More annual events, great moments for local sports stars and the announcement of Wallaceburg’s golf course were among the highlights in the month of August.
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AUGUST
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they extended the contract of kicker Shaun Suisham – read the story here.
Two people died and three others were injured after two water crafts collided in the South Channel off of Harsens Island in Michigan – directly across from Walpole Island – our original story. Here are the detail about the charges laid in the incident – full story.
Unpaid bills led to the water being shut off on Walpole Island First Nation for some residents – full story. Read our follow-up story – here.
Michelle Bissonnette is welcomed at the new curator at the Wallaceburg and District Museum – full story and interview.
WAMBO 26 lived up to expectations and brought thousands of people to Wallaceburg – read our interview with chair Bill Wolsing here. Check out more photos here.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit shut down the Knights of Columbus chicken dinner in Wallaceburg because of health concerns – read the original story here. Read the follow-up story – here.
Vandals struck Wallaceburg during WAMBO weekend – full story and photos.
About 100 local youth took part in a free lacrosse camp at the Walpole Island Sports Complex – full story and photos.
We announced that Baldoon Golf Club would be closing – here is our original story.
North Kent got three new candidates in the municipal election – Joe Faas, Marc Reid and Gary Clarkson.
Mitchell’s Bay held their inaugural Open Bass Tournament – here is our recap.
There were great vibes, and lower numbers at Wallaceburg Ribfest this year – full recap.
The Dresden Rotary Club wrapped up their annual concert series – full story.
Wallaceburg’s Joel Shepley and Jordan Durston were a part of the Six Nations Arrows team who captured the Minto Cup after winning the Canadian Junior ‘A’ National lacrosse championship in Langley, British Columbia – full story.
The downtown Wallaceburg mural was refurbished and put back up – full story and more photos.
WDSS lands $2.25 million from the province for improvements to the school, including a refurbished track – full story.
‘I stepped off the school bus and was hit by a car’ – Dana Haggith of the Sydenham Current writes about her experience when she was hit by a car after stepping off the school bus when she was eight-years-old – full story here.
TJ Brodie raising funds and awareness for CF – read our interview with the NHLer here.
Year In Review 2014
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