OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal investigate Wyoming house fire
Two face charges in Watford vehicle thefts
December 28, 2020
Two men – one from London, the other from Brantford – are facing charges after several break and enters in Watford.
Lambton OPP were called to Watford Dec. 19 after several break and enters and a number of stolen vehicles. While they were investigating, OPP got a call about a stolen pickup speeding down Nauvoo Road, following another stolen car from another jurisdiction.
Later, the OPP were called to a crash south of Inwood. The people in the truck fled on foot but the police arrested them a short distance away.
Jordon Jennings, 29, from London faces 18 charges including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and bail violations.
Brandon Perry, 31, of Brantford faces 14 charges including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation and possession of property obtained by crime.
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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
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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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