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By Pam Wright Petrolia’s storied history soared to new heights Saturday. Curious visitors attending a Petrolia Heritage Day open house were rewarded with an early aerial photograph providing the first birds-eye view of Petrolia. The 1919 picture features the downtown and landmarks like St. Philips Church and Victoria Hall, as well as the long-gone Michigan Central railway station. He can’t

The Petrolia Squires win against Tavistock Tuesday night 6-2 taking the Senior A series 4-3. The next home playoff game is tentatively set for Saturday night at 7:30pm in Petrolia

Central Lambton’s Oil Heritage is now on the map for motorcycle enthusiasts. Several years ago, the regional tourist group Ontario Southwest printed a unique map for motorcyclist called Cruise the Coast. “Two years ago we joined the map and it was all about the waterfront,” says Marlene Wood, the general manager of Tourism Sarnia Lambton.  “The waterfront is one of

Tuesday’s return to winter came just in time in Petrolia. Officials with the Town of Petrolia have been watching the skies and the forecast waiting for the white stuff so people can begin making snow sculptures. The town started its annual contest Feb. 1, however there hasn’t been very much snow. In fact, Laurissa Ellsworth, director of marketing for the

Hockey enthusiasts in Petrolia are waiting to hear if they’ll have a chance to claim the Hockeyville title. Kraft awards the title to a community through a series of community votes. The prize includes $100,000 to upgrade the local arena and a preseason NHL game. The nomination got a boost Saturday when the Sarnia Sting came to Petrolia to practice

There will be lots to do for families on the Family Day weekend in Petrolia. While the official holiday is Monday, the activities start Monday with free public skating at the Greenwood Recreation Centre from noon to 1:40 pm. You can also see the movie “Home” at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia on the big screen starting at 2pm. The event and

Alexis McLean can’t wait to fly through the air in Tampa, Florida. The 15 year-old LCCVI student from Oil Springs won’t be in a plane, she’s part of the London Heat Fever Cheer Squad and she’s been invited to what is basically the world championships in Florida this spring. McLean started cheerleading eight years ago. She travels to London twice

The low Canadian dollar could mean an increase in business for Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. That from Artistic Director David Hogan who says the low loonie could keep Canadians home and bring deal-seeking American theatregoers to Petrolia’s doors. The dollar has been on a steady decline for the last few months, dropping below 70 per cent barrier Monday. It along with

The Town of Petrolia’s social media presence is making an impression on one of the most recognized Internet names on the planet – Google. The town will host Google Canada’s associate product marketing manager Feb. 12 for a seminar on the use of mobile technology. Petrolia’s Director of Marketing, Laurissa Ellsworth says the opportunity came up through a series of

When Stacey Kay takes to the Victoria Hall stage on Friday for the sold-out Christmas Jamboree, it will cap a busy and exciting year for her. Kay perfomed at the VPP in Women of Country, toured Europe with her acappella group, made it deep into the US competition America’s Got Talent and been recruited by famous Canadian producer David Foster

A  Wyoming agri business hit the big time as its products were featured on a national talk show. Marjorie and Anthony Sjaarda recently received a call from Miranda Malisani, the nutritionist on the Marilyn Denis Show. Marilyn had tasted some of their Great Lakes Goat Chees at a café in Uxbridge and “instantly loved it.” She told Sjaarda “it didn’t

Lambton County artists have a chance to have their work shown on the same walls as Salvador Dali. The Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery – which is currently hosting some of the world’s greatest painters including Dali – is planning the Look & See exhibit which will feature local artists. “Look & See is an opportunity for artists living