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

Man sentenced in 2021 homicide

A man who pleaded guilty in late March to manslaughter has been sentenced to 22 months time served followed by three years probation.

Sarnia delegation invited to Netherlands to learn from Dutch cycling cities

The nuSarnia Foundation is offering private funding to send local delegates to the Dutch Cycling Embassy’s City Builder’s Symposium next summer.

Lambton College nominates six alumni for Premier’s Awards

Lambton College has announced its nominees for this year’s Premier’s Awards.

Santa makes three stops in Lambton County Saturday

Santa Claus will use his magic to attend three parades in Lambton County Saturday.

Theatre enthusiast gives generous gift to VPP

Joyce Hamilton presented Victoria Playhouse Petrolia with a generous $10,875 donation on Thursday.

Town hall planned to gauge interest in new Christian High School

A town hall style meeting is planned Monday to discuss the interest of opening a new Christian High School in Sarnia.

‘Truthsgiving’ event planned at Aamjiwnaang

Sarnia’s YMCA Project North is presenting “Truthsgiving” 2022 on Friday.

Great Lakes Secondary School evacuated

In a notice to parents and guardians, Principal Derek Stenton said smoke was observed in the hallway at approximately 1 p.m.

Maternity home helping young women in Sarnia

A new maternity home has opened in Sarnia to help young women who lack support.

Newly appointed Bluewater Health Vice President of Care Transitions, Lambton Elderly Outreach [LEO) CEO Lisa Regan. Image submitted by Bluewater Health. November 2022.

New executive named at Bluewater Health, Lambton Elderly Outreach

Lisa Regan has been hired as Bluewater Health’s new vice president of care transitions and as Lambton Elderly Outreach’s (LEO) new chief executive officer.