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Blake Ellis/The Independent Taking inspiration from the little free libraries that are situated throughout Lambton County, Liana Russwurm thought instead of books, the idea could apply to art. That is how a Free Little Art Gallery was born. Russwurm held an unveiling on Sunday in front of her home and art studio in Alvinston, a former Anglican Church. The Free

The Independent A 63-year-old Alvinston man is facing arson charges after a weekend fire. Saturday around 5 pm, Brooke Fire Service called the OPP to a home on Morrell Street. The fire was out and there were no injuries. Monday, police were called to the same address around 1 am after two men went to the home and caused a

Heather Wright/The Independent Brooke-Alvinston councillors at an open house for a proposed wind development Thursday said the people they talked to don’t want the project in their community. Venfor Inc. first started talking about the possibilities in 2024 and is now working to submit a bid for a 40-turbine, 300-megawatt project in December. Venfor officials says 20 of the turbines

The OPP say they’ll be out in force for the last long weekend of the summer. As of mid-August, 214 people have died on OPP patrolled roads this year. Police say speeding, alcohol or drug impairment, driver inattention or not wearing a seatbelt account for a significant number of the deaths. Police will be targeting drivers for those issues. They’ll

Heather Wright/The Independent Brooke-Alvinston’s municipal staff have been working with Victoria Playhouse Petrolia staff and officials from the Sarnia Community Foundation as it considers raising some cash to help fund a $2 million renovation of the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood arena floor. The municipality has been staring down a $2 million bill to repair the ice making equipment in the arena floor. It

The Independent The United Way hopes to raise $1.49 million in Sarnia-Lambton this year. It’s the same amount the local charity has raised since 2022, when the charity tried to raise $1,650,000 to meet the needs of the community. “Achieving this goal will ensure continued support for 28 local programs delivered through 16 partner agencies, serving thousands of people across

The Independent Brooke-Alvinston and Adelaide-Metcalfe have been working together to deal with the proposed Venfor Inc. wind proposal and have received cash from the wind developer to hire a lawyer. Minutes of an Adelaide-Metcalfe meeting show the two neighbours have been working together since January and hired the law firm Miller Thomson to gather information to make the decision about

Heather Wright/The Independent Brooke-Alvinston residents will learn more about a wind power project planned in the community next week, but residents of Warwick and Enniskillen Township may also be keeping an eye on Venfor Inc. plans. That after a map of the project posted by Adelaide-Metcalfe Township shows turbines within the bounds of Brooke-Alvinston’s neighbours. Venfor, which wants to build

Heather Wright/The Independent Residents will hear more about the proposed wind project in Brooke-Alvinston and Adelaide Metcalfe. Venfor Inc – the development company behind the project – is planning a public meeting Aug. 28. Venfor wants to build a project in Brooke-Alvinston and Adelaide-Metcalfe. Director Peter Budd, who lives in Adelaide-Metcalfe, says 17 turbines would be placed in Brooke if

If you thought you haven’t had mail for a while because your red flag on your rural mail box hasn’t been raised, you should probably go check the box. Canada Post carriers are no longer raising the little red flag on the side of your mailbox if they have delivered items. The company says it isn’t a change in policy,

Heather Wright/The Independent The Canadian Cowgirls had to contend with the rain during The Ram Stampede in Brigden. Saturday afternoon the precision equestrian drill team was in the ring at the Brigden Fairgrounds and the mud was flying. Some Lambton competitors claimed top prizes, Chloe McCallum of Enniskillen and Hailey Munro of Inwood placed first in the team Rescue Race. Petrolia’s

2:25 PM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Heavy rain in thunderstorms continues. What: Local rainfall amounts exceeding 50 mm. When: Continuing this afternoon. Additional information: Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area today. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit