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Child Heroes Set to be Recognized
Child heroes and good young citizens will be recognized at the upcoming 4th annual Sparky, Elmer and Andy Safety Recognition awards. The awards are handed out by the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety village to children who went out of their way to help someone else in a big way. Barb Lovell…
Punches thrown, shots fired in Tupperville
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested two men in connection with a neighbour dispute last night in Chatham Township. At about 6:45 p.m. police responded to a residence on John Park Line in Tupperville regarding a neighbour dispute. A verbal argument began between the two men when the accused approached the…
Wallaceburg youngster qualifies for swimming nationals
A Wallaceburg youngster is ready to make a big splash on the national stage. Madison Broad, a Grade 6 student at Holy Family Catholic School and swimmer for the Chatham Y Pool Sharks, has qualified for a National meet, being held in Calgary July 25-30. Despite only being 11-years-old, Madison…
C-K Youth Festival featuring inflatable playground and Stars of Pop
The Optimist Club of Chatham and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Recreation Programs are set to host the 5th annual CK Youth Festival on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Tecumseh Park in Chatham. This popular event attracted over 4,000 people last year. Tecumseh Park in Chatham will come alive between 11:00am…
Beach bus starting to roll in Chatham-Kent
The seasonal bus route to recreational attractions in the North Kent (Mitchell Bay) and South Kent (Erieau) areas is getting under way. Seasonal Interurban Transit Route S1 will serve Chatham, Erieau and Mitchell Bay with stops in Grande Point, Pain Court, Charing Cross and Blenheim. The service will start on…
Edge EDM excited about move to Wallaceburg
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent issued a press release about the economic development news in Wallaceburg. The CKDP had the story earlier this week as well. Here’s the update with more commentary and details! A progressive and growing manufacturer and industrial service provider has acquired a property in Wallaceburg and plans…
Wallaceburg Real Estate on the Rise
More people are choosing Wallaceburg as a place to live. And last month’s housing numbers prove it. There were 12 houses sold this past April compared to 6 houses that were sold last year in the same month. Betty Tack from Homeward Real Estate in Wallaceburg says this is good…
UPDATE: Fire on Doyle Line South of Chatham
Damages are pegged at 350 thousand dollars, but there were no reported injuries after a fire destroyed a shed on Doyle Line this afternoon. According to Deputy Fire Chief Ray Stone, a trailer full of beans, a car that was being worked on, and a number of tools were inside…
OLG Outlines “Gaming Zones” in a New Release
The Province’s gambling commission has outlined a list of 29 so called “gaming zones” across Ontario. One of these zones includes a stretch of area encompassing Wallaceburg, Dresden, and Chatham. OLG’s website says in this particular zone, there will only be one slots facility allowed with a maximum of 300…
Ridgetown BIA Moving Forward to Council
Very soon, Ridgetown may have its very own Business Improvement Area. An information session was held last night and while it was not a full house, those who did attend were supportive of a BIA. Jim Brown, co-owner/publisher of Ridgetown Independent News, says local businesses have been talking about the idea…
‘Oil drums explode’ near Charing Cross Road
Emergency crews are at the scene of a fire and apparent explosion on Doyle Line at Charing Cross Road, outside of Chatham. Reports say four oil drums have exploded and are still leaking at the scene. The Ministry of Environment has been contacted. Doyle Line is currently closed at Charing Cross Road.…
Mountaineers playing in Blenheim, gathering food bank items
In honour of the first unofficial long weekend of the summer, Chatham-Kent’s most famous Irish band – the Chatham-Kent Mountaineers – will be celebrating in Blenheim this Friday at Bailey Reid’s. And while this band is guaranteed to provide great entertainment, they are also totally dedicated to their community. At…
Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers hosting annual kids fishing derby
Local police officers will be joining young anglers to cast a line during the 6th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Johnson Brothers Sand and Gravel. The Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers will be hosting the event, which will be taking place on Saturday May 26 from 10am to 2pm, with registration beginning…
International Day Against Homophobia in C-K, see video
Today is The International Day Against Homophobia. It is held annually on May 17th. The event is a rally offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. The Chatham Pride group are hosting a Pride Flag Raising ceremony today at the Civic Centre at…
SIU closes case after 401 chase and crash
Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the injuries sustained by a 29-year-old motorist near Chatham-Kent, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation. The incident, involving an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), occurred on May 10, 2012. Shortly after midnight on this date, officers…
A Celebration of Strength, Courage and Healing Power
Saturday will give people a chance to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On May 19th, the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, in partnership with Anne Coulter, will be hosting an event at the Chatham-Kent Peace Garden Park located at the Maple Leaf Cemetery. Starting at 10AM, everyone is invited to share in…
Silent Ride Hopes to be Anything but Quiet
Today in Chatham, people will be hopping on their bicycles to ride with a specific purpose in mind: raising awareness for bike safety. Today’s ride will start with registration at 6PM at the Union Gas Head Office parking lot before the riders head out at 7PM. The riders have some…
C-K War of 1812 team getting ‘royal’ treatment
A team from C-K is set to receive some royal treatment. Or least be in the presence of some royalty. Kyra Knapp, The War of 1812 Project Facilitator, Charlene Houle, of Chatham-Kent Tourism and Lisa and Jim Gilbert of the Friends of the Tecumseh Monument committee were invited by Prime…
Walpole Island to vote on $28 million offer
More information is available concerning the $28 million land offer for Walpole Island. The Walpole Island First Nation Lower Indian Reserve Specific Claim Negotiation Team says they have received a $28 million dollar offer. “The negotiation team feels very strongly that this is a fair offer and recommends that it be accepted,”…
High flying dogs coming to Kinsmen Fair
Ontario DockDogs will be an exciting main feature at this year’s Chatham Kinsmen Fair being held June 9-10, 2012. Ontario Dock Dogs was the first Canadian DockDogs club in Canada and was started in 2006. It has grown from a club that started off with just a few members to…
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