OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal investigate Wyoming house fire
Police search for missing teen
March 11, 2014
Walpole Island Police is asking for help locating 16 year old Hugo Clyde Avina Jr.
His family has not heard from him since March 9 around 1:00 a.m. at his Walpole Island home. He is described as being a 5’4”, 150lb Aboriginal male with a medium build. He has short, straignt brown hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing red and white high top shoes and blue jeans.
The Walpole Island Police is concerned for Avina’s well being and anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to please contact the Walpole Island Police at (519) 627-6011.
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OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal investigate Wyoming house fire
July 15, 2025
Lambton OPP are investigating after a house fire in Wyoming. Wyoming firefighters, paramedics and the OPP were called to a home on Zone Street Saturday just after lunch. There were no injures because the homeowners were away at the time. No details were given about amount of damage done. Police say the fire is suspicious and the Crime Unit is
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Iced Out: Petrolia rec leagues say new ice times offside, could end league play
July 15, 2025
Petrolia ice times to get second look Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia will take a second look at the way its divvied up ice time this year after complaints senior hockey leagues are not being treated fairly. Recently, Julie Bullock, director of parks and recreation, completed the schedule for all the ice users. The town had received a request from Petrolia
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Art for All at Petrolia’s Art in the Park
July 15, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Victoria Park was a busy place as visitors came for the annual Art in the Park Friday and Saturday as people came from all around to take in the artists and artisans. Here’s some of what we saw:
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Crocheting senior of the year
July 14, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent When she was in her 30s, a neighbour offered to teach Ruth Anne Mater to crochet. It looked fun, so she picked up a hook. It seems to many as though her hands have not been idle since. Monday, Mater was honoured as Dawn-Euphemia’s Senior of the Year. Mayor Al Broad says Mater “has been a quiet
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