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Thaw Makes Waterways Dangerous In Grey County

The Grey County OPP is urging parents to keep children away from rivers, lakes and streams.

The warmer temperatures mean bodies of water that were frozen may now be unsafe

You should talk to your children about the dangers of playing around water, melting snow and ice.

As the snow and ice melt, there is also the potential for flooding.

Many people fail to recognize that even very shallow water and currents can be a hazard.

Keep vehicles, pets and children away from any areas of open water.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.