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Fire destroys 'nerve centre' of local mini putt course

Fire destroys 'nerve centre' of local mini putt course

'The building itself is thoroughly finished. Took me years to get it the way I wanted and here we go ... it’s going to have to be torn right out and taken out and I’ll try to come up with a plan to replace it,' says owner
Car stolen while owner paid for gas, man facing number of charges

Car stolen while owner paid for gas, man facing number of charges

Police allege the suspect 'displayed unusual signs of impairment' and claimed he was an undercover police officer during the arrest
Suspected cocaine, crystal meth seized in Kirkland Lake

Suspected cocaine, crystal meth seized in Kirkland Lake

Police say the estimated street value of the seizure is $1,900
Four-year-old dies in crash, police say

Four-year-old dies in crash, police say

The incident involved a pedestrian and happened near Thornloe
Driver found unconscious in vehicle parked in middle of street: Police

Driver found unconscious in vehicle parked in middle of street: Police

The driver was woken up by an officer, who noted the suspect allegedly had 'distinct and obvious signs of impairment'
Man charged with uttering threats after vehicle punched

Man charged with uttering threats after vehicle punched

Police say the driver confronted the suspect and there was a verbal exchange
Person accused in arson case also charged with uttering threats

Person accused in arson case also charged with uttering threats

Kirkland Lake OPP have charged a 38-year-old in separate incidents
2 facing drug trafficking charges

2 facing drug trafficking charges

The male suspect also gave police a fake name
Slow down in Schumacher, warn police

Slow down in Schumacher, warn police

The stations receiving a number of complaints about aggressive driving in the community
Concerned citizen flags down police car to report disturbance

Concerned citizen flags down police car to report disturbance

A 31-year-old charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose