OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal investigate Wyoming house fire
One hot graduation night
June 16, 2022
Lots of fans, water as LCCVI honours Class of 2022
Families, friends, teachers and graduates crowded into Bradshaw Auditorium at LCCVI to honour the Class of 2022 Thursday night.
Over 150 seniors were honoured for what Principal Greg Nemcek called “the most unforgettable” high school education of any generation living through the global pandemic.
A number of students were honoured including Emma Patchett, who was the valedictorian as well as the winner of the Loran Scholarship and a Nicol Scholar along with Jalyn Jackson, Megan Jaques, Keenan Reidhead, Trevor Syer and Jada Welch.
Patchett and Connor Cumming also received the Principal’s Award for Student Leadership.
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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
July 15, 2025
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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