, Nancy Wildgoose, explained of the newly created...
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Local family participates in search for diabetes cure
By Amy HogueWhen Christa Matthews and Steve Hanna's son, Oliver, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008, they knew immediately they were not going to sit back and accept a life-long...
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Tritton breaks ground for Olympic House construction
By Amy HogueEMC News - Community partners and representatives from local charities, Algonquin College and the Town of Perth joined Mark Tritton, and Judo Olympian, Nick Tritton, on Oct....
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Tritton breaks ground for Olympic House construction
By Amy HogueEMC News - Community partners and representatives from local charities, Algonquin College and the Town of Perth joined Mark Tritton, and Judo Olympian, Nick Tritton, on Oct....
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Tritton breaks ground for Olympic House construction
By Amy HogueEMC News - Community partners and representatives from local charities, Algonquin College and the Town of Perth joined Mark Tritton, and Judo Olympian, Nick Tritton, on Oct....
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Tritton breaks ground for Olympic House construction
By Amy HogueEMC News - Community partners and representatives from local charities, Algonquin College and the Town of Perth joined Mark Tritton, and Judo Olympian, Nick Tritton, on Oct....
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Maberly hosts Hindu festival
By Amy HogueA Hindu celebration, called Nav Ratri, has brought nine days of dancing and rejoicing to Maberly Hall between Sept. 30 and Oct. 8. Nav Ratri is a major religious festival...
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