BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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UPDATE: Man Charged After Shovel Assault

A 31-year-old man appeared in court Sunday morning after attempting to strike a woman with a snow shovel.

Windsor police closed down the 900 block of Windsor Ave. for a short time Saturday at around 2:30pm.

The female didn't sustain any injuries after the man attempted to hit her with a shovel.

Police say the man had to be negotiated out of an abandoned home before being placed under arrest. He was taken to hospital for evaluation.

The man is being charged with possession of a dangerous weapon and assault with a weapon.

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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.