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@blackburnradio.com. Follow her on Twitter: @MIrwinCHOKNews

School Board Trustee Seeking Re-election

Jack Fletcher is seeking re-election as a Lambton Kent District School Board Trustee this fall.

Committee To Consider Speed Limit Change

A committee of Lambton County Council will consider a request to reduce the speed limit of Lakeshore Rd. east of Telfer Side Rd.

Beaches Clear For Swimming

No warning signs are posted.

Good First Impression Of Sarnia

Sarnia’s new Director of Planning and Building fondly describes our city as “small” with a “big attitude.”

Federal Funding For Lambton College Research Projects

$505,000 will be used to expand development and testing of next-generation batteries.

Breaking Barriers To Business Accessibility Program

A project coordinator has been hired for Sarnia-Lambton’s Breaking Barriers to Business Accessibility Program.

New School To Open In Sarnia

Promising Tomorrows Learning Academy is set to open on Sarnia’s golden mile this September.

Lake Huron beach (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Warning Signs At Ipperwash Beach

The popular Lake Huron beach is posted as unsafe for swimming

32nd Annual Watford Cornfest

4,800 ears of corn were ordered for the event.

Best July For Real Estate Sales In 7 Years

197 properties sold compared to 180 in 2013.