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Blake Ellis/The Independent A redneck shindig converged on the Brown family farm last Sunday – that’s what the Brown family was calling it. Vehicles began pulling onto the Brown farm on Oil Springs Line just off of Mandaumin Road at 4:30 pm, for what the farm’s owner Tim Brown dubbed Pumplosion 2026. It’s the second year for the event. “A

Four proposals were filed on the Environmental Registry of Ontario late Friday; residents have until Dec. 21 to submit comments Heather Wright/The Independent Officials in Chatham-Kent say there have been “no significant changes” to York1 Environmental’s plan for the former Dresden dump to the first plan it submitted in 2024. That as the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

2027 IPM committee looking for 800 volunteers group tells council Blake Ellis/The Independent The 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo need at least 800 to 1,000 volunteers. About 400 have already come forward, according Dave Henderson, the chairman of the plowing match committee. Henderson, the new head of the Lambton IPM Committee, appeared before Enniskillen Township council Oct. 19

Heather Wright/The Independent There are big concerns about the Ontario’s plans to roll back environmental rights and remove municipalities right to approve large new landfills. On its first day back at the Ontario Legislature after a 21-week summer break, the Ford government introduced Bill 140. It strips the rights of municipalities to approve large, new landfills in their communities. Right

Barry Wright/The Independent The Battle of the 402 between the Sarnia Sting and London Knights is renewed Sunday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. The teams registered 6-4 victories on home ice in back-to-back games last month. The Sting also has home games against Owen Sound Wednesday and the Brantford Bulldogs Friday. The Knights entertain Saginaw Friday. London is coming off

Heather Wright/The Independent While many eyes were watching Sarnia’s mayoral race Monday, it appears the people of Point Edward were the most engaged citizens in the 2026 municipal election. The messy construction on St. Clair Street in Point Edward drew heated questions at an all candidates meeting 20 days before the election. That issue drove 55 per cent of eligible

Barry Wright/The Independent Easton Walos of the Sting is one of ten players from the OHL rated as potential first round picks for the National Hockey League draft in 2027. He was one of five Sting players on NHL Central Scouting’s Players to Watch list released Monday. The Wisconsin native, who turns 18 in two months, is third in league

Blake Ellis/Local Journalism Initiative After all the ballots were cast and counted, none of the faces had changed at Oil Springs council. After a total of 257 ballots were cast, all four incumbents have been returned to office. Adam Veen topped the poll with 211 votes, followed by Jordan Newport at 200, Connie McFadden with 189 and Larry Wagner with

The Independent 11:45 pm, Oct. 26, 2026 Oil Springs council will remain the same for the next term. Adam Veen, Connie McFadden, Jordan Newport and Larry Wagner were all re-elected in Monday’s vote. Mayor Ian Veen was acclaimed for this term. The village registered 42.76 per cent voter turnout. 8 pm, Oct. 26, 2026 Incumbent Mayor Ian Veen is among

The Independent Lambton Centennial won both the girls and boys division this year at the LKESSA Cross Country meet that took place Oct. 14. Ecole Hillcrest claimed second place in both divisions. The top three in each race are: Grade 4 Girls – Jayla Robinson, Centennial, Kailyn Blanchette, QEII, Lily Phillips, Centennial. Grade 4 Boys, – Kane VanDamme, Brooke, Miller

The Independent An Oil Springs man is facing charges after a fight outside home in Enniskillen. Lambton OPP were called to the a home near Petrolia Line and Marthaville Road Oct. 24 around 12:30 pm where they say there was an “interaction” between two people. Cody Zavitz, 42, has been charged with two counts of assault, mischief for damaging property,

Point Edward and Petrolia have highest voter turnout since online voting began Oct.16 The Independent It’s Election Day in Ontario. Across the province, residents of over 400 municipalities will be casting votes today for their next municipal council and school board trustees. In Lambton County, there are races in all the municipalities, except the Township of Enniskillen where the entire