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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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• Sting announce leadership group for 2026-27 season

  22-09-2026 20:22 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Alessandro Di Iorio will continue to serve as the captain of the Sarnia Sting for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season.He earned the "C" in December of last year after the team dealt Lukas Fischer to the Soo Greyhounds.In a news release, Di Iorio commented on being captain once again.“There’s no difference; the message is the same. I’m more mature, which focuses my mentality. It’s time to earn respect back in the league," said Di Iorio.Over-ager Jack Van Volsen, Camer
  
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• Perseverance pays off for recent Kettle and Stony Point graduate

  22-09-2026 19:17 via theobserver.ca
  
  When Celina Saddleback stands in front of her fellow graduates Thursday, she plans to speak from the heart.The resident of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is valedictorian for this fall’s graduating class of the Sarnia adult and continuing education program at the Lambton-Kent District School Board.“I’ve got to sit down and write a speech,” she said a week ago. “But I know most of it is going to come from the heart.”Graduating means “a better qualit
  
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• Working smoke alarms save three in early morning Sarnia house fire

  22-09-2026 17:46 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Working smoke alarms alerted the occupants of a home on College Avenue North to a fire early Tuesday morning.Sarnia Fire Rescue Services responded to the fire, between Davis and Cromwell Streets, just before 7:30 a.m.Three people were home at the time and got out safely.No injuries were reported.While the cause and damage estimate have yet to be determined, firefighters said the incident serves as an important reminder that working smoke alarms save lives.Residents are reminded to test alarms re
  
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• Police suspect more victims after Sarnia man charged with sexual assault

  22-09-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia police have charged at 61-year-old man following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault targeting vulnerable women in the community.On Saturday, September 19 officers arrested 61-year-old Jahavel Chisholm on London Line in the area of Blackwell Sideroad.He faces four counts of sexual assault, following allegations he was targeting and sexually assaulting at-risk women in the area.Chisholm was remanded into custody following a bail hearing.Investigators believe there may be ad
  
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• Chris Plain resigns regional post to challenge incumbent in Aamjiwnaang election

  22-09-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Chief Chris Plain has resigned from his role as Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Council Chief to seek election back home.The former Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief was elected as deputy grand council chief in June of 2024.In a statement on behalf of Anishinabek Nation, the Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige thanked Plain for his dedication and hard work.“Although we are saddened by his departure, we respect his decision to step down from his current role. It has been a real honour to work
  
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• Sting acquire Sarnia native from Saginaw

  22-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A Sarnia native has been acquired by his hometown team.The Sting have picked up forward Brody Najim from the Saginaw Spirit in exchange for Sarnia's conditional 13th-round pick in the 2030 OHL Priority Selection.Sting General Manager Dylan Seca said the organization values Najim's competitiveness, leadership, and work ethic.He joins the organization as a potential depth addition, providing flexibility and hockey I.Q."Brody is a player that we see strong potential in," said Seca. "We believe that
  
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• Culture Days celebrated at Lambton libraries

  22-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton County Library will host a series of discussions with photographers, authors, and historians in celebration of Culture Days, a national initiative highlighting arts, culture, and heritage.“Libraries bring people together around stories, ideas and shared experiences, which makes Culture Days a natural fit for Lambton County Library,” said Public Services Coordinator for Adult Programs and Outreach Adrianne Leber. "Whether you’re interested in local history, Canadian auth
  
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• Ontario’s new trucking safety plan met with cautious optimism from industry advocates

  22-09-2026 17:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Following an announcement from the provincial government regarding planned safety updates for the trucking industry on Monday, some working in the industry are taking a wait-and-see approach.Travis McDougall, a professional long-haul trucker and member of Truckers for Safer Highways, says a welcome announcement is the establishment of a dedicated integrity manager for driver testing. McDougall says there have been serious issues in the past with testing new drivers."We've seen that even with the
  
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• Man charged with sexually assaulting ‘at-risk’ women: Sarnia police

  22-09-2026 15:40 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia man in his 60s has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually assaulting multiple vulnerable women, Sarnia police say.In a news release issued Tuesday morning, police said they received reports of a suspect “targeting and sexually assaulting at-risk women” in the 1700 block of London Line. A suspect was arrested Saturday, police said.Jahavel Chisholm, 61, is facing four counts of sexual assault, police said. He was kept in custody, they added.The charges and allegati
  
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• Man charged after ‘at-risk’ women sexually assaulted: Sarnia police

  22-09-2026 15:40 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia man in his 60s is charged after vulnerable women were sexually assaulted, Sarnia police say.In a news release issued Tuesday morning, police said a man was “targeting and sexually assaulting at-risk women” in the 1700 block of London Line, west of Blackwell Sideroad. A suspect was arrested Saturday, police said.Jahavel Chisholm, 61, faces four counts of sexual assault, police said.The charges and allegations haven’t been tested in court. Sarnia Man Charged with Sexual
  
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• Court documents ID accused in alleged $300K Sarnia drug bust

  22-09-2026 15:25 via theobserver.ca
  
  Court records identify who was arrested last week in a drug bust Sarnia police called “significant” and worth $300,000.Police said their drug squad, tactical officers and the canine unit raided multiple locations across the city Wednesday. During the searches, the officers seized approximately four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, about one kilogram of cocaine, 120 oxycodone tablets, various strengths of hydromorphone pills, and about $151,500 in cash, police said.“The es
  
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• Cooler start, warmer trend: What to expect as fall officially arrives

  22-09-2026 11:37 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The colourful fall season is upon us.Autumn officially arrives on Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 p.m.It's expected to be a drier and slightly cooler start to the season according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Geoff Coulson. "In the near term at least for the coming week and into next week, it looks like a continuation of the weather pattern we've had recently with temperatures a little on the cool side for the next couple of days," said Coulson. "But then we do get back to more seasonal tem
  
