5 Things You Need To Know For August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

_{August 25th is the 237th day of the year. There are 128 days remaining until the end of the year.}

Still busy and lots to do at any of the 11 Chatham-Kent Public Library branches before everyone goes back to school.

Go online and find out more about the Virtual Trivia Night, Lego Club, Messy Thursday and more. The Chatham branch hosts Movies @ Your Library today, stop by to see Paterson. Movies start at 2 p.m.

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers scored a franchise record 24 runs last night, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 24-7. C-K hit 6 home runs in the convincing win.

The Barnstormers are back on the field tonight to take on the Barrie Baycats. You won’t see this game on your pocket schedules, its a rain make up game from earlier in the season. After tonight, just one more home game on Sunday at Fergie Jenkins Field.

Manager Dom Dinelle will be In the Dugout with CKMORNINGS later this morning at 8:40.

The Chatham Maroons will hit the ice for the first time this season on the weekend.

Chatham will play the Lasalle Vipers on Sunday at Thames Campus Arena at 2:30.

Tickets available at 1:30, $5 cash at the door.

It may not feel like it, but it is officially Pumpkin Spiced Latte season.

Starbucks brings back the iconic PSL today marking the unofficial start of fall for coffee lovers.

The drink combines espresso, steamed milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin-pie spices.

The world’s oldest living person just turned 117.

Ethel Caterham celebrated her birthday on Friday in Surrey, England, surrounded by family and friends. Born in 1909, she has lived through two world wars, six British monarchs and even survived COVID at the age of 110.

Her advice for making it this far? Avoid arguments, listen to people and don’t make too much of a fuss.