Marking 150 years as the community of Arkona
A Lakeshore man is facing charges after an accident on Oil Heritage Road.
Lambton OPP, Lambton Emergency Medical Services and the Dawn-Euphemia Fire Department were called to a single vehicle roll over near Aberfeldy Line around 7:25 pm Thursday.
Police say the driver fled the scene on foot.
The West Region Canine and Emergency Response Team were called in to help find the driver. He was found inside a home.
The driver was checked by paramedics, and then arrested for impaired driving.
Aaron Doucett, 24, has also been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
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Marking 150 years as the community of Arkona
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The Independent Arkona residents marked 150 years as a community last Saturday. Arkona was founded in 1836, built around a mill built by Henry Utter. Originally named Smithfield in 1851, the village was renamed Arkona in 1857 and officially incorporated as a village on June 10, 1876. The highlight of the 150th anniversary was the parade which attracted the Forest
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Bright’s Grove library construction expected to start in July
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