CKNow Morning Brief: Maroons Playoff Game, Drug Bust, Weather Flip

DAILY UPDATE + WEATHER

A Big Sports Night — and a Big Weather Swing

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Big day around Chatham-Kent.

🏒 The Chatham Maroons open their playoff run tonight at Memorial Arena, while local headlines also include a major drug bust, a Barnstormers roster move, and reminders about dog tags before the March 31 deadline.

🌥 Sunday: Cloudy, windy, and much warmer with a high near 17°C.
💨 Monday: Very windy, cooler, with rain turning to snow later in the day.
❄ Tuesday: Much colder with flurries and a high around -3°C.
🌤 Later this week: Temperatures recover to around 9°C Thursday and 11°C Friday.

Takeaway: Enjoy the spring tease today — winter clearly didn’t get the memo.

Weather source: forecast for Chatham, ON

BIG STORY

Maroons Playoff Hockey Tonight

Playoff hockey returns to Chatham Memorial Arena tonight. The Chatham Maroons host the St. Thomas Stars at 7PM in Game 1 of their first-round series. Expect a packed building and the kind of small-town playoff energy that only hockey brings.

POLICE BRIEFS

Several Arrests Reported Across Chatham-Kent

Police across Chatham-Kent responded to several incidents this week including theft, harassment, and outstanding warrants.

• A 35-year-old Windsor man was arrested after allegedly stealing a package from a porch on Lacroix Street before officers located him nearby with the stolen property.

• A 40-year-old Chatham man was charged with criminal harassment after repeatedly sending unwanted messages to a woman over several months.

• Officers also made additional arrests tied to outstanding warrants and probation violations during routine patrols.

Source: Chatham-Kent Police Service

QUICK HITS

Four Local Updates Worth Knowing Today

⚾ Barnstormers add Thomas Green
The Barnstormers have traded for versatile infielder Thomas Green, adding another experienced piece as the club builds toward opening day.

🚔 Webb Street drug bust
Police say a 58-year-old woman and 24-year-old man were arrested after a Webb Street raid that seized roughly $500,000 worth of fentanyl and cocaine, along with a handgun and cash.

🗳️ Election committee recruiting
Chatham-Kent is looking for volunteers for its Election Compliance Audit Committee. If you’ve got a background in finance or law, applications are open until March 31.

🐕 Dog tag deadline coming up
Local dog owners have until March 31 to get their 2026 tag before late fees kick in.

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