OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
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Charges laid in fatal summer crash near Harriston

Police have laid charges following the end of an investigation into a fatal crash near Harriston this past summer.

On August 19th, 2020, 24-year-old Clifford resident Brandon Cox was killed in a crash on Harriston Road, west of Harriston.

Nathan Crawford, 33, of Howick, is charged with Careless Driving Causing Death, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Driver - Fail to Properly Wear Seat Belt.

A court date is scheduled for the accused to answer to the charges on January 5th, 2021 at the Provincial Offences Court in Goderich.

The charges have yet to be proven in court.

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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.