Melanie Irwin

Melanie has been a broadcast and multimedia journalist in Sarnia-Lambton since 2005. She grew up on a farm in Mt. Brydges and attended Strathroy District Collegiate Institute and Fanshawe College before settling in Sarnia. She is married to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mother of two boys. Email her at mirwin@blackburnmedia.ca. Follow her on Twitter: @MIrwinCHOKNews

Prep underway for phase two of Rapids Parkway extension

While Sarnia residents may see a lot of work on The Rapids Parkway extension this year, it’s not expected to open in 2023.

New Seniors Advisory Committee launched in Lambton

Lambton county’s Seniors Advisory Committee is getting settled after holding its inaugural meeting in February.

Village hikes taxes nearly 6% to manage increases, catch up on capital projects

Council approved a $4.9 million operating budget Thursday, that raises the village portion of the property tax bill by 5.95 per cent.

Cyclone Aid to rotate through Sarnia, Point Edward Saturday

St. Pat’s students, staff and volunteers will be knocking on doors and looking for donations on front steps from 9 a.m. to noon.

Brooke Central roof reinforcement underway

The ceiling has been demolished and crews are working on reinforcing the building now.

A ‘Wonderful’ year for CANstruction

Close to 50,000 pounds of food was collected for the Inn of the Good Shepherd through CANstruction this year.

LKDSB to offer virtual learning again in the fall

Students within the Lambton Kent District School Board are being given the chance to learn online again in the fall.

UPDATE: Sarnia police find missing three and 19-year-old

Sarnia police have located Mason and Legacy Wakefield.

Ninja Club executive seeks lease fairness with Bluewater Gymnastics Club

Scott Burnett told council recently that his club operates out of the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre, and pays a much higher lease rate than what is being levied by the city to the comparable organization.

Wayne McMichael Image courtesy of Smith Funeral Home.

‘Dedicated public servant’ remembered

Wayne McMichael died suddenly on Thursday, March 16, at the age of 77.