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October 3, 2025

The Petrolia Flyers rallied from a three-goal deficit to tie Thursday’s night PJHL contest at 3 late in the second period. But, the visiting Port Stanley Sailors retook the lead 10 seconds after Petrolia had scored the equalizer and then scored twice in the final 90 seconds of the final frame for a 6-3 victory.

Tyler Strain took the loss with 21 saves as Petrolia outshot the Sailors, 42-27. Andrew Jaques, Isaac Truman and Lucas Rogers scored for the Flyers who are now 2-3 on the season.

Petrolia visits Parkhill to take on North Middlesex tomorrow night.

Mooretown is at Lakeshore tonight.

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St. Clair candidates quizzed about bringing business to town

October 8, 2026

Blake Ellis/The Independent Economic development, data centres and infrastructure renewal were on the minds of St. Clair Township voters. During an All-Candidates forum in Corunna Sept. 29, the candidates were asked what can be done to attract more businesses to Corunna and St. Clair Township. Ward 1 Candidate Tracy Kingston said the municipality needs more promotion. Currently the township doesn’t

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County libraries open longer Oct. 26 for voting

October 8, 2026

The Independent Voters with unreliable internet access will be able to go to their local libraries this municipal election. All of Lambton’s municipalities will be using internet voting this election. But in some areas of the county, internet is spotty at best. Lambton libraries have free wi-fi to anyone either through their own devices or with the libraries computers. On

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Water rates going up in Enniskillen Township

October 8, 2026

Blake Ellis/The Independent Enniskillen Township residents will see an increase in its water and sewer rates in 2027. Council approved the rate increases at Monday’s meeting that were proposed by Administrator-Clerk Christine Poland. “I’m recommending we increase again by the 45 cents over the Petrolia rate,” said Poland. This will result in a four cent increase beginning in January with

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Sports Briefs: Lancers baseball team hands Eagles first loss

October 8, 2026

Barry Wright/The Independent LCCVI outscored North Lambton, 8-6 in high school baseball at Morrison Field on Monday. It was the Eagles first loss of the season after four straight victories. The Lancers continued to score on Tuesday, getting a 19-3 win over Wallaceburg to improve their record to 4-1. Elsewhere last week, LCCVI blanked Great Lakes, 35-0 in high school

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