Here are the stories that dominated the month, based on total views and reader activity. Crime drove the biggest spikes. Municipal politics kept readers’ attention.
Hometown Headlines’ top 10 most read stories this month
- OPP charge Beckwith Township man in connection with sex offences
A 52-year-old Beckwith Township man has been charged with historical sexual offences involving a child between 2012 and 2019. Charges include sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching. He was released pending a future court appearance. - Five arrested following Smiths Falls police investigations
Smiths Falls Police arrested multiple suspects in theft, assault, and firearm investigations. Charges include shoplifting, assault causing bodily harm, and illegal firearm possession. All accused were held or released pending court appearances; investigations are ongoing. - Lanark County OPP lay charges in Mississippi Mills
Lanark County OPP charged a 56-year-old man in Mississippi Mills following assaults on a youth. Charges include four counts of assault and uttering threats. The accused was released pending a future court appearance; victim’s identity protected.
- Health notice issued after infection linked to Ivy Beauty Bar
Southeast Public Health reported infection prevention lapses at Ivy Beauty Bar in Carleton Place. Clients receiving services between May 2023 and October 2025 may be at low risk. Corrective measures were implemented; no infections reported. - Rideau Lakes council reprimands Mayor Arie Hoogenboom
Rideau Lakes council formally reprimanded Mayor Arie Hoogenboom after Integrity Commissioner reports found breaches of confidentiality and misleading public statements. Council emphasized trust, honesty, and accountability as essential for effective leadership and public confidence. - OPP charge Smiths Falls man with first degree murder
Three people have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Smiths Falls man Robbie Thomson, missing since October 2023. Police continue investigating the case; Thomson’s body has not yet been found, and the investigation is ongoing. - Carleton Place shuts down Doggy Days
Carleton Place orders Doggy Days to close after determining the dog daycare violates land use rules. Owner Natasha Lencewicz must shut down her business, leaving clients and pets without care, and plans to move her operation to a rural location.
- Brooke Henderson linked to relationship rumour with Ricky Castro
LPGA star Brooke Henderson has publicly confirmed her relationship with Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Castro. The couple shared photos on Instagram, marking their first official acknowledgment, drawing attention from fans and friends alike, including fellow Olympian Bailey Andison. - Neighbours raise concerns over 254 Lake Avenue project in Carleton Place
Carleton Place residents raise concerns over parking and snow removal for a proposed 254 Lake Avenue subdivision. The plan includes four four-unit condos, single homes, and private sewer lines. Municipal review and county approval are still pending. - Smiths Falls police arrest nine suspects
Smiths Falls Police arrested multiple suspects in October, seizing weapons and laying charges for robbery, shoplifting, intimate partner violence, break-and-enter, and mischief. All accused were held or released pending court, and investigations are ongoing.
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