BlackburnNews.com file photo of Essex Town Hall.A program aimed to reduce the feral cat population in Essex could continue this year.
Essex Council will be asked to approve a second year of spay and neuter vouchers. Last year, only half of the budgeted $75 vouchers were handed out, so the $7,700 in funding is being pushed to this year.
That money will be used for a trap, neuter, release program, with 175 vouchers available for residents at a cost of $13,000 total.
The program will need budget approval.
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.
