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A Sarnia man who hid from police in a refrigerator is now chilling out in jail. City police visited a residence in the 200 block of Durand Street Monday and spotted a 20-year-old man outside wanted on six outstanding warrants.

As an American who visits Sarnia frequently Bill Miskell is struck by the differences in speech between here and Port Huron. Though separated only by a narrow river the two cities have surprisingly different linguistic traits.

Graduation and prom season is just around the corner and so are preparations for this year’s Prom Dress Boutique. Known as The Cinderella Story, the volunteer program has provided 165 dresses in five years to girls who may otherwise go without.

A group of local writers is hitting the road to stimulate greater participation in the arts.

A 25-year-old woman who blew a kiss at a passing Sarnia police officer was arrested Saturday after the officer recognized her as a wanted theft suspect.

Organizers are expecting another display of brainiac power at the Lambton County Science Fair. The number of student entrants has increased every year since 2008 and it’s possible the April 11-12 fair will be the biggest yet.

Little Emma Clarke draws stares wherever she goes. “She’s like a living doll,” complete strangers will tell her mom.

Sarnia is hosting a special one-day event to help families of murder victims and the people who try and help them.

The employee count at Lambton Generating Station will be down to just 50 by the end of this week. Yet there’s still a possibility two of the power plant’s units could be resurrected one day using natural gas or biomass as fuel.

“We love people and we love food. Just look at us,” laughs Greg Skillas, patting his belly. He and brother Chris grew up in the restaurant business and say they know the recipe for success.