PAUL MORDEN The Observer Chantel Parkes spent the 12th anniversary of her father's death attaching red ribbons to white crosses at an intersection in Brigden.[...]

A 57-unit affordable housing project for seniors and the disabled to be built on the site of the former Marshall Gowland Manor will be a smoke-free building. Lambton County council endorsed the move, which was recommended by its housing services department.[...]

The Give-A-Book campaign by the Organization for Literacy in Lambton runs until Dec. 2. The goal is to provide a book to every child in Sarnia-Lambton whose family qualifies for a Christmas food hamper.[...]

Sun Media PETROLIA — The Petrolia's In Bloom volunteer group is inviting everyone to experience the sights, sounds and scents of the holiday season at its Christmas Home Tour. It's set for Saturday, Nov.[...]

TARA HAGAN The Observer Local fire officials are thrilled at the announcement that volunteer and part-time firefighters will now be covered for cancer and heart issues connected with their jobs. "It's definitely groundbreaking news," said Sarnia fire chief Pat Cayen.[...]

The last time Paul and Steve Persichetti squared off in an LSSAA football final was three years ago. In that game, Steve's St. Christopher Cyclones upset Paul's Northern Vikings, 15-13 in the 2006 high school junior final.[...]

Council has begun the process of chipping away at Sarnia's 2010 budget with the goal of cutting a proposed 2.75% spending increase. Councillors spent Friday morning going over the details with finance director Brian McKay, looking at areas to cut.[...]

The air's as crisp as an apple! We're truly in the season for this favourite fruit. Enjoy the following recipes -- suggested apples include Empire, McIntosh, Crispin, Cortland, Spartan or Idared.[...]

When Sarnia's Tyler Vynckier puts on his official Olympic torch relay suit next month, the 13-year-old Sarnian will already be wearing something far more valuable. A ring, attached to a chain around his neck, is a reminder of who the young hero will be running for when he's handed the torch on Dec.[...]

Here's hoping the firing of an Alberta health official instrumental in the vaccination of members of the Calgary Flames organization sends a strong message that professional sports players have no right to earlier vaccinations if they don't fall into one of the priority groups.[...]

The Sarnia Sting doctor confi rmed Friday that half the team's hockey players had received the H1N1 vaccine even though most Sarnia residents are still waiting. The admission came after an official with the Junior A hockey team flatly denied players had been vaccinated.[...]

Horror geeks and fanboys love Fred Dekker and his 1986 cult classic, Night of the Creeps. They mob the amiable Dekker at horror conventions.[...]

TYLER KULA The Observer Brad Carter had never been to a First Friday before, but the Sarnia man was out investigating the venues and displays with his three children Friday night. "We thought we'd just come up and spend some time here and see what it's about," he said.[...]

TARA HAGAN The Observer When Sarnia's Tyler Vynckier puts on his official Olympic torch relay suit next month, the 13-year-old Sarnian will already be wearing something far more valuable.[...]

Sarnia Police arrested one man on Thursday and have issued a warrant for another in connection with a Wednesday home invasion in which a residence was set on fire. Police said two men knocked on a Harrison Court apartment building door at 133 Alice St.[...]

CATHY DOBSON The Observer The Sarnia Sting doctor confirmed Friday that half the team's hockey players had received the H1N1 vaccine even though most Sarnia residents are still waiting. The admission came after an official with the Junior A hockey team flatly denied players had been vaccinated.[...]

City council is looking at ways to reign in a proposed 2.75% spending increase to the budget. A staff report says council can achieve a further 1% reduction to the draft budget. A budget session is planned for Dec.[...]

Observer Staff PETROLIA —The Sixth Treasured Memories Fundraising Gala Auction is set for Nov. 14 at Lambton Meadowview Villa.[...]

Three young offenders have been identified by the Lambton OPP Youth Bureau, following criminal activity in the Wyoming area. On Oct. 24, a business owner on Front Street, Wyoming, located two teens inside the secure vehicle compound, who then ran from the scene.[...]

Lambton OPP are investigating a theft at Main Street Variety in Forest, that occurred around 8 p.m., Thursday, when a lone man entered the store and asked for money. The clerk handed the cash over and the man calmly walked out.[...]