Wallaceburg Resident Wins Big
Media Release Toronto, ON – Wallaceburg resident Margaret Dupcik had the most exhilarating limo ride to Toronto as she was on her way to claim a cheque for $369,267 that she won in the July 6, 2012 LOTTO MAX draw! “I’m very happy,” smiled Margaret, the 41-year old housewife and…
Dresden Rotary Concerts Back in Full Swing
The Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series is up and running for an 11th consecutive year. The concerts run every Thursday evening throughout the summer. And the event appears to be drawing more and more people every time. One of the members of the Rotary Club, Paul Weese, says they continue…
Human Bones Found in Wallaceburg Date Back to 600-1300 AD
Chatham-Kent Police have concluded their investigation after a resident in Wallaceburg found bones in the ground. The coroner’s office has determined that the bones date all the way back to 600-1300 AD. Police added that there were no signs of trauma found on the remains. The investigation is closed and…
Recommendations on Enrolment Woes Expected in the Fall
Enrolment is expected to decline in coming years, but it’s not just a local problem. That was Lambton-Kent School Board Director Jim Costello’s reaction to a study that was done by former director of education, Gayle Stucke, which predicted that the enrolment at Wallaceburg District Secondary School will reach a…
UPDATE: Human Remains Confirmed Outside Wallaceburg Residence
Police have confirmed that what they believe to be human remains were discovered outside of a residence in Wallaceburg. Sergeant Mike Domony with the Chatham-Kent Police says police are continuing to investigate the scene. “We are having a forensic anthropologist take a look at them to see if we can…
Police Holding a Scene in Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent Police are holding a scene at 159 Margaret Ave. in Wallaceburg, but they’re remaining tight-lipped about why. CKDP contacted the home, but the resident declined to comment. Sergeant Mike Domony of the Chatham-Kent Police says he thinks there have been some bones found on the property, but will have an…
Crash Leaves Young Girl Fighting for her Life
A 4-year-old girl was airlifted to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single motor vehicle collision this morning. Chatham-Kent Police say emergency crews responded to the intersection of Bloomfield Road and Eighth Line just before 9AM this morning in regards to this collision. Police say their initial investigation…
New Methadone Clinic Moving into Wallaceburg in Coming Months
If everything goes according to plan, a new methadone clinic will be set up in Wallaceburg within months. The managing staff at Bluewater Methadone Clinic, which operates clinics in Chatham and Sarnia, are considering a couple of sites in Wallaceburg and are close to making a deal. Dr. Del Donald,…
UPDATE: Identity of the Second person arrested in Walpole Island murder case is released
Lambton County OPP have released the name of a second person who has been charged in the homicide of 50-year old Clifford Lincoln Riley. Police have charged 18-year-old Denzel Noron of Windsor with second-degree murder and he is currently in police custody. 20-year-old Naanan MacKenzie Williams of Walpole Island remains…
Ridgetown BIA On Its Way
The plans for a Business Improvement Area in Ridgetown are nearly ready after council approved them on Monday night. As a result of Monday’s vote, a Board of Management will be established to look over plans for improvement, maintenance, and beautification of land, building and structures within the boundaries that have…
Roxxy’s Renovations Nearly Finished
Roxxy’s Tap and Grill Sportsbar on James Street in downtown Wallaceburg is set to re-open to the public on Wednesday, June 27 after being shut down for renovations. The business is now under the ownership of Richard Dunn, who says he has spruced up the interior of the place but…
Walpole Island’s New Chief Looks Ahead
Burton Kewayosh Jr. is Walpole Island’s new chief. And he couldn’t be more pleased. But while Kewayosh is excited about his new position, he was quick to point the credit back to the people who voted him in. “It’s about the community agenda and I think that it’s going to…
Watch out for Scammers in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Police are currently cautioning residents to be on the look-out for home repair scams. Officers are warning that “home improvement scams usually start with a telephone call or someone knocking to your door offering to ‘help’ you with home repairs.” According to police, the fraudulent companies will often demand…
The Municipality Appoints a General Manager of Community Development
PRESS RELEASE The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Chief Administrative Officer Don Shropshire today announced the appointment of Bob Crawford as the General Manager, Community Development / Fire and Emergency Services effective June 25, 2012. Crawford will continue to serve as the Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, a position he has held…
Wallaceburg Students Receive a Major Award
It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Two teens from Wallaceburg District Secondary School were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals by Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton. Laura Webb and Trevor McLaughlin were recognized for their contributions to the lives of others today with those medals. Trevor said when he was first…
Budget Bill Passes — Keeping Chatham-Kent & Lambton-Middlesex on Track
PRESS RELEASE Budget Bill Passes — Keeping Chatham-Kent & Lambton-Middlesex on Track June 20, 2012 WALLACEBURG—Ontario is moving forward with a strong plan to create jobs and grow the economy while building on gains made in health care and education following passage today of the 2012 Budget, Strong Action for…
Budget Passes, PCs Strongly Opposed
Ontario’s provincial budget passed this afternoon by a vote of 52-35, which means there will be no summer election. The NDP abstained from voting on the budget, which allowed the Ontario Liberals to pass the motion with a minority government. After the vote, the Progressive Conservative MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Monte…
Watch Out for “Break-in” Callers
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has recently investigated several break and enters into residential properties in Chatham and have discovered a pattern. Police now believe that the suspects may be using cell phones to determine whether or not someone is home at the house they are targeting. Police say the suspects…
Prime Minister Confirms Windsor-Detroit Bridge
Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a formal announcement in Windsor this afternoon, confirming the construction of a new bridge that will connect Windsor and Detroit. The $1-billion bridge will stretch over the Detroit River to help the flow of traffic between Canada and the United States. Canada will be financing…
Dresden’s Yard Sales Address a Serious Issue
Dresden’s town wide yard sales on Saturday will give people a chance to make a stand against suicide. Dresden’s Debb Pitel is using the yard sales to launch a campaign to bring awareness to the issues that are associated with suicide. Pitel says this is an issue that has touched…
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