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Perth Huron United Way Hopes To Meet Fundraising Goad

The Perth-Huron United Way has raised $1.1-million so far in the 2017 but still needs support.

The goal is $1.556-million to support 50 partners, programs, and services that help build strong communities.

The Paint the Town Red 2017 helped raise $8,574 in communities like Stratford, Listowel, St. Marys, Goderich, Sebringville, Exeter, Mitchell and Wingham.

And Care-A-Van of Hope brought in over $194,000, including a $15,000 donation from Scotiabank.

The Care-A-Van stopped in the communities of St. Marys, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Milverton, Mitchell, and Stratford.

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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.