Petrolia Flyers dump Trojans
OPP say investigation in Oil Springs not suspicious
August 29, 2024
Lambton OPP are offering no details of a heavy police presence in Oil Springs Thursday.
Five police vehicle including a forensics van were parked in front of a home on Oil Springs Line for several hours after police were called to the home for a wellness check. OPP officers, at least one carrying a camera, moved in and out of the building in the afternoon. Witnesses say a body was removed from the home.
Bystanders say three large dogs were removed from the home early in the day.
Media Relations Officer Const. Jeanine Robertson confirms the police were at the scene but say the incident wasn’t suspicious and no further details will be released.
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Petrolia Flyers dump Trojans
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Tobias Iantorno and Lucas Rogers both scored twice to lead the Petrolia Flyers to a 5-2 home ice win over Thamesford. Cam Davidson had the other in PJHL action Thursday at the Greenwood Recreation Centre. Andrew Jaques contributed three assists and Parker Davidson had two helpers. Ethan Everaert won his fourth straight decision in the Petrolia cage and his tenth
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Lambton Public Health issuing a Cold Weather Alert for Monday
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Lancers win seven races, place second overall at LK swim meet
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UPDATED: ‘A little bit of our heart and soul in this town is gone today’
January 17, 2025
Bothwell residents watch as fire rips through three buildings, including diner and post office Heather Wright/The Independent “A little bit of our heart and soul in this town is gone today.” That from Bothwell resident Crystal Ashburn. She and her parents, Al and Marianne Ashburn, watched as the front of Mrs. A’s General Store burst into flames and fell to
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