Driveway assault It began as an incident of road rage and ended up in fisticuffs in a St. Clair Road driveway north of Chatham on Thursday afternoon. Police got the call about 1:30 p.m. Apparently, a...

By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent News “Know what you’re getting yourself into.” “There doesn’t seem to be any easy way out once these things get built, so you...

The Igniting Healthcare Summer 50/50 Fundraiser is going to make someone smile Sept. 25. That's the date the winner of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation 50/50 draw will be announced with a...

Forever Steeped is your go-to destination for premium loose-leaf teas, refreshing bubble teas and cozy hot teas. Located in the heart of Chatham, owner Joe Mooney said Forever Steeped is " more than...

Wallaceburg’s new doctor, Dr. Bisi Ogundipe, recently began her new position. As part of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team (CKFHT), Ogundipe will be building her practice at the Wallaceburg site,...

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Leeann Sousa told her husband Stephen he needed a hobby, she had no idea it would include making a feature length film. Her wifely advice came...

Another teenager has succumbed to her injuries in the wake of a boating accident last week on Lake St. Clair. On Aug. 14, at about 2 p.m., a personal watercraft slammed into a steel breakwall just...

A tired, confused, and frustrated Chatham-Kent council did the right thing at its most recent meeting by deferring a final decision about the homeless encampment situation. The five-hour meeting...

Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club recently hosted a reunion of some of southwestern Ontario’s finest curlers. Members of the group have made more than 200 appearances in provincial finals, won 50...

Vibrant murals are popping up in Chatham's downtown core as part of Can Jam 2025. A total of 12 murals are in the works at various locations including this one at Bill's Place. Artist Sarah M....

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the past 15 years, two church families have put their faith in action by way of the Backyard Mission Project in Chatham. A joint effort between...

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mike Neuts has covered a lot of ground in the last 20 years. On Oct. 25, 2005, the Thamesville resident and his wife Brenda founded Make Children...

Editor’s note: This letter is addressed to Chatham-Kent council. I was born and raised in Chatham. I love my city! My husband, two daughters and our border collie live on Woodland Avenue. The Thames...

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Work on the Thames River slope stabilization project in downtown Chatham is set to begin. The upgrade was given the official greenlight recently...

Golf carts permitted on Erieau roads By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A pilot golf cart program is coming to Erieau. Chatham-Kent council gave its official stamp of approval to the...

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter How high is too high? That's one of the questions the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) will face when it comes to determining if a new apartment building...

They hashed it over for hours but Chatham-Kent council couldn't decide on a location where a homeless encampment can legally take shape on municipal property. Instead, elected officials opted to push...

A Chatham man faces multiple counts of assault and uttering threats in the wake of a domestic violence investigation by Chatham-Kent police. Police were called to a Chatham home on Monday about 12:25...

Chain for change By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite sizzling temperatures, dozens showed up in Dresden Aug. 10 to protest the York1 dump expansion north of town. The human...

Following two months of weak sales numbers, the head of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) said there are signs the market is shifting in the right direction. For starters, following a...