(BlackburnNews.com photo)The Town of Hanover has seen the crime rate drop over 9% between 2014 and 2015.
Hanover saw 32% fewer violent crimes last year, and 16 per cent fewer property crimes.
Drug offences dropped 33 per cent from 2011 to 2015.
Hanover Police Sergeant Jason Rahn credits effective community policing strategies and increased community awareness.
The Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics gathered and analyzed the crime numbers and released the Uniformed Crime Reporting Survey.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
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.
