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

Area Firefighters Applaud Extended Workplace Coverage

St. Clair Township Firefighters are welcoming increased cancer coverage from the Ontario government.

Griffith Dr. Basement Fire

Sarnia firefighters responded around 3:30pm.

Serious Crash Near Kerwood

Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two vehicle collision just east of Lambton County

User groups pack into Sarnia council chambers for a special meeting on the city's Arena Management Strategy April 28, 2014 (Photo by Melanie Irwin)

Council Approves City Arena Recommendations

Negotiations will be finalized with Lambton College to acquire the second ice pad at the RBC Centre.

A ceremony is held in Sarnia to mark the Day of Mourning. April 28, 2014 BlackburnNews.com (Photo by Melanie Irwin)

Hundreds Remember Fallen Workers

Light rain fell as the 30th annual Day of Mourning was observed in Sarnia Monday.

Workers Remembered

An annual day of remembrance for workers killed and injured on the job.

Enhancing 911 Service In Sarnia

Upgrades will allow police to pinpoint the location of people calling from cell phones.

Replica Weapons Continue To Concern City Police

Sarnia’s police chief presented the latest use of force stats to members of the Police Services Board this morning.

Another Candidate in Petrolia Election

A long-time Petrolia counciller is seeking reelection

Sarnia Speeder

A 25-year-old faces a racing charge after caught going 107 km/h in a 40 zone.