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There is disappointment in the halls of LCCVI after school administrators decided not to field a football team this year. The schedule had already been set but last year’s Head Coach, Howard McLean, says there were simply not enough qualified coaches. “To coach football, you have to a Safe Contact Course, which is a day-long course. Our board also requires

Christian Campbell, a Grade 3 student at Queen Elizabeth II School in Petrolia, took a hands on approach during the Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society’s Ag in the Classroom Day Tuesday. Campbell was intrigued by Charlie the cow and followed her around the pen as the farmer talked about how big she was and how much she eats a day. About 375

Tanya Pilon of Croton was one of about 250 people who put aside their regular work Tuesday to join the Sarnia-Lambton United Way’s Day of Caring. Pilon, who works in Lambton College’s finance department, was working with a crew from INEOS Styrolutions at Lambton County Developmental Services’ office on King Street. The crew of eight was updating the paint job

Kyle Ross peeks underneath the steering wheel of his tractor in an effort to make his furrow as straight as an arrow. He wants to do it just right because he’s been waiting for a long time to be part of the Lambton County Plowing Match. Ross is just 10 and his mom, Rachel, says he’s been wanting to be

Dawn-Euphemia’s Nick Wammes is heading to Italy this week to compete in the Junior Track Cycling World Championships. The 18-year-old was named to the national team in June, however he was pretty confident that he would make the cut after an April race. Wammes competed in last year’s Junior Championships in Switzerland where he placed in the top 30. He

Button maker Mark Stott was part of the two-person Creative Road Show that visited the Alvinston Arts and Activities Day. The Road Show is part of the Lambton County Library’s Maker Space program. From selections by the Andrews Sisters to the Mamas and the Papas, Petrolia’s Sisters of Choice trio Linda Nap, Carol Graham, and Dana Andrade, proved to be

Petrolia group serves 14,500 patients If you were hoping to find a new doctor in Petrolia, you’ll have to look elsewhere, at least for now. The Central Lambton Family Health Team  is not accepting new patients now. Executive Director Sarah Milner says the team made the difficult decision after reviewing the caseloads of all the physicians. In 2014, two new

Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue hopes to reopen in fall For the past six years, Oil Springs resident Peggy Jenkins has been taking in every small wild animal brought to the doors of Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue. But today, the doors are closed and people with injured racoons or rabbits who call the rescue’s number are told to call the Ministry of Natural

Petrolia’s director of recreation and facilities say the renewal project at the Greenwood Recreation Centre is right on track. In May, construction began on the $600,000 project. Dave Menzies says much of the mechanical work has already been completed including installing a new compressor and oil separator used to make the ice. He says it will be tested this week

There was music, food, friends and fun as the people of Oil Springs took time to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. The village planned it two weeks after the actual day, hoping to attract more people to the festivities. There was music all day including the Tail Draggers (above) and Dog Patch (right) as well as solo artist Christy Diach. There

The grounds of the Oil Museum of Canada were filled with people as they learned more about the areas rich oil history through blacksmith and spinning displays, wagon tours and music. Wyatt McCabe of Arkona, makes it difficult for Natalie Hunter to pick up the iron at one display. Petrolia Community Theatre also told the history of Oil Springs, including

Petrolia in Bloom showcased some of the community’s finest gardens Saturday and Sunday with the Sights, Sounds and Smells Garden Tour. Included in the tour was Kay Hammonds home on Lancey Street which had an unusual pineapple plant, bottom. The Martin home on King Street was also featured. It had a waterfall, ponds and fountain and a small bridge leading