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• Reserve your seat: Presentation on 1913 Lake Huron storm coming to Grand Bend

  22-09-2026 11:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Lambton Heritage Museum is gearing up for the final presentation in its speaker series tied to the feature exhibition Bluewaterland: Dive Into the Depths.The in-person event on Thursday, October 8th, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. features local historian and author Bruce Kemp.He will discuss "When Death Stalked Lake Huron: The Great Storm of 1913", sharing newly uncovered stories, rare audio recordings, and recent updates on the final locations of ships lost during the storm that clai
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 22

  22-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBToronto 3 Baltimore 4Washington 2 Detroit 9Minnesota 2 San Francisco 5---NFLNY Giants 6 LA Rams 28---WNBAAtlanta 95 New York 84Dallas 86 Phoenix 87---Tuesday's GamesMLBTampa Bay at NY Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 p.m.Toronto at Baltimore, 6:35 p.m.St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.Washington at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.Cleveland at Boston, 6:45 p.m.Cincinnati at Atlanta, 7:15 p.m.Miami at Chicago Cubs, 7:40 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Kansas C
  
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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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• 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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• Leela Thomas re-elected in Walpole Island

  20-09-2026 21:22 via theobserver.ca
  
  Walpole Island First Nation Chief Leela Thomas was elected Saturday to a second term.Thomas, first elected in 2024 , took about half of all ballots cast for chief, with 504, according to results posted by the First Nation, also named Bkejwanong.Thomas finished ahead of Kennon M.L. Johnson, Daniel Miskokomon, Ronald A. (Ron) Soney, Cody Miskokomon, and Hussein (Sayno) Sayed.Out of 36 candidates for council, the 12 elected were:• Charlene Altiman• Lee Kicknosway• Larissa Wrightman&
  
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• Independent authors featured at Sarnia Bookfest

  20-09-2026 19:02 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia celebration of books was a long time coming for Jessica Genovy.The organizer behind Saturday’s inaugural Sarnia Bookfest – a free showcase of local and independent authors, featuring activities like scavenger hunts, bookmark making, and a “blind date with a book,” where readers picked and purchased books without knowing their titles – said it’s something she’s been hoping to do for years.“I’ve always loved books,” said Genovy,
  
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• Leela Thomas re-elected as Chief of Walpole Island First Nation

  20-09-2026 12:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Walpole Island First Nation headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a new chief and council. The final count elected incumbent Leela Thomas as chief for another term, with 504 votes out of 982.A dozen people were elected to council, including Charlene Altiman, Lee Kicknosway, Larissa Wrightman, Trenton Soney, Valarie Waboose, Jeffery Drew Issac, Harmony Blackbird, Ava Williams, Kyle Dane Isaac, Carl Sr. H. Smith, Sharon Elaine Coyle, and Jason Sword.988 people cast their bal
  
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• Chief Leela Thomas re-elected as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation

  20-09-2026 12:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Walpole Island First Nation headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a new chief and council. The final count elected incumbent Leela Thomas as chief for another term, with 504 votes out of 982. A dozen people were elected to council, including Charlene Altiman, Lee Kicknosway, Larissa Wrightman, Trenton Soney, Valarie Waboose, Jeffery Drew Issac, Harmony Blackbird, Ava Williams, Kyle Dane Isaac, Carl Sr. H. Smith, Sharon Elaine Coyle, and Jason Sword.988 people cast their ba
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton flag raising planned to mark World Alzheimer’s Day

  20-09-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  More than 3,500 people in Sarnia-Lambton are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, a number that affects thousands of local family members and care partners.To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton is inviting the public to attend a special flag-raising ceremony and community gathering on Monday, September 21.The event kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Seaway Centre Parkette Flag Court, located in Centennial Park at Lochiel Street
  
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• Sting beat the Soo 4-3 in season opener

  20-09-2026 12:25 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting opened its season with a 4-3 win in the Soo.It was a tight game until Jack Van Volsen scored a pair of third-period goals to push Sarnia ahead.Simon Katolicky scored his first-ever OHL goal, and Cole Emerton scored his first in a Sting uniformSome time was spent in the penalty box by both teams, with 21 penalties in total. Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko stopped 27 of 30 for his first OHL win as Sarnia’s power play finished 3-for-8
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 20

  20-09-2026 12:11 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBPittsburgh 6, Kansas City 5Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 2Milwaukee 1, Baltimore 0Cleveland 12, Athletics 6Tampa Bay 2, Boston 1New York Mets 10, Philadelphia 3Chicago White Sox 3, Detroit 1Texas 6, Toronto 2Atlanta 6, Houston 3Colorado 5, Seattle 3Washington 8, St. Louis 5Los Angeles Angels 6, Minnesota 5San Diego 7, Miami 6Arizona 5, New York Yankees 3Los Angeles Dodgers 10, San Francisco 4OHLBrantford 6, Guelph 0Kitchener 4, Owen Sound 1London 6, Windsor 2Sarnia 4, Sault Ste. Marie 3GOHL
  
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• Sarnia Card Show debuting in October

  19-09-2026 23:43 via theobserver.ca
  
  A new event is coming to Sarnia for area card collectors.Graham Pedregosa is behind the Sarnia Card Show, happening Oct. 4 at the Sarnia Polish Hall.Pedregosa, who lives in Toronto but grew up here and frequently visits family and friends in the community, said to expect about 30 vendors with sports, Pokémon, Magic: the Gathering and other card types for people to peruse, and barter and trade for, at the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. show.“Folks can go into the show and basically they can look
  
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