Fri Aug 16: Arrests in Sharif Rahman's Case Bring Answers & Hope Ahead of Summerfolk Weekend

Plus: This week's top stories, and a look at this weekend's upcoming events

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Summerfolk 2022. Photo: Miranda Miller

Did you hear that?

All day yesterday, in every interaction downtown and around Owen Sound, I heard a collective sigh of relief.

Just ahead of Summerfolk and the terrible one-year anniversary of the August 17 assault that took Sharif Rahman’s life, we are beginning to have answers.

Not all of the answers – but less of the not-knowing. And so the next stage in the healing process can begin.

Sharif’s positive impact on the community continues, and yesterday, emerged again in hugs, tears, kind words, and shared hope among his friends and community members.

Our thoughts remain with his wife, Shayela, their daughter, his family near and far, and all who were blessed to know Sharif for the too-short time he was with us.

In case you missed any, here are our top stories from this week:

Arrests Made in Fatal Assault of Sharif Rahman in Owen Sound

One Fatality in Serious Single-Vehicle Collision That Closed Highway 21

Three More Meaford Residents Charged in Property Crimes Investigation

Public Notices

• Another Household Hazardous Waste Event to Take Place this Saturday in Owen Sound (City of Owen Sound)

• Tax Bill Installment Due August 24, 2024 (Township of Georgian Bluffs)

Full subscribers - read on for news about Public Health’s pertussis warning, a fatal accident in Arran-Elderslie, highlights from the most recent Bruce County Council meeting, a tribute to Sharif Rahman, and what’s happening in and around Owen Sound this weekend.

~ Miranda

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