File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / funixThe Essex 73's hammered the Wheatley Sharks 8-1 in Junior C hockey action on Tuesday.
Michael Vieira led Essex with four goals, while Matthew MacLeod, Jeremy Oriet, William Stadder and Quinn Fazekas all scored once.
Michael Vieira scored the sole goal for Wheatley.
The 73's will take on the Lakers next in Wallaceburg on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Also on Wednesday, the Sharks are back at home to face off against the Petrolia Flyers at 7:30 p.m.
Environment Canada is forecasting severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening that could produce the risk of a tornado.
A 51-year-old Blenheim woman has been arrested and charged with assault following an intimate partner violence incident in Blenheim.
A 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.
Members of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's administration held an information session where they answered questions and outlined all efforts to stop the project.
Deb Martin, who moved to Chatham back in 2024, is running in Ward 8, hoping to be one of two councillors representing the southern part of Chatham.
Canada's late rally came up just short as they fell 2-1 to Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup Wednesday. The Canadians finish second in Group B to advance to the knockout stage for the very first time.
