(BlackburnNews.com photo)A 44-year-old man is dead after being hit by part of a falling tree in Ingersoll.
Emergency crews were called about a sudden death at a home on Merritt Street just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Oxford OPP determined trees were being cleared from the property when part of one hit the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man has been identified as Brent Van Kooten of Oxford County.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
