What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, August 25

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Morning, CK. Two things worth knowing before you head out today: if you're in Chatham, the tap's still fine to use but the PUC wants you to ease up where you can this week, and the race for mayor just got its final name. Here's Tuesday.

⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather

Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 159.9¢ at Petro-Canada (93 Park Ave E) and Canadian Tire (76 Keil Dr) up to 165.9¢ at Esso (410 Queen St) today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →

Weather: A bright, warm day. Morning starts mild at 14° and mainly sunny. Afternoon climbs to 24° (feels 28), still mainly sunny. Evening cools to 21° and turns partly cloudy, settling at 18° overnight.

💧 Major Story — Chatham Asked to Ease Up on Water Use This Week

The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is asking Chatham residents to cut back on non-essential water use from August 24 through 28, while crews repair a major water transmission line along Charing Cross Road that feeds the Chatham Water Treatment Plant. Drinking, cooking, and bathing are all still fine — it's things like long showers, car washing, and lawn watering the PUC wants people to hold off on for the week.

The repair is routine maintenance rather than an emergency fix, but the PUC says keeping demand down helps the system handle the reduced capacity while the line is out.

Read more on Sydenham Current →

🗳️ Major Story — CK's Mayoral Race Is Now Full, and a Sitting Councillor Is Stepping Back

April Colby has filed to run for Chatham-Kent mayor, becoming the seventh and final name on the ballot for the top job this fall on Friday. Her entry closes out what's already shaping up to be a crowded race for council's top seat.

The same day, Ward councillor Morena McDonald announced she won't be seeking re-election. McDonald has held the seat for just over two years, after being chosen to fill the vacancy left by Steve Pinsonneault — meaning her departure opens up another seat for a newcomer to claim this fall.

Read more on CK News Today →

See every candidate in the race, by ward →

📰 Today's Quick Stories

🚑 Driver critically injured, police seeking help. A 23-year-old Chatham man lost control of his vehicle and entered a ditch on Centre Side Road at Pioneer Line early Saturday morning, suffering life-threatening injuries. Chatham-Kent Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Read on Chatham Daily News →

🚨 Man charged with multiple counts of assault. Chatham-Kent Police charged a 49-year-old local resident with multiple counts of assault following an investigation. Read on CK News Today →

🚔 Impaired driving charge after headlights spotted off. A 40-year-old Chatham man was charged with impaired driving after an officer noticed his vehicle travelling without headlights on Richmond Street early Monday morning. Read on Sydenham Current →

🚨 Two women charged after no-contact violation. Two Chatham women, ages 19 and 20, were charged after police responded to a disturbance on August 22, with one accused of violating a no-contact condition. Read on Sydenham Current →

🗳️ A third candidate joins the council shuffle. Emery Huszka, 55, has entered the Ward 3 (North East Kent) council race, campaigning largely on road maintenance concerns raised by residents. Read on Chatham Daily News →

🙋 Volunteers wanted for Together CK Review Committee. Chatham-Kent is looking for volunteer members to help evaluate grant applications and allocate funding for local community events and initiatives. Read on CK News Today →

📚 Family History Fair coming to the library. The Chatham-Kent Public Library and Ontario Ancestors Kent Branch are hosting a free Family History Fair on September 26 at the Chatham Branch, with local historical groups, presentations, and activities for genealogy enthusiasts. Read on Sydenham Current →

🎬 Library kicks off book-to-film series. Chatham's library branch is running a free book-to-film adaptation screening every Tuesday afternoon in September at 2 p.m., kicking off with "The Goldfinch" on Sept. 1. Read on Sydenham Current →

🏭 Former Navistar workers reuniting Sept. 10. Former employees of the Navistar truck assembly plant, which closed in 2009, are invited to an annual reunion banquet at the Moose Lodge in Chatham. Read on Chatham Daily News →

🏆 Sports roundup. Port Lambton and Lakeshore squared off in the OBA 18U B championship in Chatham this week, the Chatham Soccer Club wrapped its house-league season with a grand festival for U7–U10 players, ex-Maroon Aydan Doyle signed his first professional hockey contract, and the Barnstormers close out their season with a five-game week. Read on Chatham Daily News →

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