Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
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LCCVI tops North Lambton to move into second in high school hockey
February 5, 2025
LCCVI moved into a second place in boys’ high school hockey with a 5-1 win over North Lambton Wednesday in Petrolia.
The Lancers are now tied for second place with St. Patrick’s with 4-3 records after the Irish upended Northern, 4-2 on Wednesday. The Vikings lead the standings with a 5-2 mark.
St. Patrick’s closes out the regular season against the Eagles in Forest next Tuesday while the Lancers have a chance to tie Northern for top spot when they take on the Vikings at Greenwood next Wednesday.
The playoffs begin the week of Feb. 18.
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Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
September 16, 2026
The Independent Firefighters from Lambton County were among the first responders called to an early morning blaze at Chatham’s Ethanol Plant. Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to the Greenfield Global facility around midnight for a fire. By 3 am, firefighters from St. Clair Township, Borouge International – formerly NOVA – and Shell were on the scene to help with about 15
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Enniskillen wants International Plowing Match info
September 16, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The Township of Enniskillen will reach out to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) to meet about plans for the International Plowing Match to be hosted in the township in 2027. During the Sept. 8 council meeting, Councillor Tim Williams questioned whether the township had been notified about the 2027 International Plowing Match. It was announced in April
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Basement leak latest problem during Moore Sportsplex reno
September 16, 2026
The Independent Groundwater is seeping into the basement of the Mooretown Sports Complex It’s another problem uncovered during the renovation of the pool. Before the pool work began in April, council agreed to rebuild the change room. Contractors had found iron pipes in the walls were corroding. After finding some cash in the budget, council okayed that work. Then, in
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Flags honour Nisbet, secure first win in home opener
September 16, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent Casey Schouten scored four times, including a natural hat trick in the second period, to lead the Mooretown Flags toa 6-1 win over Walpole Island in the PJHL opener at the Moore Sports Complex last Saturday night. Jace Dupuis had a goal and three assists for the Flags while Wes Robertson had the other goal for Mooretown.
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