CKHA records busiest year for births with 931 babies delivered

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's Women and Children’s Program recorded a historic 931 births over the past year, marking the highest annual total in the hospital’s history. The total represents a significant increase...

Ride CK transit fares to increase July 1

Several Ride CK transit fares and pass prices will increase July 1 as part of Chatham-Kent’s phased approach to balancing transit affordability and long-term sustainability. The fare adjustments primarily affect...

BandTogether celebrates community, continuity and connection through music

By Dan White - Special to the Sydenham Current Over the past several weeks, I have been writing about three community concert bands and the event that will bring them...

Wallaceburg District Secondary School honours athletes at annual banquet

Wallaceburg District Secondary School celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes during the 2025-26 Annual Athletic Banquet, recognizing individual excellence, team success and contributions to the school's athletic programs. Hosted by the school's...

Barnstormers to honour volunteers and charitable efforts at June 9 home game

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers will recognize the volunteers who support the team's charitable and game-day operations during a special appreciation night on June 9 at...

KCSAC track and field meet brings together more than 500 student athletes

More than 500 student athletes from Grades 3 to 8 gathered at Ursuline College Chatham on Wednesday for the Kent Catholic Schools Athletic Council's...

Canadian country artist Dallas Smith closed out the opening day of Meadows Music Festival 2026 in Fergus, Ontario on Friday, May 29. An hour before Smith and his band took the main stage, SWOMP sat with him backstage for an interview

Missing indoor cat in Wallaceburg

Intact male missing from the VLA area. If seen please message Janice here -

Update- Tater has been found

Missing from Murray St. and Wallace St. area. If seen please message CarolAnn HERE.

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