McPherson golden at State Wars roller hockey tournament
McPherson golden at State Wars roller hockey tournament
August 4, 2026
Warwick Township’s Ethan McPherson made 40 saves to backstop Team Canada to a 4-3 overtime win Team Central USA in the championship game of the National Development Program (NDP) division of the State Wars 22 inline roller hockey tournament in
Fort Wayne, Indiana.
McPherson, a goalie in the Lambton Jr. Sting organization, only allowed six goals against in three appearances.
The five-team tournament involved three American squads, an international team and Team Canada.
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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
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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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