Essex County Library branch in Tecumseh, Dec 26, 2016 (Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News)Essex County libraries have a surplus because of the on-going strike.
The Chief Librarian says the 2016 surplus of almost $800,000 will be returned to the county and re-invested.
County councillors say the money can off-set operational costs like rising wages.
The Essex County Library Board is freezing its budget for 2017, and a cultural audit is also on the way to re-engage with the community.
West Region OPP says the incident was isolated with no ongoing risk to public safety
Lambton OPP are on the lookout for a break and enter suspect.
Corn, Soybeans and Wheat all finished mostly steady mid-week.
Alan Smith will begin his new role with the municipality on July 20.
Farms, nurseries, cafés, a distillery, and other local businesses will be welcoming people who take part in this year's Taste Real's Spring Rural Romp.
Council for the Municipality of Brockton is relocating the pilot from Lobies Park to the Rail Trail
