Human Interest

Heritage Property in Chatham-Kent Recently Sold

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 in Human Interest

Gray Heritage Home


If you follow my blog you know that I post several articles on the Historical sites in Chatham-Kent. I always write that Chatham-Kent is steeped in History with its connections to the Underground Railway and the several historical sites likes Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Dresden, the village of North Buxton with its history during the conflict with the Nor...

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Ridgetown Native to Compete in Tokyo Olympics 2020 

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 in Human Interest


Chris non Martels at 2015 Pan Am Games

Some residents of Chatham-Kent have a very personal interest in this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Ridgetown native, Chris von Martels grew up with horses his whole life on his parent's farm. He had a passion for riding but did not get serious about his calling until he entered the competition world when he was 13. His late start certainly did not...

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Handy Bros. Awarded Business of the Year

Posted on May 10, 2021 in Human Interest


It has been a challenging year, no one can deny that but a Chatham-Kent Company has excelled regardless of the economic climate and the Global Pandemic we are experiencing. Handy Bros., a Blenheim- based business is more than 60 years old. It changed hands in 2018. The new owners, brothers, Mitch and Nic White, former employees, had the same values...

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Benefits of Being an Avid Reader

Posted on Apr 19, 2021 in Human Interest



Open Book

  Are you one of those people who used to read and today's busy world has changed all that? Where have the days gone when you can pick up a book, either fiction or otherwise and just enjoy some me time. Did you used to read your favorite magazine subscription cover to cover or really read the newspaper instead of skimming the articles? If you are h...

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Fergie Jenkins Sports Champion was Born and Raised in Chatham-Kent

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 in Human Interest


This is the last week of February and the month our country has set aside to celebrate Black History. As I have said many times in my blogs.” Chatham-Kent is steeped in Black History.” This month I have written 3 blogs on my website about some individuals who have ties to Chatham-Kent and made history in their own differnt paths of life. To that en...

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The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 in Human Interest

Christmas Scene


What does Christmas mean to you? Those of us who are a little older can remember a simpler time when we were not so busy shopping and rushing around. It was a time for family and friends to come together and just enjoy each other’s company. This year, unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, it will be a little different. Some areas will not even b...

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