Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
It’s no boo-boo: black bear spotted near Grand Bend
June 1, 2016
Lambton OPP responded to an unusual complaint; a person on Cedarview Drive saw a 300 pound black bear in his backyard.
The bear came in off a cliff which slopes towards the Lake Huron beach. Once the bear saw the person, it scooted off. He was last seen going toward the beach.
The OPP say black bears have made their way to Lambton County – as well as moose – and if you see a black bear that “appears to be a predatory nuisance – you should inform police and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
For more information on how to react to bears go to www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise
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Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
September 16, 2026
The Independent Firefighters from Lambton County were among the first responders called to an early morning blaze at Chatham’s Ethanol Plant. Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to the Greenfield Global facility around midnight for a fire. By 3 am, firefighters from St. Clair Township, Borouge International – formerly NOVA – and Shell were on the scene to help with about 15
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Enniskillen wants International Plowing Match info
September 16, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The Township of Enniskillen will reach out to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) to meet about plans for the International Plowing Match to be hosted in the township in 2027. During the Sept. 8 council meeting, Councillor Tim Williams questioned whether the township had been notified about the 2027 International Plowing Match. It was announced in April
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Basement leak latest problem during Moore Sportsplex reno
September 16, 2026
The Independent Groundwater is seeping into the basement of the Mooretown Sports Complex It’s another problem uncovered during the renovation of the pool. Before the pool work began in April, council agreed to rebuild the change room. Contractors had found iron pipes in the walls were corroding. After finding some cash in the budget, council okayed that work. Then, in
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Flags honour Nisbet, secure first win in home opener
September 16, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent Casey Schouten scored four times, including a natural hat trick in the second period, to lead the Mooretown Flags toa 6-1 win over Walpole Island in the PJHL opener at the Moore Sports Complex last Saturday night. Jace Dupuis had a goal and three assists for the Flags while Wes Robertson had the other goal for Mooretown.
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