For more than two years, a melted Subway sign was a reminder to business owners like Tracey Declerk of the explosion that shook the foundation of the town of Wheatley in August of 2021.
The plan of the municipality of Chatham-Kent to purchase property in the town of Wheatley has gained cautious support. “It’s a good first step,” said Mike Untsch, owner and pharmacist of Adamson Guardian Pharmacy. “I would like other properties that were affected by the explosion to be purchased as well.”