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Over $70K of equipment stolen in PW break in
November 4, 2024
Lambton OPP are investigating after over $70,000 in equipment was stolen.
Nov. 1, OPP were called to a Michigan Line property in Plympton-Wyoming after the owner noticed equipment missing.
Police say sometime overnight, someone accessed the property and stole a number of items including a Yanmar compact tractor, a Ferris zero-turn mower, a 1965 Chevy half ton pickup and a Lycoming aircraft engine. The property is valued at about $70,000.
Police are investigating and ask anyone who may have information to cal 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
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Marriott declared Lambton warden
December 4, 2024
Enniskillen Mayor Kevin Marriott is Lambton’s 161th Warden Marriott was acclaimed at a ceremony steeped in tradition in the Lambton County council chambers Wednesday. Marriott told reporters while he’s ready for the challenge he is a bit nervous because of some of the major issues the county faces. “We made affordable housing and homelessness our number one priority, so that’s
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Rural policing relief coming from province
December 3, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Concerns about rising OPP costs are easing in Lambton after the province announced $77 million in funding to offset the bills which are up at least 15 per cent for most municipalities. In late October, the OPP released its 2025 projections for the 327 municipalities it covers across the province. The provincial police service will spend $445,679,925
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Part history, part retail; Petrolia’s plan for the Scotiabank building
December 3, 2024
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