Tara Gesner

The sudden death of Athanasios (Tom) Katsoulis, owner of the Thruway Restaurant in Carleton Place, has created an atmosphere of mourning within the community he served so passionately for many years.

Residents will be given free admission to the Carleton Place Aquatic Centre (pool) during the holidays — thanks to several community-minded businesses.

Hydro One has scheduled a planned maintenance outage for Sunday, Jan. 5, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., affecting approximately 555 customers in Mississippi Mills (Almonte and Ramsay) and Huntley.

With 2024 now behind us, various businesses opened across the Ottawa Valley, reflecting a mix of retail, dining and service establishments.

After 8 weeks of testimony and 114 exhibits, an 11-person jury in Perth’s Superior Court has found Michael Clairoux of Nepean and Lee Marrazzo of Luskville, Que., guilty of first-degree murder for killing Beckwith resident Greg Slewidge more than 4 years ago

A Carleton Place man accused of threatening comments and behaviour targeting municipal staff made his first appearance in Perth’s Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 23.

Michael Clairoux, 50, and Lee Marrazzo, 42, were found guilty of first-degree murder in Perth’s Superior Court on Jan. 9, with the verdict handed down just after 1 p.m.

The Pakenham Frost Festival, organized by the Pakenham & District Civitan Club, is Jan. 17 to Jan. 26 and promises exciting activities and entertainment for all ages.

Karen Ferguson and Diane Caron were Nordic walking on the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) early last November when Caron stumbled upon a heart shape urn necklace, minus the chain, near the Market Square.

The sister of a Carleton Place man found dead in the Mississippi River on May 12, 2024, is hoping someone has knowledge that matters to his case.