Big Squeeze brings in big cash for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

August 15, 2023

The Big Squeeze has given the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program in Sarnia-Lambton a big boost.

Over 60 organizations and businesses raised $27,109.60 by selling lemonade and treats Aug. 9

MacFarlane Chevrolet Buick GMC raised the most money of anything of the competitors, $2,200 in total, with the Wyoming Legion and the Lambton OPP also making the top five fundraisers with $1,270.95 and $1,250 respectively.

The Imperial City Brew House in Sarnia had the Best Lemonade according to the Big Brother/Big Sister judges. The Central Lambton Family Health Team placed third in that category.

The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton was also recognized as one of the Top 5 Bests Lemonade Stands with Johnny G’s of Petrolia.

And Sipken’s Nursery was named one of the Top Five Themed Lemonade stands.

Corunna’s Drouin named to the Indiana U Hall of Fame

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Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping the second time will be a charm. The town will again apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The federal program was announced early in 2024 and early this summer Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and Warwick were shut out of funding which would have allowed the municipalities to attract more affordable housing investment in

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Town may recognize Petrolia White Rose Band with plaque

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Norm Sutherland wants Petrolia to honour its musical history. He’s written a letter to town council asking if it will consider erecting a plaque at the new bandshell, built as a legacy project during the town’s 150th anniversary. “Mr. Percie Cox, musical director of the Petrolia White Rose Band and teacher of almost all of the youngsters

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Lambton wants tighter rules for vape sales

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Public Health officials want vape shop owners who sell to minors to face Automatic Prohibition, just like store owners who sell cigarettes. In a report to Lambton County Council, Jordan Banninga, manager of health promotion says a recent survey shows up to 30 per cent of teens from 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least

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OPP urge safety as deer season starts

September 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Lambton OPP are urging drivers to be on the lookout for deer. OPP suggest watching for deer especially in rural and wooded areas, use your high beams to illuminate the eyes of a deer on or near the road. If you see a deer, the OPP suggests you slow down and blow your horn