ICYMI: Investigation into suspended Sarnia police chief now a criminal matter
Mooretown tallies three goals in first to power to win over Blenheim
September 22, 2025
Three goals in the opening minutes of the first period was the difference as the Mooretown Flags downed the Blades, 4-1 in PJHL action in Blenheim on Sunday night.
Casey Schouten led the winners with a goal and an assist. Nolan Bourdage, Jace Dupuis and Lucas Ross had the others.
Carson Crawford (below) had two assists.
John Chartrand made 25 saves for the victory between the pipes. The only one to beat him was a third period shot from the point that got between his legs and trickled over the goal line.
Mooretown is now 3-2 on the season. They entertain Dresden on Saturday night at the Moore Sports Complex at 7:30.
Dresden is 1-2-1 on the campaign following a 5-4 loss in Amherstburg on Saturday. Wyoming’s Nathan Reidhead tied the game late in the third period with his first career PJHL goal on the powerplay before the Admirals won the game in overtime.
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ICYMI: Investigation into suspended Sarnia police chief now a criminal matter
August 3, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The investigation of the actions of Sarnia Police Chief Derek Davis is now a criminal matter. That’s according to a letter from the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency sent to the owner of The Sarnia Journal. It was provided to The Independent by Nathan Colquhoun and verified by the LECA as authentic. Colquhoun filed the complaint to the
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Line 5 pipeline construction approval overturned by Michigan Supreme Court
August 2, 2026
Sarnia’s mayor calls for feds and province to get involved Heather Wright/The Independent Sarnia’s mayor is calling on the provincial and federal governments to step up after the Michigan Supreme Court pulled the plug on a building permit for a replacement project for Line 5. Enbridge has been trying to find a way to improve the international pipeline which brings
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Corunna’s Athletic Park filled with families for Capitan Kidd Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Kids of all ages have been having fun at Capitan Kidd Days at Corunna Athletic Park this weekend. The four-day event includes both a baseball and a volleyball tournament, nightly music and lots for the kids to do. Saturday, the Kid’s Fun Zone was the place to be with Bluey greeting friends and lots to explore. There
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Thedford celebrates Lumberjack Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Thedford Lumberjacks Days brought hundreds of people to the Lambton Shores community over the weekend. The Kids Lumber Run kicked off Saturday’s festivities bright and early at 9 am. It was a fun run for the youngsters who were divided into their age groups ranging from 5 and 15 years as their raced around the route on
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