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

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.

Photo of storm damage at Grand Bend courtesy of James Smith via Twitter

Grand Bend Tornado Damage Adding Up

Lambton Shores council considers an application to file for disaster relief funding today.

Matt Mitro Seeking City Council Post

Another name in the ring for a seat on Sarnia Council as voters prepare to head to the polls in October.

Training For Disaster

Area emergency responders will be in the classroom next week, receiving training on potential railroad accidents.

No Hogweed Locally

Sarnia-Lambton has been spared from Giant Hogweed so far this summer.

Salvaging Wood In Grand Bend

A number of good oak trees were knocked down in the July 27 tornado.

No Problems Locally

Bluewater Power insists its smart meters are safe.

Mayor Weber Invites Ontario Premier To Grand Bend

The mayor of Lambton Shores is inviting Ontario’s premier to tour the area of Grand Bend damaged by a tornado last Sunday.