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Southgate Delays Company's Lease Request Until Public Meeting

Southgate council wants to know more about a recycling company that creates electricity from burning waste wood.

Petawawa Renewable Power wants to lease land in the Dundalk Eco Industrial Park for its operation.

Southgate Councillor Christine Gordon says most people in Dundalk do not want another waste company in town, and she questioned the company’s commitment to the community considering it just wants to lease, not buy the land.

Councillor John Woodbury says council needs to hear more from the company and the public at an open house meeting before deciding on the lease. Southgate council agreed.

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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.