Bright’s Grove library construction expected to start in July
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Sarnia Sting still looking for first preseason win
September 12, 2025
Barry Wright/The Independent
The Sting came up empty in its two exhibition games in Midland.
Sarnia fell to 0-3-1 in the preseason bowing 7-2 and 5-3 to North Bay and Barrie respectively. Eamon Edgar, who has family connections to Petrolia, scored one of the goals for the Colts in the second victory.
Sarnia closes out its exhibition schedule against the Peterborough Petes tonight at Progressive Auto Sales Arena.
The Sting season opener is Sept. 19 against the Windsor Spitfires. The Spits got a goal and an assist from Lambton Jr. Sting grads Jack Nesbitt and Johnny McLaughlin in a 7-3 win in Chatham.
Watford’s Evan Van Gorp scored for London in a 2-0 win at Erie Saturday.
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Bright’s Grove library construction expected to start in July
June 22, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on the $5.8 million upgrade at the Bright’s Grove Library will start a little in sooner than expected. And that means the Gallery in the Grove will close Saturday. Since 2017, Lambton County, which provides staff and operates the library, and the City of Sarnia, which owns the building, have been talking about expanding the library.
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One scrappy Hometown Hero
June 22, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The young man they call the P-Town Scrapper was among four people honoured by the Toastmasters of Petrolia as Hometown Heros. Cathy Tong presented the awards to four people whose dedication to the community and volunteerism may not otherwise be recognized. She organized the contest saying she wanted to honour people in Petrolia and area who do
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Community to raise $5M for Grand Bend centre
June 22, 2026
The Independent Lambton Shores council has given the okay to draw up building plans for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre project. The $15 million centre project was given the green light by council in May with a request for staff to come up with a way to fundraise for some of the cost. Staff suggested, and council agreed, to
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Housing in Thedford warehouse needs MOE’s approval
June 19, 2026
The Independent A developer’ plans to build apartments in Thedford will have to wait. Robert Hewitt owns a former Grand Trunk Railway warehouse on Pearl Street and wants to create apartments upstairs. Lambton Shores council isn’t opposed, but says benzene has been found on the property. The amount is small and doesn’t affect the commercial use of the property, but,
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