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Petrolia man charged with kidnapping in Sarnia

January 12, 2025

A Petrolia man is facing kidnapping charges after an incident in Sarnia. Around 1 pm Friday, Sarnia Police were called to the corner of Confederation and Stuart after a 22 year-old woman had frantically run up to a home saying she’d been kidnapped. Police say earlier in the day, two men and a woman had come into the the 22

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Bailey expects 2025 to bring completed detox centre

January 12, 2025

But will it bring a provincial election? Heather Wright/The Independent Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey says 2025 will be the year Lambton’s withdrawal management centre will be completed. And he’s not ruling out the possibility of an election this year. Bailey spoke to The Independent on New Years Day on what lay ahead for his riding. One of the bright spots,

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Homelessness, addiction key Lambton issues in 2025

January 12, 2025

Heather Wright & Cathy Dobson/The Independent Lambton Warden Kevin Marriott says homelessness and addiction issues will be top of the agenda in 2025 for the county. Marriott spoke to The Independent New Years’ Day about what lay ahead for 2025. “I’m hoping there’s some signs that we can resolve some of the big issue of ‘24,” he said pointing to

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East Lambton U18 B wins Tier 2 Silver Stick

January 12, 2025

The East Lambton Eagles are International Silver Stick U18 B champions. The team beat the Douro Dukes 4-1 to claim the title in Forest Sunday afternoon to complete the tournament without one loss. The Eagles beat Shelburne 3-2 Friday morning to open the tournament. East Lambton then topped Douro 4-3 later in the day. Saturday, the Eagles held the Pittsburgh

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