Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's extended their winning streak to five thanks to a 6-1 win over the Alvinston Flyers.
Jordan Ryan led Essex with two goals and an assist, while teammate Matt Zelko had three assists.
The win improves the 73's to 13-1-1-1 on the season and keeps them in first place.
Essex is off until next Tuesday when they host Mooretown.
Chatham-Kent residents are showing a high level of interest in the upcoming election.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
