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Crafty spot in Mooretown as museum hosts Downriver Craft Show

September 25, 2025

The Independent

The Moore Museum was filled with people discovering history and local artisans in the Downriver Craft Show Sunday. It’s an annual fundraiser for the museum which draws hundreds of people to the grounds to shop and discover some of the historic buildings, such as the Basswood Block, on the site.

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WM, Ontario Premier officially opens natural gas plant in Watford

November 12, 2026

The Independent WM officially opened its $150 million renewable natural gas plant and pipeline Thursday. The methane produced at Twin Creeks – one of the largest in Ontario – already powers a nearby greenhouse complex. But only 40 per cent of what is produced by the 1.4 million tonnes of waste hauled to the site yearly is used at the

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LCCVI students held at school as OPP investigated weapons sighting

November 12, 2026

The Independent A few tense moments at LCCVI this afternoon. Students were held at the school until after the normal end of their day after the Lambton-Kent District School Board had students and staff in a “hold and secure” state as a safety measure. LKDSB Public Relations Officer Caress Lee says the school was alerted to an incident at the

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Flyers rollercoaster season continues

November 12, 2026

Barry Wright/The Independent It’s been an up and down season for the Petrolia Flyers. They are now 7-9-2 on the PJHL campaign after losses to Exeter and North Middlesex last weekend. It’s the fourth time this season the Flyers have lost at least two straight games. Friday, Logan Crummy and Ryan Nichols had a goal and two assists each in

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LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals

November 12, 2026

John Wright/The Independent John McGregor took down both Lambton County ‘AA’ schools in the LKSSAA boys volleyball finals Wednesday in Chatham. The Panthers beat North Lambton 25-20, 25-18, and 25-20 in the junior final. The match was the Eagles first appearance in a Lambton-Kent ‘AA’ championship game since moving up to the division last season. John McGregor defeated LCCVI 25-15,

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