Chatham-Kent police are stepping up to the plate and asking area residents to do the same   
Posted 9 days ago
Chatham-Kent police are stepping up to the plate and asking area residents to do the same Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Services are stepping up to the proverbial dinner plate as they begin a month long food drive that will be used to assist with the municipality’s Outreach For Hunger [more]

Local CAT committee sets goals of communication as group project   
Posted 9 days ago
Local CAT committee sets goals of communication as group project The Upper Thames Community Acton Team, which encompasses the areas of Bothwell, Thamesville, Kent Bridge and Wabash, have made it their divisional project to promote the area’s events. [more]

Wellness centre expands its services to area residents thanks to terrific response   
Posted 9 days ago
Wellness centre expands its services to area residents thanks to terrific response Sharron Charron of Bothwell’s Head to Toe Wellness Centre says it is thanks to the terrific response on her new business that she has now incorporated a nail esthetician to her services. [more]

Summer Bike Safety   
Posted 30 days ago
In small communities like Bothwell, Dresden and Thamesville, it isn't uncommon to see several people riding around on their bicycles. With the gorgeous weather approaching and everything being located a convenient five or 10-minute ride away, it just makes more sense. [more]

Local Business Watch keeps an eye on local activities   
Posted 30 days ago
Storefronts and signposts around Dresden are sporting new signs announcing the watchful eyes of the Dresden Business Watch, said Brent Babcock, captain of the program. [more]

Five Amigos to bring more than just music to listener's ears   
Posted 30 days ago
Bringing news back to its grass roots in the listening communities is the goal of five Chatham-Kent residents who will soon be known as the Five Amigos Broadcasting Inc. [more]

Alvinston Indians notches first win of season   
Posted 37 days ago
The Alvinston Indians improved their game standings of one to three at this point of their young season, after capturing a win in Glanworth in St. Thomas and District Major Fastball League action last Wednesday evening. [more]

Alvinston Indians notches first win of season   
Posted 37 days ago
The Alvinston Indians improved their game standings of one to three at this point of their young season, after capturing a win in Glanworth in St. Thomas and District Major Fastball League action last Wednesday evening. [more]

The People Column   
Posted 37 days ago
Yay for Us! ...I'm far from joining Green Peace but I do 'try' to be environmentally friendly. I recycle, I don't use pesticides, I walk to work (yah I know, the whole 100 steps), I buy shoes, instead of a car. [more]

Area woman laces her shoes for fundraiser   
Posted 38 days ago
Area resident, Christine Filby, says she will once again lace her jogging shoes in the name of charity as she runs 36 kms from the Dresden Casino to Port Lambton in support of the RCR Educational Fund for Children of Fallen Soldiers on June 6. [more]

SMGH foundation fundraiser a success - letter to the editor   
Posted 38 days ago
SMGH foundation fundraiser a success We would like to thank everyone in the community who helped organize the Cirque Sublime Hospital Fundraiser held on Saturday May 2, at the Gemini Sportsplex. The experience for us was exciting and one that required many people to work together. [more]

Demolition Derby sees full house crowd    
Posted 43 days ago
The Dresden fairgrounds was the place to be when it came to watching the annual demolition derby held this past weekend. The event marked the holiday weekend and was followed by a fireworks display.

Briefs   
Posted 43 days ago
On May 8 a Thamesville male resident lodged in the police headquarters until sober after being intoxicated in a public place. The police responded to a call of mischief on Base Line in the former Camden Township after suspects smashed the complainant's mailbox causing approximately $50 damage. [more]

The People Column   
Posted 43 days ago
I just don't get it ...why don't people attend local events? It puzzles me, people will spend big money to attend something at the J.L.C. in London, the Royal Alex or the Rogers Centre in Toronto, but they won't spend $5, $10 or even a free event, to support something local. [more]

Uncle Tom's Cabin welcomes visitors with open arms   
Posted 43 days ago
A group of 19 senior citizens visited the Uncle Tom's Cabin Historical site from Detroit, Michigan last Thursday morning. The residents of St. [more]

Harold Marcus Trucking Company moves towards a greener future   
Posted 43 days ago
The staff of Harold Marcus Trucking Ltd., in Bothwell, is moving towards a greener future as they are busily retrofitting nine of their tucks with an anti idling device that will produce less greenhouse emissions thanks to the Green Commercial Vehicle Program. [more]

Job fair to be held with hopes of recruiting nurses   
Posted 43 days ago
A job fair geared for registered nurses, registered practical nurses and graduate students who are interested in gaining first hand information of joining the Riverview Gardens professional nursing team will be held on May 27. [more]