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Open-air Fire Ban In Hanover

The very hot, dry conditions in the area have prompted Hanover Fire Chief Ken Roseborough to issue a ban on all open-air fires within the town, effective immediately.

The Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that Hanover is currently in a high fire danger zone.

This means that fire danger is serious and extreme caution must be used.

The ban applies to all campfires and recreational fires and will be in place until further notice.

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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.

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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.