OPP, Petrolia warn e-scooter riders of the rules
The Independent wins provincial honours
April 18, 2023
For the fourth time in five years, The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton has been named the top small newspaper in the province.
The Ontario Community Newspaper Association handed out its 2022 awards Friday and The Independent was named the Best Newspaper among those with circulation under 2,000.
The judges praised The Independent’s “extensive coverage, strong photography, clean design and effective advertising…providing the people the information they need about their community.”
The Independent also placed second in Sports Photography for Heather Wright’s photo at the Alvinston Pro Rodeo and third for a story about racism in hockey in the Sports and Recreation category.
“We’re excited to be recognized again for the work we love to do,” says Publisher Heather Wright.
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OPP, Petrolia warn e-scooter riders of the rules
September 8, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The OPP and officials from the Town of Petrolia want you to know it is against the law for your pre-teens to be driving e-scooters down the street. The warning is part of a campaign to highlight some of the rules around riding the motorized vehicles as the number of accidents involving scooters rise. Data shows there
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Watford intersection opens, Grand Bend bridge work begins
September 8, 2026
The Independent One major construction project is complete and another is set to begin again in Lambton County. Lambton County officials say the intersection of Confederation and Nauvoo Road is complete. It had been closed to summer traffic since July 1. Officials say the lights hanging at the intersection are not yet working. For now, traffic will operate as it
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Flyers announce date for home opener
September 8, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent After a trio of dates on the road, the Petrolia Flyers will skate up against the Exeter Hawks in their 2026-27 PJHL homeopener on Thursday Sept. 24. Game time will be 7:30. Petrolia begins the regular season away from the friendly confines of the Greenwood Recreation Centre with contests at Lucan on Sept. 12, Exeter on Sept.
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Local Special Olympians honoured
September 8, 2026
The Independent Sarnia-Lambton’s Special Olympians where honoured for their accomplishments on the national stage at a party Saturday in Sarnia. Angie Sauve, Joanna Edwards, James Carpeneto and Noah Pyke, of Special Olympics Sarnia each won gold medals at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta on the weekend. Edwards and Carpeneto took top spot in the shot
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