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September 3, 2025

The Independent

A pup in the backseat of a SUV travelling down Nauvoo Road got a good look as Brooke Fire Services firefighter Will Charron collects donations for the annual MS Boot Drive Monday afternoon in Alvinston.

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One person dead after tractor crashes near Wyoming

June 12, 2026

The Independent A 74-year-old has died after a tractor crashed on Churchill Line near Wyoming. Lambton OPP say around noon Thursday, police, Wyoming firefighters and paramedics were called to Churchill near Minielly Road after a tractor crashed. A 74-year-old from Warwick Township died at the scene. The road was closed for several hours for the investigation. Anyone who may have

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Town, Lambton county investigating future Petrolia library expansion

June 11, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent The Town of Petrolia and Lambton County are investigating an expansion of the town’s historic library. The plan comes to light in minutes from a recent Lambton County Council committee meeting where councillors were asked to consider using a bequest for a youth bursary be used for building improvements instead. In a report to councillors, Darlene Coke,

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Rodeo rides into Alvinston Friday

June 11, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent An estimated 3,000 people a day are expected in Alvinston this weekend for the Seventh Annual Alvinston Pro Rodeo. About 200 cowboys and cowgirls from Lambton County and across North America will compete in everything from Bronco riding, Calf Roping and Bull riding. That’s Dan Cumming’s favourite event. He’s one of the organizers of the event, which

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Edwards leaves The Hive, Di Iorio says he will return to Sting

June 11, 2026

Barry Wright/The Independent Sting fans have seen the last of Beckham Edwards in a Sarnia uniform. The 18-year-old told interviewers at the NHL combine last weekend that he would not be returning to the Sting this season but enrolling at the University of Notre Dame instead. Considered a steal as a third round selection in the OHL Priority Selection in

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