(Photo courtesy of wikimedia commons)It was on this day in 1918 that a Chatham man published a song that went on to become one of the most popular songs of the First World War era.
K-K-K-Katy was written by Geoffrey O'Hara, and was subtitled "The Stammering Song." It went on to sell more than a million copies in sheet music.
O'Hara wrote the song while on a visit to Kingston.
The song was also a big hit when recorded by American tenor Billy Murray.
You can listen to it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAAkrI-aaOE
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.
