The Forest welcome sign was destroyed by a transport truck - Oct 7/18 (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Swift)Forest's brand new welcome sign was severely damaged after being hit by a transport truck early Sunday morning.
Lambton OPP said the vehicle was travelling southbound on Highway 21 at around 6:30 a.m. when it crossed over to the northbound lanes and crashed into the ditch near Rawlings Road.
The truck barrelled through the landscaped sign, leaving it in pieces.
The 43-year-old driver from Wallaceburg is charged with careless driving and will attend traffic court on December 13.
A 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.
Members of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's administration held an information session where they answered questions and outlined all efforts to stop the project.
Deb Martin, who moved to Chatham back in 2024, is running in Ward 8, hoping to be one of two councillors representing the southern part of Chatham.
Canada's late rally came up just short as they fell 2-1 to Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup Wednesday. The Canadians finish second in Group B to advance to the knockout stage for the very first time.
The speed limit on the remainder of Highway 401 across Chatham-Kent will be increased at the end of August.
CK police have charged a Blenheim man and a Chatham man with assault concerning separate incidents.
