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After 30 years, local bus driver shifts gears
By Bird Bouchard, The Ridgetown Independent News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To be a positive part of a child’s life is a privilege. One local […]
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Police Blotter: Man Arrested for Theft
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 179 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Eight people were arrested. Four on outstanding warrants. Woman Charged […]
Community
Police Blotter: Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges and Warrant Arrest
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 136 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Six people were arrested. Vehicle Stop leads to Impaired Arrest […]
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TO THE TOP CANADA: Leamington is where this great story all began!
LEAMINGTON – March 1, 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of a great Canadian achievement and the historic TO THE TOP CANADA Expedition. This was […]
Chatham-Kent
‘Fight for us,’ migrants urge Canadians on Family Day
By Ross Brown – The Tilbury Times Staff The office of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland received migrants who have been separated from their families […]
Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent: Extreme Weather Conditions Warning
Extreme Weather Conditions As per Environment Canada expect winds between 70 and 80 km/h causing drifting and blowing snow. Please avoid nonessential traffic as road […]
Chatham-Kent
Deadline to renew Ontario health card extended
Ontarians now have until Sept. 30, 2022 to renew their health cards. The Ontario government is extending the requirement to renew health cards until September […]
Chatham-Kent
Some LKDSB area school buses cancelled today
School buses in Zones 5 and 7 are cancelled today (Friday, Feb. 4) due to inclement weather and road conditions. School buses in all other […]
Chatham-Kent
Catching COVID-19 may be inevitable, says Colby
By Bird Bouchard, Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent News COVID-19 has now taken the life of 20 people in Chatham-Kent since the new year. […]
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Sheep farmer gearing up for 100 year milestone
By Bird Bouchard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-The Ridgetown Independent News The Brien family’s involvement with The Royal runs the test of time. Since its inception […]