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Nov 24, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran Organizers say it’s too early to tell just how much the community donated to The Gift on the weekend, but there is one thing they can agree on: They are overwhelmed by the support. Brent Wilken, one of the organizers of The Gift who was...
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Nov 24, 20 •
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The 31st Annual Christmas Wish Tree campaign has kicked off in support of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) new urology services. The campaign provides an opportunity for members of the community to celebrate the memory of their loved ones by making a...
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Nov 18, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran What started out as an informational summer series on the rich history of Chatham-Kent’s many cemeteries will continue in 2020. James MacNeil of Life Transitions said their series, Respectful Recollections, began as a 17-part summer series...
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Nov 18, 20 •
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By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative The Thamesville Herald There are a select few in Chatham-Kent who know how to turn back time. Magically, they know how to move it forward as well. Ted Arthur, Robert Russell, Bob Dickson and electronics wizard Ron...
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Nov 17, 20 •
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Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s IODE Christmas House Tour is on the shelf, but local IODE members hope to see support for area florists and plant companies that have helped out with the tour in the past. Members of the IODE Captain Garnet...
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Nov 17, 20 •
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Operation Christmas Child is in full swing again this year. It’s a hands-on way for Canadians to help struggling children in the developing world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other items. The boxes are collected...
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Nov 11, 20 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent resident Emily Hime is close to having her all. Her dream career is just beginning, she is on the road to long-term financial stability, she found a loving partner who came with two daughters of...
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Nov 11, 20 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative A nine-year-old girl is being dubbed the “R.O.C.K. star” by a group in Chatham-Kent that delivers food to the homeless. Mattea Marchand has raised more than $1,700 going around Chatham collecting money and...
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Nov 11, 20 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Michelle Owchar • No Comments
Nasha McLay, 19, zips along the property line of her family’s home on Selton Line, as the sun prepares to dip over the horizon. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic and the onset of fall, people are still finding ways to have fun...
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Nov 11, 20 •
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Jessica and Chris Osborne are no strangers to the Chatham Goodfellows. For years of dedication, the couple was named Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow on the weekend. Jessica was first introduced to the organization whose motto is “No Child Without a Christmas,” at...
