Michael Bennett

Philadelphia

Morning Host at WTDY-FM (Philadelphia, PA)

🎙Morning show host on @new965philly also heard on @kywnewsradio @mostrequestedlive

Articles

Predicted Newcastle team v Crystal Palace

1 week ago | themag.co.uk | Michael Bennett

Looking at the Newcastle team v Crystal Palace. The NUFC players hoping to continue their winning form. Premier League victories over West Ham, Brentford, Leicester and Man U, plus of course that magnificent performance and triumph at Wembley against Liverpool. United now looking to make it six wins in a row. So, what can we expect the Newcastle team v Crystal Palace to be?
Chatham-Kent Council approves four-way stop for Rushton’s Corners intersection

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

Chatham-Kent Council unanimously agreed with Ward 3 East Kent Councillor John Wright – that the dangerous Kent Bridge Road-Ridge Line intersection needs to be converted to a four-way stop. Council approved recommendations from the Chatham-Kent Engineering Department and hired a consultant that a four-way stop to control traffic in all directions is the safest measure for the Rushton’s Corners intersection, which has been the scene of 24 serious collisions since 2017.
Council was to consider four-way stop for Rushton’s Corners

2 weeks ago | therecord.com | Michael Bennett

During Monday night’s meeting, Chatham-Kent Council was asked to approve converting the Kent Bridge Road-Ridge Line intersection into a four-way stop. The Chatham-Kent Engineering department was bringing its recommendation to Council based on studies conducted by a consulting company. The intersection currently has stop signs for north and southbound traffic on Kent Bridge Road, while east-west traffic on Ridge Line has the right-of-way.
Public Health, CKHA team up to address measles outbreak

1 month ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has opened a Measles Information Centre to provide direction for people who have been exposed to the measles virus but have not been fully vaccinated. The clinic is located outside the Emergency Department at the Chatham hospital site and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last registration at 4 p.m. However, visits to the Measles Information Centre are by appointment only.
Predicted Newcastle team v Brighton

1 month ago | themag.co.uk | Michael Bennett

Looking at the Newcastle team v Brighton. Eddie Howe and his players hoping to bounce back from that defeat at Liverpool. A win on Sunday would take Newcastle into the last eight of the FA Cup. Newcastle United would be then just one further victory away from a return to Wembley, for an FA Cup semi-final at the end of April. So, what can we expect the Newcastle team v Brighton to be?
Bothwell secession petition sparks debate and action

2 months ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

Whether or not their petition to secede is even considered, residents in the Bothwell and Zone Twp. area are pleased with the attention their concerns have attracted. “I’m very happy with the conversations we have provoked,” said Emery Huszka, spokesperson for area residents. “There’s a lot to be discussed, and being quiet doesn’t find any resolutions.”The petition is asking the Ontario government to allow Zone Twp.
Winners go on to District Competition

2 months ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

The annual Ridgetown Knights of Columbus St. Raphael Council 8435 recently held the annual Free Throw Contest for the town’s three elementary schools. The winners in each age and gender division will compete in the District 51 Free Throw Competition this Saturday at Ridgetown District High School. The local shooters will take on the winners from the Blenheim Fr Ladislaus Council 7744 and Thamesville’s Pope Paul VI Council 7251 competitions.
Firefighters battle blaze in extreme cold

2 months ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

For the second time in less than a week, local fire crews had to battle extreme weather conditions while fighting a working fire. Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue Station 10 Orford and Station 11 Ridgetown responded to a house fire on Thomson Line (Duart) last Tuesday night that was called in around 8:35 p.m.Firefighters and units from the Orford and Ridgetown stations responded fully, while Station 9 Bothwell also responded for tanker support.
Rondeau cottagers pleased with revised lease agreement

2 months ago | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

The change is in the mail – and the Rondeau cottage owners couldn’t be happier. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks mailed a revised lease agreement to the 270-plus cottage owners last week for them to review and sign. Cottage owners, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and stakeholders received notice in late December that the Ministry was extending leases on cottages in Rondeau Provincial Park for 14 years, good until Dec. 31, 2038.
Ridgetown native, Dr. Margery Holman named to the Order of Ontario

Jan 6, 2025 | thespec.com | Michael Bennett

Dr. Margery Holman has earned a number of accolades and awards over her 50-plus-year career as a coach, professor, and administrator. These honour her advocacy for equity and eliminating harassment and abuse in sports. Dr. Holman, who was born and raised in Ridgetown, received her most prestigious honour last week when she was named to the Order of Ontario. “It was a total shock and very humbling because there are so many people who have done so many good things,” said Dr. Holman.