Chatham-Kent fire truck. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Chatham-Kent fire truck. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
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Merlin House Fire Deemed Accidental

Damage is estimated at $10,000 after a house fire in Merlin.

CK fire officials say it happened on Thursday night on Erie St. S, and was caused by an accumulation of lint in a clothes dryer.

Working smoke alarms are being credited for alerting the home's residents, who were sleeping at the time.

Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the laundry room.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.