Boston Marathon logo, courtesy runningusa.org.Some local runners taking part in the 120th running of the Boston Marathon.
Veronica Ceponis, Dick Felton, Joe Dubois, Wes Harding and Mike Master from Sarnia have made the trip to Boston for the annual run.
Joe Perry of Wallaceburg and Petrolia's Brian Deenstra have made the trip as well.
Port Huron's Glenn Witalec and Ramon Ladezma from Fort Gratiot are also participating.
30,000 competitors from 99 countries will run the course. It's the third-largest field in the race's history.
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.
A 50-unit supportive housing project in Chatham will be moving forward after a motion to reconsider it failed.
