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The man found guilty of causing a crash that killed two people during a Retrofest car cruise three years ago will serve some time behind bars, almost one quarter of all eligible voters in the riding of Chatham-Kent-Leamington took advantage of the advance polls over the long weekend, and over 180 people in Chatham-Kent have registered to take part in a fundraising 5km run coming up later this week.

An increase in substance use and behavioural issues is prompting the Chatham-Kent library to make some changes, a Wallaceburg man is facing an assault charge after he allegedly hit someone else in the head with a golf club on Good Friday, and voter turnout is noticeably up in the federal election compared to the last time Canadians went to the polls.

The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is warning the public about three more measles exposure sites. The damage is estimated at $200K after a house fire on Patteson Avenue in Chatham last night. A drug bust at a Chatham motel turned up suspected fentanyl and more than half a kilo of cocaine. The largest annual pop culture celebration returns to Chatham-Ken on the weekend with another two-day event. The Boston Marathon was no match for two Chatham-Kent runners.

The damage is estimated at $200,000 and the cause is going down as "undetermined" after a house fire on Patteson Avenue in Chatham, Chatham-Kent's largest annual pop culture celebration returns on the weekend with another two-day event, and Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday.

Catholics across southwestern Ontario are joining mourners worldwide after the death of Pope Francis, the federal election now less than a week away a new poll shows the Conservatives are closing the gap with the leading Liberals, and Grade 8 students across Chatham-Kent have the opportunity to take part in a first-of-its-kind track and field event.

A special weather statement is in effect due to strong winds. The upcoming Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie Campaign in Chatham-Kent will support a student nutrition program. Two Wallaceburg runners laced up at the Boston Marathon today. The Vatican released the Pope's death certificate Monday afternoon, revealing that he died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. With one week left until the federal election, the latest polling numbers show the Liberals with an 8-point lead. Canada's last carbon rebate payments go out starting Tuesday.

Two Wallaceburg runners are lacing up at the Boston Marathon today, the federal party leaders are spreading out across Canada today, and a tasty treat from a popular local coffee shop will help to make sure kids have healthy eating options at school.

Some sad news out of the Vatican this morning, the Walpole Island Fire Department is asking for cooperation from the public as it continues to battle some blazes that are burning on the First Nation, and today's the last day for advance polls in the federal election.