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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Wednesday, September 30
The Mike's Place fire caused roughly $1M in damage and is now under Fire Marshal investigation, and EQAO results are mixed but positive at local schools
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Morning, CK. An update on yesterday's fire, and a good-news check-in on local schools. Here's Wednesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Prices around Chatham range from 174.9¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W) up to 178.9¢ at Esso (410 Queen St) today.
Gas (Diesel): Diesel ranges from 255.9¢ at Esso (404 St Clair St) up to 259.9¢ at several stations. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: An unsettled day ahead. Morning starts mild at 16° with a mix of sun and clouds and gusty south winds to 33 km/h. Afternoon warms to 22° with cloudy skies and sunny breaks. Evening cools to 20° with a 40% chance of showers. Overnight settles at 19°, with a 60% chance of rain continuing.
🔥 Major Story — Mike's Place Fire Caused Roughly $1M in Damage, Fire Marshal Investigating
The overnight fire that destroyed Mike's Place restaurant and bar in Chatham caused approximately $1 million in property damage. The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is now investigating, with assistance from Chatham-Kent Police and Fire and Emergency Services.
📚 Major Story — EQAO Results Mixed But Generally Positive at Local Schools
Chatham-Kent's public and Catholic school boards report mixed but generally positive results on this year's provincial EQAO testing, with students showing upward trends in achievement despite varied performance across different schools and grade levels.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🚨 Chatham woman turns herself in on home invasion robbery charges. The 42-year-old had been wanted in connection with an August 10 incident on Delaware Avenue. Read more →
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🎉 Coming Up
Today, Wed. Sept. 30 — FREE Movie Night: Meadowlarks, 7 PM, Chatham Capitol Theatre.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Doors Open Chatham-Kent, 10 AM, 13 sites, free; Ridgetown Farmers Market, 8 AM; Food Truck Festival, 12 PM, Cascades Casino Chatham, free; The Australian Bee Gees Show, 7 PM, Capitol Theatre ($64.90).
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Farley Foundation Fundraiser Walk & BBQ, 10 AM, Peers Wetland, Wallaceburg; Wallaceburg Concert Band, 2 PM, Capitol Theatre, free.
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