One scrappy Hometown Hero
Wyoming wrangles a bronze at the Eastern Canadian championship
August 30, 2022
The Wyoming Wranglers are home with bronze medals to their credit from the Eastern Canadian girls’ U-17 fastball championships on Prince Edward Island.
After an opening round loss in the round robin, the Wrangers rattled out six straight wins to advance to the semi-finals on the weekend. There they lost a tough 5-4 decision to a team from New Brunswick.
Kylee Shortt of the Wranglers was named player of the game in the final four contest.
Team Members: Mariah Altiman, Molly Battram, Olivia Battram, Riley Brush, Gracie Harse, Ava Hart, Paige Hudson, Taryn King, Avery Lines, Alley McLean, Aubrey Moffatt, Kylee Shortt, Ava Thompson
Coaches: Greg Shortt, Steve Moffatt, Richard Help and Manager, Ann Helps
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One scrappy Hometown Hero
June 22, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The young man they call the P-Town Scrapper was among four people honoured by the Toastmasters of Petrolia as Hometown Heros. Cathy Tong presented the awards to four people whose dedication to the community and volunteerism may not otherwise be recognized. She organized the contest saying she wanted to honour people in Petrolia and area who do
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Community to raise $5M for Grand Bend centre
June 22, 2026
The Independent Lambton Shores council has given the okay to draw up building plans for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre project. The $15 million centre project was given the green light by council in May with a request for staff to come up with a way to fundraise for some of the cost. Staff suggested, and council agreed, to
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Housing in Thedford warehouse needs MOE’s approval
June 19, 2026
The Independent A developer’ plans to build apartments in Thedford will have to wait. Robert Hewitt owns a former Grand Trunk Railway warehouse on Pearl Street and wants to create apartments upstairs. Lambton Shores council isn’t opposed, but says benzene has been found on the property. The amount is small and doesn’t affect the commercial use of the property, but,
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IODE honours elementary leaders
June 19, 2026
The Independent The IODE in Petrolia presented the Margaret Stokes Award to the best all-round student at each of the elementary schools in Petrolia and area. Recipients not only had high academic standards but were active in their school and a leader in their school and their community. The students recognized from left to right are William Edgar of St.
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