Author: Jay Smith

Jay Smith is the afternoon drive host of "Weekdaze" on 99.1 CKXS, based out of Wallaceburg. Smith, a local journalist and radio personality, is a Thamesville born and bred sports enthusiast and father of twin girls, Grace and Aubrey. Jay is a grad of Conestoga College's Journalism: Print and Broadcasting program. An avid Red Wings and Blue Jays fan, Smith is also a retired professional wrestler. Jay supplies play-by-play for local Jr. C hockey games on 99.1 CKXS and can be heard live on the air daily from 2 to 7 pm. Follow Smith on Twitter @jay991ckxs

Is OHL Arena In Chatham Still Possible?

Is OHL Arena In Chatham Still Possible?

Jay Smith- June 23, 2015

A $4.8 million upgrade to Chatham's Memorial Arena is one of three arena upgrade possibilities for C-K's future - Photo by Helen Heath/ Chatham Maroons ... Read More

Farnsworth Honoured at Dresden Raceway

Farnsworth Honoured at Dresden Raceway

Jay Smith- June 22, 2015

WRITTEN BY: GARY PATTERSON Horse Racing at Dresden Raceway JUNE 21, 2015 – (DRESDEN) - Veteran horseman Ormand Farnsworth was enshrined into the Dresden Raceway ... Read More

Local Sports Briefs: June 22

Local Sports Briefs: June 22

Jay Smith- June 22, 2015

The following are 99.1's local sports highlights from June 22, 2015. For more local sports news and updates, tune in to 99.1 CKXS for daily ... Read More

Red Devils Season Finale Sunday, Playoff Bound

Red Devils Season Finale Sunday, Playoff Bound

Jay Smith- June 19, 2015

The Wallaceburg Red Devils will battle the Point Edward Pacers in their regular season finale on Sunday - Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin/ CKSN.ca The Wallaceburg ... Read More

Local Sports Briefs: June 19

Local Sports Briefs: June 19

Jay Smith- June 19, 2015

The following is a wrap up of local sports news and highlights from 99.1 CKXS for June 19, 2015. Keep up to date with current ... Read More

Local Sports Briefs: June 18

Local Sports Briefs: June 18

Jay Smith- June 18, 2015

The following is a wrap up of local sports news and highlights from 99.1 CKXS for June 18, 2015. Keep up to date with current ... Read More

George Chuvalo at KAYO Event Saturday

George Chuvalo at KAYO Event Saturday

Jay Smith- June 18, 2015

Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo will be a special guest at KAYO Boxing Club's Olympic Style Amateur event this Saturday in Chatham at the W.I.S.H. ... Read More

Pan Am Torch Run A Memorable Day For Aaron Jubenville

Pan Am Torch Run A Memorable Day For Aaron Jubenville

Jay Smith- June 17, 2015

Aaron Jubenville hands off the Pan-Am Games torch flame to Andrew Galloway in downtown Wallaceburg on Tuesday afternoon. For Aaron Jubenville, being named a Pan-Am ... Read More

Wallaceburg Wins Big In Devilish Showdown

Wallaceburg Wins Big In Devilish Showdown

Jay Smith- June 17, 2015

Cory Lucier of the Wallaceburg Red Devils, is enjoying a breakout season, with 77 points through 18 games. Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin/ CKSN.ca In another ... Read More

Pan-Am Flame Burns Bright In C-K

Jay Smith- June 16, 2015

The Pan-Am Games flame made its way through Chatham-Kent Tuesday afternoon, with stops in Wallaceburg and Chatham. The flame and local torch bearers were welcomed ... Read More

Rankin and Borth Double Up At Dresden Raceway

Rankin and Borth Double Up At Dresden Raceway

Jay Smith- June 15, 2015

Dresden Raceway action - Photo by Gary Patterson (DRESDEN)- Donnie Rankin Jr and Tyler Borth both scored driving doubles at Dresden Raceway. Rankin, who is ... Read More

Wallaceburg Lacrosse Double Header Saturday

Wallaceburg Lacrosse Double Header Saturday

Jay Smith- June 11, 2015

Wallaceburg lacrosse fans have been getting spoiled this year. With the addition of the Sr. B Thrashers club, Memorial Arena has become an even more ... Read More

Corey Lucier Continues Breakout Season In Red Devils Win

Corey Lucier Continues Breakout Season In Red Devils Win

Jay Smith- May 22, 2015

The Wallaceburg Red Devils picked up their first road win of the year Thursday night in London, snapping a three-game winless streak in a key ... Read More