BlackburnNews.com file photo from Lions vs. Rams, Sept.9, 2012, at Ford Field.Running back Ameer Abdullah out of Nebraska has been selected 54th overall by the Detroit Lions in Round 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Abdullah rushed for over 1,600 yards in the last two seasons and scored 19 touchdowns last year.
As well, the Lions have traded the 88th and 143rd overall picks to Minnesota for the 80th overall pick to get Stanford cornerback Alex Carter.
Day three of the NFL Draft starts on Saturday at 12pm with Rounds 4-7.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
