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Two local teens are facing assault charges after a fight in the parking lot of a retail area in Chatham, the investigation continues into some recurring gas emissions that were detected behind the public library branch in Wheatley, and a local farm known for its Christmas trees is once again teaming up with the Alzheimer's Society of Chatham-Kent for a flowery fundraiser.

The Wheatley public library will stay closed for now, kids' activities will be in the spotlight in Blenheim this weekend, and disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay locked up after being convicted of federal prostitution charges.

There is a severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Chatham-Kent. Plans are in the works for what could be the largest single-site residential development in Chatham-Kent's history. A child has died following a train collision in Chatham. A 71-year-old Blenheim woman is facing a handful of charges after a police chase just outside of Ridgetown that ended in a cemetery. A 40-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is facing charges after allegedly causing a scene after she was refused service because of insufficient funds. The water at Ipperwash Beach has claimed another life.

Plans are in the works for what could be the largest single-site residential development in Chatham-Kent's history, a 71-year-old Blenheim woman is facing a handful of charges after a police chase just outside of Ridgetown that ended in a cemetery, and a 40-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is facing charges after she allegedly spat on someone and threatened them after she was refused service because of insufficient funds.

Another gas detection call in downtown Wheatley, a Chatham-Kent man is facing firearms charges after he allegedly flashed a gun while he was robbing a convenience store in Sarnia, and the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers had a day to forget as their five-game win streak came to an end.

There are closures across Chatham-Kent to celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday. A 62-year-old man from Leamington has died following a single-vehicle collision in Wheatley. Canada is rescinding the digital services tax and resuming trade talks with the U.S.

Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. are on hold because of Ottawa's digital sales tax and Erie Street South is open in Wheatley again after a crash. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources was in Wheatley today following yesterday's gas leak. A Chatham-Kent OPP officer, found not guilty of manslaughter earlier this week, is under investigation by the Professional Standards Unit. As Canadians prepare to celebrate the country's birthday, OPP have launched a week-long safety blitz. CK Councillor Alysson Storey has recently been elected for her third term on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. She's also been named Vice-Chair of the Ontario caucus. The province will be taking over four more school boards.