Pugh wins reeve race in Lanark Highlands

In his second attempt, Wes Pugh has claimed the reeve's position in Lanark Highlands Township over incumbent Peter McLaren and current councillor Allison Vereyken (and Brian Stewart, who withdrew weeks ago but still received 129 votes). Frank Sodonis is the incoming deputy reeve, defeating incumbent Bill King and current councillor Marina Summers. The new council is rounded out by Keith Michaud in Ward 1, Steve Roberts in Ward 2, Ryan McMurrer in Ward 3 and Ron Closs in Ward 4, and Jeannie Kelso acclaimed in Ward 5. See next week's Lanark Era for in-depth results from Lanark Highlands, as well as neighbouring municipalities.

Catch-up funding needed

Lanark Highlands Township’s asset management plan identifies a $2.104-million annual funding gap that would take a 2.5-per-cent annual tax-rate increase for the next 20 years to close.

Dollar store closing, pharmacy expanding

Dollar World Plus will close in Lanark village this Friday, Oct. 30, with the Lanark Medical Pharmacy taking over the space.