North Lambton claims third consecutive Lambton-Kent Sr. Girls basketball title
OPP nab driver doing 145 km/h on Forest Road
March 12, 2025
A driver with an apparent need for speed is facing charges after a traffic stop on Forest Road.
Around 2:15 pm Tuesday, Lambton OPP noticed a vehicle speeding down Forest Road.
Police clocked the vehicle going 145 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Officers stopped the car on Egremont Road and arrested one person.
A 23 year-old from London faces four charges including stunt driving and failing to stop for a stop sign.
They also lost their licence for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for two weeks.
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North Lambton claims third consecutive Lambton-Kent Sr. Girls basketball title
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John Wright/The Independent North Lambton came away with a 42-41 win after a back and forth battle with LCCVI in the LKSSAA Senior Girls ‘AA’ basketball final Thursday night in Petrolia. The Eagles started fast, jumping out to a 24-7 lead but the Lancers fought all the way back to take a two-point lead at the end of three quarters.
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LCCVI students held at school as OPP investigated weapons sighting
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Sting trade former top pick Lammens to Owen Sound
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