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Petrolia council has struck a five-person committee to figure out what to do with the recently acquired Scotiabank on Petrolia Line. The 112 year-old fixture on Petrolia Line closed March 7 amid a round of layoffs at one of Canada’s largest and most profitable banks. Local politicians were upset with the closure and met with representatives from Scotiabank via a

The power in St. Clair Township is out after a storm blew through Lambton County just before lunch hour. Hydro One says over 2,800 customers are without service around Corunna right now. Crews are working in the area and expect to have the power restored by 2:15 pm. There is also a large power outage along the Lambton County line

Plympton-Wyoming is the new owner of the Reeces Corners LCBO plaza. The municipality has purchased the 18-acre plot at the corner of London Line and Oil Heritage Road for just over $2 million The property has a commercial plaza and is surrounded by open space/bush land. The town purchased the property to create future economic and development opportunities, andfurther grow

After a season which brought hundreds of people to the arena, The Alvinston Killer Bees want to upgrade the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre. The new team had been drawing good crowds during the regular season, particularly when Lambton County rivals, the Petrolia Squires, came to town. On one occassion, the Brooke Fire Service Chief met with the club concerned about the

Heather Wright photos It was a weekend of rop’n and rid’n at the Alvinston Pro Rodeo. About 6,000 people were int he stands for three shows. Here are some photos from Friday’s events.  Rob Weese of Alvinston, top of this page, prepares to leap onto a calf as part of the Alvinston Rodeo’s Steer Wrestling competition. Trickriders delight the crowd.

MPP still a parliamentary assistant, even though his ministry is no more Blake Ellis/The Independent With election rumours swirling and the Ontario Legislature on break until Oct. 21, Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey says he plans to run in the next election – whenever it is. Premier Doug Ford ended the spring legislative sitting June 6 amid rumours he’s considering an

Sydney Goodreau/The Independent The Watford Fire Department is marking 150 years of serving the community with a long-standing fire tradition. The volunteer firefighters in Watford will host a fire muster, a traditional event with a long history in the firefighting community. “This year, Saturday, is going to be the 150th anniversary of the Fire Department,” says Watford Deputy Chief Scott

A sharp-eyed young woman likely saved her family’s home from a lot of damage. Petrolia/North Enniskillen firefighters were called to Lasalle Line near Mandaumin around 2:45 pm Wednesday after the family called 9-1-1. The corner of the one-storey house caught fire. Fire Chief Rick Cousins says it looks like the fire started at the corner of the deck and spread

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County after the prediction of temperatures climbing from 32 to 35 degress in the next two days. Heat warnings are issued when temperatures reach 31 degrees Celsius or warmer during the day and 20 degree Celsius or warmer at night for two consecutive days. Environment Canada says there

A Windsor man is facing ten charges after string of incidents which started in Grand Bend and led back to his hometown. Just after 9 pm Saturday, Lambton OPP tried to stop a vehicle on Main Street in Grand Bend for a Highway Traffic Act violation, but it fled the area. A short time later, the same vehicle had a

Heather Wright/The Independent Tyler Struckett says a proposed subdivision near Lamrecton Park should have entry points on Lakeshore Road, not Egremont. The Camlachie man and his wife, Erin, have started a petition hoping to get Plympton-Wyoming council to act on their concerns about high traffic on the heritage road and the danger that poses to children in the area. A

A 39 year-old Enniskillen man is facing charges after a break in in Alvinston. Just before 11 pm Thursday, police were called to a Francis Street home. The victim could identify the suspect saying they had fled before police arrived. Police arrested the man a short time later. The 39 year-old has been charged with break and enter and trespassing