A long-time political powerhouse is being laid to rest today.
Friends and family members of former London Mayor Tom Gosnell will gather at the Metropolitan United Church at 2pm.
Gosnell died on Monday night at age 63 after a long battle with cancer.
He was first elected mayor in 1986 and served until 1994. After a hiatus from politics he returned to the Board of Control in 2003.
Gosnell served as deputy mayor until 2010.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
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The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
