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August 28, 2025

Heather Wright/The Independent

Finn Claeys of Petrolia was keeping his eye on the wheel as he tried his hand at the Kids Tractor Pull in Wyoming Saturday.

The kids on mini push tractors warmed up the crowd for the main event.

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Public meeting on Brooke-Alvinston wind project tonight

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The Independent Brooke-Alvinston residents will get to hear first hand from the developer proposing a wind project in the community. Venfor Inc. first started talking about the possibilities in 2024 and is now working to submit a bid for a 43-turbine, 300-megawatt project in December. According to Ontario law, developers need letters of support from the municipalities involved. So far,

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Sarnia Sting make cuts after Black and White game

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OPP search for masked thieves after Corunna break-in

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The Independent Lambton OPP are looking for three people after a break and enter at a Corunna variety store. OPP and the Walpole Island Police Service responded to a break and enter in progress at a convienence store south of St. Clair Boulevard on the St. Clair Parkway. Police say three people forced their way into the building and stole

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OPP presence increased for Labour Day weekend

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The OPP say they’ll be out in force for the last long weekend of the summer. As of mid-August, 214 people have died on OPP patrolled roads this year. Police say speeding, alcohol or drug impairment, driver inattention or not wearing a seatbelt account for a significant number of the deaths. Police will be targeting drivers for those issues. They’ll

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