Andy Shaw (left) was awarded the silver medal at the 2017 Canadian Track and Field Championships. Photo courtesy of Andy Shaw via Facebook.Wingham's Andy Shaw won silver in the Para-Ambulatory Men's Javelin at the 2017 Canadian Track and Field Championships.
Shaw earned his spot on the podium with a seasonal best performance of 31.99.
Shaw trains with the Saugeen Track and Field Club. Other athletes from the club competing this week at the National Championships include Madelyn Eyebergen and Emily Branderhorst in high jump; Molly Boley in discus; Hannah Diebold in Hammer; and Tony Elliot in Hammer and Discus.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays blew out Seattle 8-1 to open the weekend series
The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
