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Jan 18, 21 •
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Chatham-Kent saw another individual pass away from COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the death toll to five. This is the second death in less than a week, prior to that there has not been one since Oct. 3. The cumulative COVID-19 case surpassed 1,000 over...
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Jan 16, 21 •
0 Views • COVID-19, Feature Story, Local News • Jenna Cocullo • 1 Comment
Get it, inject it mentality for combatting COVID By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent’s health officials are also preparing for the arrival of the vaccine estimated to arrive by the end of the month. Dr. David Colby, Chatham-Kent’s...
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Jan 15, 21 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent got a slight break from seeing cases rise on Friday morning as CK Public Health reported 28 recoveries and 18 new cases. The new data now brings the active total down to 114. The cumulative total...
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Jan 15, 21 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent residents appear to be unfazed by the new lockdown, saying it has not affected much of the new routine they developed since the first lockdown in March. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario...
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Jan 15, 21 •
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The 94-year-old Wallaceburg man charged with the murder of his wife remains in custody after a brief court appearance on Thursday via teleconference, according to court documents. He was charged with second-degree murder on Dec. 26 after police found his...
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Jan 15, 21 •
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Driver flees following accident Around 3:45 a.m. this morning, Chatham-Kent police responded to a fail to remain collision on Blythewood Crescent in Chatham. Someone driving a stolen black Ford F-150, bearing Ontario license plates AX74 909, struck a light...
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Jan 14, 21 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative It is metaphorically raining in Chatham-Kent where COVID-19 is forcing staff to increase taxes to offset the costs of a declined economy and residents are wondering about the rainy day fund. On Wednesday night,...
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Jan 14, 21 •
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Chatham-Kent residents won’t have to worry about spot COVID compliance checks from local police. That according to Gary Conn, chief of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. Following the stay-at-home-order from the provincial government’s state of emergency...
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Jan 14, 21 •
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By Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative A Chatham-Kent man passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning. He was 91 years old and living alone until he contracted the virus and was sent to the hospital. Lori Marshall, president and CEO of the...
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Jan 14, 21 •
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Obstructing police, COVID violation Yesterday morning, Chatham-Kent police observed a suspicious vehicle on Grey Street in Chatham. A traffic stop was initiated in the area of Raleigh Street and Richmond Street. The identities of all four occupants in the...
