Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
Truman selected by London Knights
April 24, 2023
Petrolia’s Issac Truman has been drafted by the London Knights in the OHL Priority Selection this weekend.
Truman was one of four Lambton Jr. Sting U16 team to be taken in the draft.
Jack Nesbitt was selected in the first round and will not have to go far from home to embark on his OHL career. The captain was selected in the first round Friday night, 20th overall, by the Windsor Spitfires.The 6’4″, 195 lb. power forward had 33 goals and 80 points in 56 regular season, playoff and tournament games with the Jr. Sting this season.
He also was part of Team Ontario’s gold medal winning team at the Canada Winter Games earlier this season.
After Nesbitt was taken 20th overall in the OHL Priority Selection by the Windsor Spitfires on Friday night, three more Lambton Jr. Sting teammates were selected on Saturday.
Owen Knight was taken in the ninth round by the Sudbury Wolves while Isaac Truman and Luke Laevens were chosen in the 14th and 15th rounds by the London Knights and Spitfires respectively.
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Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
June 16, 2025
The Independent Greenhill Gardens – a once privately-owned oasis in Wilkesport – is closed to the public. That from the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation which took over the grounds in 2024. The gardens were cultivated by Joy Robson for years and her husband, Bill, allowed people to come and walk through the gardens for free. After the death of
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Thedford EMS changes years away
June 15, 2025
The Independent Thedford residents won’t be losing their ambulance station for some time. That from Lambton County officials. Last month, Lambton Shores councillors voiced concern about a county plan which would close the Thedford station and have Forest paramedics to cover their calls. Lambton EMS also plans to move the Grand Bend station near Pinery Park hoping to provide better
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No ATV rally for Petrolia Ag Society
June 15, 2025
The Independent There will not be ATVs rumbling through Petrolia this summer. Kelly Humphrey of the Petrolia Enniskillen Agricultural Society came to council in mid-May asking if PEAS could host an ATV rally with Greenwood Park as a starting and finishing point and using Petrolia streets to get to the starting and finishing point. Julie Bullock, director of parks and
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Fair banner may not fly
June 14, 2025
The Independent The Moore Agricultural Society has some big plans for the 175th anniversary of the Brigden Fair. But not all of their plans may work out. The ag society has asked for and received several approvals from St. Clair Township council for special events at the landmark fair including allowing a low-level Canadian Armed Forces Flyby and helicopter landings
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