Essex County Library branch in Tecumseh, Dec 26, 2016 (Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News)Essex County libraries have a surplus because of the on-going strike.
The Chief Librarian says the 2016 surplus of almost $800,000 will be returned to the county and re-invested.
County councillors say the money can off-set operational costs like rising wages.
The Essex County Library Board is freezing its budget for 2017, and a cultural audit is also on the way to re-engage with the community.
A 10-year assessment of Chatham-Kent's safety and well-being has found that local hate crime rates are rising, but continue to be well below provincial trends.
Police said predators often use grooming tactics to gain a child or youth’s trust.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run, his first at home this season, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed Baltimore 8-1 Sunday.
Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP are investigating the collision
As we reach the end of the baseball season, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum are recognizing a historical baseball team.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reporting an operating budget surplus of nearly $225,000 last year.
