George James

Sarnia’s new fitness spot, All Out Ninja, opened last Saturday with a free open house at 850 Confederation Street. Created by local couple Tracey and Wayne Dionne, the gym offers a space for all ages to try ninja sports, with specialized equipment and fun challenges. Inspired by their son Alex’s passion for ninja competitions, the Dionnes transformed the facility with plenty of hard work and support. All Out Ninja features rigs for different skill levels, a toddler play area, and party rooms.

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The Port Huron City Council has approved $1.65 million for new body and in-car cameras for the police department, following a failure of a camera during an incident that resulted in the death of Joshua Conant in ’23. Conant was handcuffed after an altercation outside Roche Bar but was found unresponsive. The malfunctioning camera, which failed during the incident, led to the decision to replace the city’s aging equipment. The new cameras, from Axon Enterprises, will ensure each officer has their own.

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A 51-year-old Caseville man, Daniel J. Schmidt, was arrested recently for breaking and entering after deputies found him asleep in a vacation home on Birch Street. Huron County Sheriff’s Deputy Chester Kowalski had been checking the property, which had been broken into the day before, when he discovered an unsecured door. Schmidt, who had broken into the home multiple times in the past month and another home on Main Street, was charged with three felonies and remains in jail. Further charges may follow as the investigation continues.

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Traffic crashes remain a major concern in Lambton County, where a string of serious collisions reflects broader road safety challenges. A new report by Strong Towns urges communities to rethink crash analysis, focusing on prevention rather than blame. Drawing lessons from aviation and healthcare safety reviews, experts identified key risks, including high-speed road designs, unsafe intersections, and poor visibility. One resident is pushing for change at Courtright Line and Mandaumin Road, proposing a roundabout to reduce fatalities.

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The Christmas spirit is alive in the Blue Water Area, with local tree farms ready for holiday shoppers. Western Tree Farm in Applegate is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shea Tree Farm in Marine City opened Black Friday, letting customers cut their own trees. Port Sanilac Tree Farm in Carsonville is already selling trees. Centennial Pines in Wales Township opened Black Friday with $75 trees and delivery available. Greenwood’s Country Christmas Tree Farm & Gifts offers $75 cut-your-own trees.

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