BlackburnNews.com file photo of the Ontario Court of Justice. (Photo by Jason Viau)Essex Town Councillor Randy Voakes is on one year of probation after pleading guilty to an assault with a weapon charge.
The 56-year-old was in court yesterday.
Although he plead guilty, he won't do any jail time as he was given a conditional discharge.
Along with his probation, Voakes is prohibited from using any kind of weapon for the next five years.
More than 1,000 litres of Clamato juice and 137 litres of Vodka were used to make a record breaking cocktail.
On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with April Colby, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says the new Chatham-Kent Community Hub in downtown Chatham is progressing nicely.
The bridge had been closed since early September due to a mechanical issue stopping the bridge from opening for marine traffic.
CK Welcome Week 2026 highlights Chatham-Kent's cultural diversity and celebrates the contributions of newcomers and immigrants in the community.
