Submitted By Brian Cleeve The signing by the Detroit Tigers of Prince Fielder for a whopping $214 million over nine years may indeed be an outrageous move. I’m not convinced that the Tigers are spending their money wisely. I believe Fielder to be... 

A few years ago when the Chatham-Kent Daily Post was in its infancy, our crew met with residents in Ridgetown to discuss some potential ideas to help move their community forward. Our speaker that night was Dan McEwen, a Ridgetown resident, who helped... 

BY: JAY SMITH 2012 very well could be quite a season to remember in Major League Baseball. From the rubber to the plate, through the clubhouse and into the tabloids, there’s a certain level of anticipation that comes with the dawning of Spring Training. How... 

By Brian Cleeve About 100 residents budgeted their time on Jan. 19, to get the skinny on the proposed 2012 Chatham-Kent operating budget. I found it strange being in the audience at the Adult Lifestyle Centre for the open house and presentation since... 

BY: JAY SMITH When I think about baseball, I think about history. Tradition. Time honoured. Hard work. A REAL sport. Passion. Family and friends. Of course, the numbers. And respect. For the past ten years, when I think of baseball, I can’t help but... 

Submitted By Brian Cleeve Well folks, another year is just about finished. The year 2012 is on the horizon and no one knows what it will bring. Perhaps there’s no greater proof of the existence of a Supreme Being than the simple fact that people... 

Submitted by Brian Cleeve Before Adolph Hitler killed any Jews in what is now known as the Holocaust, he bullied them, split up families, stole their property and treated them as less than human. Then he murdered about six million of them. Now, the founder... 

Darvish in the Nippon Professional Baseball league. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia BY: JAY SMITH The countdown is on. The world’s best baseball pitcher outside of Major League Baseball is ready to flirt with that oh-so-expensive Cinderella glass slipper.... 

By: Jay Smith Is the hype finally for real? Toronto Blue Jays fans have felt this before. Hope. Turning the page. Taking the next step. Fielding a competitive baseball team. Yes, even within the mighty AL East. Time after time, as sure as Toronto will... 

I am experiencing a wonderful opportunity to observe life; to deal with a number of children and have a great time. And all I have to do is dress up in a red suit, don a beard and a hat and pose for photographs. I’m a mall Santa for the first time... 

People throughout Chatham-Kent, including myself,  have been sporting poppies for the last while to help provide funds for the families of people who died in wars. On Friday, Canada will celebrate Remembrance Day, a solemn and touching ceremony that... 

by Vera-Ellen Todd-Roberts The view from my desk this month is one of changing seasons, the beautiful miniature tree beside our front entrance is displaying it’s lovely fall foliage. A harbinger of cooler weather to come. And cooler temperatures... 

The WBT would like to express our appreciation to the Wallaceburg community for its support. We are continuing to try and give something back to the community. This year we worked on maintaining and improving upon the waterfront beds. With the support... 

MADD is mad about a maddening sentence handed out to a chronic drunk driver. It’s an outrage; it’s something we should all be mad about, but I’m guessing this sentence won’t raise many eyebrows. Mothers Against Drunk Driving believes... 

As I write this column, my Detroit Tigers are getting ready to face the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the American League championship, down three games to two. It’s been five years since the club has been in the post season and I hope they win it... 

Halloween is advancing quickly and LK is more than thrilled for all the tricks and treats that come with this holiday. With the Shocktober dance fast approaching, it’s crucial that students have their costumes and tickets bought. It is five dollars... 

This is an urgent plea to whoever is working on building a new arena in Chatham. Hurry up! The ancient Chatham Memorial Arena continues to show its age and is in dire need of replacement. At last Sunday’s night Junior hockey game between Chatham... 

The View from My Desk What is Happening at the Ridgetown Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library by Vera-Ellen Todd-Roberts The view from my desk these past few days has been one of eager children and grateful parents as their children return... 

This column was originally published HERE. Sports will likely never become the leading source of jobs locally, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook sports as an asset to our local economy in Chatham-Kent. Sports provide unique opportunities for... 

Recently, residents in Chatham-Kent and across Canada held candlelight vigils for Jack Layton. I, however, was not among them! I didn’t have anything against Mr. Layton. Indeed, he seemed like a congenial man, a man of intelligence, a man who seemed...