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New blog providing creative outlet for local writers

September 5, 2020

Cathy Dobson The pandemic has been a time of creativity for Rhonda Melanson. For her, that means more time spent writing poetry.

Children’s Animal Farm being equipped with security cameras

September 4, 2020

Journal Staff Surveillance cameras will be switched on shortly at the Children’s Animal Farm to deter vandalism at the popular attraction.

Libraries to resume limited computer, Internet services next week

September 4, 2020

Journal Staff Lambton County libraries will reopen a bit more next week, with limited access to computers, wireless Internet, and space for academic study at 14 library locations.

Local art students awarded scholarships

September 3, 2020

Journal Staff Three young local artists have received a financial boost from Gallery in the Grove to pursue their post-secondary studies this fall.

Lambton County says ‘no’ to mandatory masks – again

September 2, 2020

Cathy Dobson Areas of Lambton County will continue to be the only places in Ontario that don’t require face masks in public places.

Agency hopes dropping the ball results in a big boost

September 2, 2020

Tara Jeffrey The summer students at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton are getting creative with their fundraising efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trio charged with murder in death of 76-year-old assault victim

September 1, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia Police have charged with three people with second-degree murder in the death of a 76-year-old city man. Police responded to an assault call shortly before 3 p.m.…

One new COVID-19 case reported in Sarnia-Lambton

September 1, 2020

Journal Staff Lambton Public Health says one more person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton, the first new case reported in more than a week. The number of active…

Helping the elderly live at home focus of new business

August 31, 2020

COVID-19 has meant more families than ever are trying to keep their aging parents at homes and out of long-term care facility. So says James Chalmers, co-owner of a new…

City police seek information in bizarre vehicle crash

August 31, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia Police are asking the public for any information about, or video surveillance of, a crash Saturday at Lakeshore and Christina streets that left a vehicle’s front wheels…