(BlackburnNews.com photo)The Essex County OPP and the Ministry of Transportation conducted a taxi cab blitz in Leamington on Wednesday.
Of the 11 cabs inspected, nine were placed out of service because of unsafe conditions of the vehicle. The vehicles were placed out of service for steering, frame rot, tires and brakes.
Six taxi cabs had their plates removed by the Ministry of Transportation. A Leamington bylaw officers removed two municipal plates.
Licenses will not be reissued until safety inspections are completed.
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.
