First part of Petrolia water pipeline installed
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It wasn’t so much a zombie walk as a run as Zombie Lucas Musgrave had many running through the forest at AW Campbell Conservation Authority on Saturday at the annual event organized by the Alvinston and District Optimist Club.
Halloween fun in Lambton County
October 29, 2025
The Independent
With Halloween fast approaching, several events were taking place throughout Lambton County. Four-year-old Audrey Byers of Oil Springs was enjoying the Oil Springs’ Children’s Halloween Party on Saturday at the youth centre. She was one of many who had some popcorn, chocolate bars and participated in games.
Four-year-old Ainsley Hall and six-year-old Lucy Hall decked out in their costumes were at the Spooktacular event in Camlachie with their mom, Amanda on Saturday.
Claire Craig, 18 months, of Camlachie was taking in event organized by the Plympton-Wyoming Events Committee with her five-year-old brother Heath.
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