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OLG Slots Add $8.5 Million to Central Huron Economy

The OLG Slots have injected about 8.5 million dollars into Central Huron's economy since they came to the Clinton Raceway in August of 2000.

Central Huron Clerk Brenda MacIsaac explains their are no strings attached to the money and council decides how it is spent.

She says one of the first things council did was set up the facade improvement program for downtown Clinton businesses and the donation program.

MacIsaac points out the donation fund supports many non-profit projects in the community as well as stimulating economic development in Central Huron.

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Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

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.