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• Gary McCracken, Max Webster drummer and veteran Sarnia music teacher, dies at 75

  21-09-2026 22:50 via theobserver.ca
  
  Gary McCracken, a drummer for 1970s Canadian band Max Webster, and a longtime Sarnia music teacher, has died.McCracken, 75, was born in Sarnia in 1951 and attended the former SCITS high school before joining Max Webster, a band headed by fellow Sarnia native Kim Mitchell, in 1976.McCracken performed on four of the band’s albums and co-wrote and sang its single A Million Vacations.McCracken died Thursday“Just heard the very sad news that my old friend, drummer, Gary ‘Stixie&rsq
  
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• Petrolia Community Refrigerator wins $25K

  21-09-2026 22:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Petrolia Community Refrigerator (PCR) has won $25,000 from the BASF Growing Home contest.The funds will help PCR pay for its 24/7 fridge and cupboard located at St. Paul's United Church."It's open 24 hours a day, for anybody that's food insecure and needs food. It's free food to anybody that needs it. We've been operating for five years," said volunteer Larry Leckie. "Somebody nominated us, and BASF selected us as one of the three finalists."The annual community-giving contest supports rural and
  
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• World Alzheimer day flag-raising in Sarnia promotes awareness and early diagnosis

  21-09-2026 21:27 via theobserver.ca
  
  World Alzheimer Day was marked Monday in Sarnia with a flag-raising on the city’s waterfront.“Dementia, unfortunately, is on the rise,” Dr. Blake Pearson said while speaking about the condition and prevention at the event organized by the Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton .Researchers forecast that, by 2050, more than 1.7 million people in Canada will have dementia, according to the Alzheimer Society website.Locally, more than 3,500 are living with Alzheimer’s disease or
  
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• Hospice announces ambitious renovation plans for historic Victorian home

  21-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The historic Victorian home that serves as the St. Joseph's Hospice's Resource Centre is getting a major facelift.Plans were unveiled during a recent media conference.The building, located on Christina Street in Sarnia, was first constructed in 1888, purchased by the Gordon family in 1953 and donated to the hospice in 2006.It's known as one of Sarnia's most cherished historic homes which has played an extraordinary role in the lives of countless families.(L to R) Steve Cheshire, Damon Bennett, A
  
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• Sentencing date set for convicted former Sarnia coach

  21-09-2026 17:38 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  James (Jim) Miller will be sentenced in November following his conviction on historical sexual-assault related charges. On Friday, the former Sarnia basketball coach and sports reporter was found guilty in the Superior Court of Justice of four counts of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching. He was acquitted on two counts of sexual interference. Miller will appear before Justice Russell Raikes on November 20 for sentencing submissions. He remains on bail pending the
  
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• Lambton College receives $225K donation to help launch Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation

  21-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton College is launching a new Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation (HSFI) in an effort to strengthen Canada's food and beverage sector.The recently announced initiative was made possible, in part, by a $225,000 donation from RBC Foundation over three years."Canada's food and beverage sector needs to attract and train nearly 142,000 new workers by 2030 - close to 50 per cent of its current workforce - and that urgency is exactly what makes this Hub so exciting,” said RBC Lambton Kent Ma
  
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• Deadline nearing to nominate local accessibility leaders

  21-09-2026 12:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The deadline to submit nominations for the City of Sarnia's 14th annual Accessibility Awards is fast approaching.Residents have until September 30 to tell the city about individuals, organizations and businesses who step up to create a more accessible future for the community.The Sarnia Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizes local leaders who have gone the extra mile to improve accessibility, inclusivity and awareness for people with disabilities.“Building an accessible
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 21

  21-09-2026 12:18 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBToronto 7 Texas 2 Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 8Philadelphia 7 NY Mets 2Kansas City 3 Pittsburgh 4 Athletics 0 Cleveland 1 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 5Chicago Cubs 9 Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 4 Houston 2Washington 3 St. Louis 5Seattle 2 Colorado 1Minnesota 8 LA Angels 0Miami 3 San Diego 7 NY Yankees 4 Arizona 8San Francisco 1 LA Dodgers 3 Milwaukee 3 Baltimore 0---OHLOttawa 2 Kingston 3 (OT) North Bay 2 Oshawa 7 ---GOHLChatham 7 Elmira 4Caledonia 4 Komoka 2 Fort
  
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