Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
Port Lambton Pirates sweep Chatham
May 12, 2025
Both Port Lambton teams topped the Chatham Diamonds on Saturday at the Western Counties Senior baseball season opened in Wallaceburg.
The Pirates’ 22u team downed the Diamonds, 11-0 and the Port Lambton senior club beat Chatham, 12-2.
Chatham fell to 0-3 on Sunday bowing 9-0 to Dresden.
The scheduled game last Friday between the Wyoming Cattlebarons and the Wyoming Jr. Wranglers was postponed.
Port Lambton plays its home opener on Tuesday against the Chatham Diamonds. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 at Van Damme Park.
The Pirates’ junior squad takes on the junior Diamonds at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham on Tuesday at 7.
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Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
June 23, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Ministry of Transportation officials say it will take some time to fix the buckled concrete on the westbound lanes of Highway 402. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said it appears the extreme heat was part of the problem. An unverified photo circulating
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FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH: Heat warning extended
June 23, 2025
FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH With the hot and humid weather expected to continue throughTuesday, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by theMedical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.Extended Heat Warnings are issued when a heat warning continues beyond two days.This is also when vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, peoplewith chronic illnesses, pregnant individuals, people
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Cattlebarons win Dave Leach tournament
June 23, 2025
The Wyoming Cattlebarons bats were in full swing on Sunday winning pair of games and capturing the Dave Leach Memorial baseball tournament in Port Lambton. The Barons avenged an earlier tournament loss to Tecumseh with a 15-5 victory over the Thunder in the semi-finals and then bounced Chatham, 11-1 in the championship contest. In the semi-final, Daniel Gibson had four
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Long line ups at Reeces Corners after 402 west bound closes
June 23, 2025
Good luck getting around all the road construction in Central Lambton in the next few weeks. Traffic is extremely heavy in Reeces Corners today as drivers are being diverted off Highway 402 between Oil Heritage Road and Mandaumin Road. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said
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