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The Independent Plympton-Wyoming firefighters Joe Emilio and Brian Freer were honoured at the Nov. 12 council meeting. Both, pictured here with Mayor Gary Atkinson and Fire Chief Will Davidson, and Fire Board Chair Councillor Bob Woolvett, have each served the community for 35 years.

The Independent Brit Morgan and her mother, Shawn, were admiring the pottery of Bill Sparks during the Port Lambton Christmas Craft Show Nov. 15. The money raised at the event went to help support the Sacred Heart Food Bank’s Christmas Hamper program.

The Independent Evalette Van Ranele’s slime kits were a big hit at the Corunna Legion Christmas sale Nov. 15. Van Ranele got the crafting bug from her mother and started making slime to sell at school. She had little ready-made containers and kits on hand for shoppers. Van Ranele says the money she makes, she puts back into the business

The Independent Bluewater Power and Town of Petrolia employees were getting ready for Christmas. The workers were stringing the lights on the giant pine trees in Victoria Park Friday. The town holds its annual Christmas in the Park event Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 pm and the Santa Claus Parade Saturday at 2 pm downtown. The theme this year

Heather Wright/The Independent Forest firefighters opened the doors to the fire hall and families flooded in. Normally, the department holds an open house during Fire Prevention Week, but this year, the doors opened Wednesday night. Families filled the building with parents watching as their children climbed into the trucks and tried using the jaws of life. Firefighters were surprised with

Across Lambton County this weekend, people stopped to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadians. Photos by Blake Ellis/The Independent In Oil Springs, residents gathered at the local cenotaph Sunday, Nov. 9. Chrystal Bressette Photos In Alvinston, residents faced the cold and mounds of freshly fallen snow as they paused at the cenotaph on River Street Nov. 11. Lambton Shores

Photos by John Wright/The Independent At the 11th Hour of the 11th month on the 11th day, people in Petrolia stopped to remember at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park.

The Independent The crowd was slightly smaller – likely due to the cold wind and snow – as the Camlachie community gathered at the cenotaph to remember. The Sunday morning service, organized by the Huron Shores Optimist, included a walk to the cenotaph and the Act of Remembrance which included the Last Post played by Don VanderKlock. Twelve years ago,

Heather Wright/The Independent The cold winds blew wet snow from the nearby trees as people from Florence paused to remember those who sacrificed with their service to their country. The village holds its moment of remembrance the Sunday before Remembrance Day each year. The event, now organized by the Dawn-Euphemia Firefighters, brings members of the community to honour those listed

It was a cool night but it didn’t seem to bother children across Lambton as they headed out with parents or friends to trick or treat. In Forest, the residents of North Lambton Lodge were handing out treats to kids from the community. Staff say over 300 children came by. In Wyoming, the local Legion opened its parking lot for

Heather Wright/The Independent Al Kennedy looks up at the big screen at the Kineto Theatre in Forest Oct. 27 as Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays battled the LA Dodgers in an 18-inning game three. The theatre opened its doors for fans to see the game on the big screen.

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