(BlackburnNews.com photo)Huron County OPP held the highest number of ride checks in the region during the month and a half long Festive Ride campaign.
Officers set up 264 different checkpoints between November 21 and January 7.
Five motorists received warn range suspensions, while another eight drivers were charged with over 80 mg, impaired driving and refusal offences.
The OPP say the number of checkpoints and high level of police visibility helped keep local roads safe from alleged drunk or drugged drivers.
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.
