Fire officials still looking for cause of $10 million Grand Bend fire
Two face drug charges after crash near Petrolia
June 19, 2025
Two people are facing charges after a crash on Petrolia Line.
Early Saturday morning, Lambton OPP were called to a single vehicle crash on Petrolia Line and found the vehicle had left the scene.
Officers found the vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Petrolia Line and Plowing Match Road a short time later but no one was inside.
The OPP brought in the Canine Unit which found two people nearby. Both people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
A 43-year-old from Sarnia and a 58-year-old of no fixed address have been charged with possession of opioids for the purpose of trafficking.
They’ve been released from police custody to appear in court Aug. 13.
NEXT
Courtright’s Jeffrey, Marinaro, Mooretown’s Helps part of Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
PREVIOUS
Legwand turned down chances to sell Sting to keep team in Sarnia
Front Page
Fire officials still looking for cause of $10 million Grand Bend fire
May 25, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Shores fire officials are still trying to pinpoint the cause of the $10 million fire at RONA Hardware in Grand Bend. Chief Sean Smith says crews were called to the scene around 2 pm Friday by staff. Smoke was coming from the building and trapped inside the roof of the former mini-mall, Smith says. “The construction
Read More
Front Page
Raaymakers, McEwan named Killer Bees MVPs
May 25, 2026
The Independent The 2025-26 hockey season for the Alvinston Killer Bees officially came to a close with their year-end banquet on Saturday night. James McEwan and Joseph Raaymakers were chosen as the most valuable players for the season. McEwan was given the trophy as the regular season MVP and the postseason honour went to goaltender Raaymakers. McEwan led the team in
Read More
Front Page
ROADS TO RECOVERY: Sobriety tough without safe, affordable housing
May 25, 2026
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sarnia-Lambton is struggling with an unprecedented addiction crisis, generating plenty of news about overdoses and homelessness. But sometimes there is recovery. And it’s anticipated that new government investment in local services and facilities will bring additional relief. The award-winning team of journalist Cathy Dobson and photographer Glenn Ogilvie set out this past winter to find individuals who have
Read More
Front Page
Hydro One ready to build lines through Dawn-Euphemia
May 25, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Hydro One says it is ready to build the Longwood to Lakeshore transmission line but the Mayor of Dawn-Euphemia says he has yet to sit down with officials to work out a compensation agreement for the municipality. Tuesday, Hydro One applied to the Ontario Energy Board for a leave to construct decision on Longwood to Lakeshore Line.
Read More