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Another death in Lambton while the number of sick dips below 100.

April 20, 2021

While the number of people contracting COVID-19 in Lambton continues to fall, the virus is making its mark.

Today, another person passed away of COVID-19 – the 55th person in Lambton.

And there is another outbreak; three students at the Lambton College residence are COVID-19 positive.

In all, there were just five new cases in Lambton today. Eight four people are actively ill. Seven are in hospital and one is on a ventilator.

In Ontario, there was a significant drop in the number of cases reported – 3,469 Tuesday compared to 4,447 Monday. That may be due, in part to a problem with telecommunications giant Rogers, officials said.

Another 22 people died Tuesday.

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OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal investigate Wyoming house fire

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Iced Out: Petrolia rec leagues say new ice times offside, could end league play

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Crocheting senior of the year

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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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