Bailey expects 2025 to bring completed detox centre
A Swing’n 50’s Christmas in Petrolia
December 6, 2018
Petrolia celebrated a Swinging Christmas during the annual Santa Claus Parade. Elvis made several appearances – including on the New Life Assembly’s float which featured Pastor Sam Welten as “The King.” The Petrolia Figure Skating Club created its own 50’s diner complete with pink milkshakes. Bluewater Health was spreading joy handing out bears to young parade goers while Karen Whiting – Mrs. Town Crier – is caught by the wind as she turns to see the parade behind her. Students at John Knox Christian School portrayed the original Christmas theme, complete with animal hats for the manger scene. But Santa was the star of the show, and the little ones were thrilled to see him. Jacob Braun, 4, of Marthaville, lit up when he saw the man in the red suit. His two-year old sister, Anna – sitting on mom Elizabeth’s lap – was not as impressed.
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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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Petrolia man charged with kidnapping in Petrolia
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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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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Former Inwood firefighters to give out scholarships, grants
January 12, 2025
Making the best in a ‘terrible’ situation Heather Wright/The Independent They’ve had to jump through a lot of hoops, but former Inwood firefighters are ready to “make the best of a terrible situation” and invest in their community. The former Inwood Firemen’s Association is now the Inwood Firemen’s Community Organization and is preparing to offer scholarships and grants to the
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