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A horse has died after a barn caught fire south of Chatham, Chatham-Kent fire crews were called to a second fire yesterday, and two of the most prolific baseball names to come out of Chatham-Kent are set to receive special recognition from the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers this month.

Morning News for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Provincial police are asking the public for help finding the cause of a weekend oil spill near Chatham. Farmers are facing financial pressure as grocery prices rise without a corresponding boost to their own earnings. A new documentary is highlighting farmerettes and the crucial role they played during the Second World War. A drop in cross-border traffic may actually be a boon for Canadian tourism operators. CK's Paisley Fraleigh is one of 25 girls chosen to represent Team Ontario in the upcoming U-18 Women's Tackle National Championship. UCC's girls' rugby team is out at OFSAA after falling 26-5 in their quarter-final match.

An oil spill on Highway 401 that may have caused a crash over the weekend is still under investigation, the ongoing trade war with the U.S. is still drawing mixed reaction in Canada, and a Chatham-Kent footballer is set to compete in the 2025 U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship.

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is feeling the strain from the rising number of measles cases in the community, a special celebration is set for Wheatley this coming weekend, and the long-time president of a local utility provider is getting ready to retire.

Provincial police have closed the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Victoria Road because of a crash. Chatham-Kent police are investigating a pair of serious crashes that sent multiple people to the hospital over the weekend. CK police are warning drivers not to go around road closed signs and barricades at crash sites. Staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are urging people to get the measles vaccine, if they haven't already. Industry Minister Melanie Joly says Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects. Closing arguments in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior team will begin Monday.

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a pair of serious crashes that sent multiple people to the hospital over the weekend, police are warning drivers not to go around road closed signs and barricades at crash sites, and the federal government is showing its support for the Canadian steel and aluminum industry by saying it's committed to using Canadian products for its national infrastructure and defence projects.

Ontario is joining forces with three other provinces to help grow the country's economy, a new sculpture has been unveiled at the hospital in Chatham, and a softball player from Chatham is taking her talents to the bench.