The Aamjiwnaang

• Recording the Rich First Nations Heritage by Scott Stephenson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Souls Memorial by David D. Plain
• The Lost Mission of St. Francis by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Chief Wawanosh and the Treaty of 1827 by Jean Turnbull Elford
• Joanne Rogers First Woman Elected Chief of Aamjiwnaang First Nation by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer 
• History of Aamjiwnaang Chiefs
• History of the Aamjiwnaang By David D. Plain
• Aamjiwnaang elder nominated for Order of Ontario by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Aamjiwnaang teens distinguished themselves in action by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• Indigenous vets had every reason not fight for Canada by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• How 300 ‘Foreign Indians’ became part of Aamjiwnaang by David D. Plain

Early Settlers

• A Glimpse of Pioneer Life in Sarnia by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Diarist Offers Early View of Sarnia by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• From Hunting Ground to County Seat by Charles Phelps in Sarnia: Gateway to Bluewaterland
• From Outpost to International Post by Edward Phelps in Gateway to Bluewaterland
• Port Sarnia Village by Jean Turnbull Elford in Upper Canada’s Last Frontier
• Christmas in 1862 by the Sarnia Gazette (1962)
• Historical Sketch of the Parish Of Corunna (Mugan Manuscript) by Rev. James G. Mugan, 1901
• Government Born in a Tavern by Phil Egan
• Errol: The city that never was by Phil Egan for the the Sarnia Journal
• Clear Grit: All Sand and No Dirt -The Alexander McKenzie Story by John Morgan, a descendant of Alexander Mackenzie
• The indomitable Anna Mitton embraced ‘Rapids’ life by Tom St. Amand for the Sarnia Journal
• Relocating Sarnia’s early cemetery dead was a grim undertaking by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal
• Whatever happened to Mrs. Mitton’s body is a mystery by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal
• Political victory by pair of underdogs lives on in Sarnia streets by Tom St. Amand for The Sarnia journal
• Sarnia known early for “drunkenness and wickedness” by Phil Egan
• A snapshot of our town at the time of Confederation by George Mathewson
• Outbreak of smallpox added to city’s rampant fears in 1866 by Phil Egan
• In 1867 folks drew their drinking water from Sarnia Bay by Phil Egan
• The Count and Countess Von Brockdorff – Sarnia’s first nobility by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal

City Government

• First Council Meeting by Dan McCaffery, for the Sarnia Observer
• Remembering Sarnia Mayor Marceil Saddy by Mayor Mike Bradley
• Colourful Mayors of the Past by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Joe Dagan: Sarnia`s City Architect by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Politicians Who Helped Shape the City by Tara Jeffrey for the Sarnia Observer
• City Hall Notebook: Marceil Saddy by Mary-Jane Egan for the Sarnia Observer
• Centennial flag by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal

Business

• Logging and the Cleveland-Sarnia Sawmill Company  by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• John Raeside Gemmill and the Sarnia Observer by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• From Salt Mines to Parkland: The Story of Centennial Park by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Purdy’s Fisheries on Blackwell Road by Charles Phelps
• Royalty Feasts on Fresh Catch from Purdy’s Fisheries by Don Biggs for the St. Thomas Times-Journal
• Eat! The Story of John’s Restaurant by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• Changing With the Times at the LCBO by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Praill Family in Business a Century by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Making Threshing Machines on Mitton Street by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Mueller Brass Makes a Town a City by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Icebox Tales and the Days of Harvesting Ice by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• The Sarnia Gazette by Dan McCaffery
• History of the Chamber of Commerce by Stephen Huebl
• Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents, Chairmen and Managers
• Sarnia Bridge was an Industrial Powerhouse by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Praill’s into Second Century of Gardening by Laura Greaves for Year of Local
• Sarnia’s Service Clubs were launched over Lunch by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia once a resort destination for holidaymakers – by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Ontario’s massive power switch started in Sarnia in 1950 – by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• City’s aviation industry nurtured by Port Huron man by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Japanese officer’s gift had big impact on young city scientist by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Banker skedaddled with the cash, left economy reeling by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal

The Chemical Valley

• Sarnia’s Chemical Valley: an Overview courtesy of Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
• A Brief History of Imperial Oil courtesy of Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership
• London’s Loss was Sarnia’s Gain by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Polymer & the War Effort: 1942 by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• C.D. Howe Takes a Chance on Sarnia by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Imperial Oil Launched a New Industry from the Sarnia Observer
• Imperial Oil Plans Petrochemical Plant from 1957 Progress Edition of The Observer
• Creation of Petrosar Fueled Building Boom by Scott Stephenson for the Sarnia Observer
• A History of the Chemical Industry in Lambton County by R.W. Ford
• Sarnia’s First Refinery by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Shell Canada:  Synopsis courtesy of Shell
• Sunoco Fire from 1996 by Ron RealeSmith 
• The Polymer Explosion of 1951 by Jack Poirier for the Sarnia Observer
• RX for Rubber: A Polymer Video – video donated by Jim Russel
• Imperial Oil’s remarkable contribution to the arts by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Now Mary, I thought I told you, no makeup mirrors at your desk by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• When coal was king, getting warm was a dirty business by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Transportation

• Voices from the Past: The Origin of Plank Road by Bob McCarthy for Lambton Shield
• The Days of the Sarnia Streetcars by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Original River Tunnel by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Airport Awaits its Wings from the Sarnia Observer, 1957
• Sarnia-Port Huron Ferries from “Canada West’s Last Frontier” by Jean Turnbull Elford
• The Great Western Railway from “Canada West’s last Frontier” by Jean Turnbull Elford
• The Grand Trunk Railway from “Canada West’s Last Frontier” by Jean Turnbull Elford
• The Erie and Huron Railway from “Canada West’s Last Frontier” by Jean Turnbull Elford
• Sarnia’s Role in Early Shipping from “Canada West’s Last Frontier” by Jean Turnbull Elford
• Riding the Bus in the Imperial City by Phil Egan for First Monday
• Last Hurrah for Imperial Sarnia Tanker by Skip Gillham for the Observer
• Bill Moon Gives Sarnia an Airport by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• St. Clair Excursions on the Tashmoo courtesy of the Lambton County Archives
• The Day the Railroad Came to Town by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The Tragic Wreck of the Kate Bully by Jean Elford for the Sarnia Gazette
• First International Bridge: Bluewater Bridge – Video Credit to Sarnia Rocks Youtube Page
• The Beatty Line of Steamers by “Old Home Week” publication
• The Sarnia [Automobile] Club Is Active In Marking Out The Leading Highways In Lambton for the Sarnia Observer
• The Mysterious Fate of the Gladstone by Phil Egan
• Sarnia’s First Automobiles Were Built by Hand by Phil Egan 
• The Ignominious End of the City of Genoa by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal 
• Henry Ford Goes Shopping in Downtown Sarnia by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• When Sarnia Had its Own Airline by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Speedy paddlewheeler gave its name to city street by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ of shipwrecks featured in new book by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• The Omar D. Conger river ferry went out with a blast by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Poisonous air made St. Clair River Tunnel a deadly place to work by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The S.S. South American was known as ‘Queen of the Inland Seas’ by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Firefighter recreated vintage military aircraft by hand by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Japanese officer’s gift had big impact on young city scientist by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The grand train station in Point Edward was fit for royalty by Phil Egan
• Train in the St. Clair tunnel targeted by wartime saboteurs by Phil Egan
• Ferry Dock Hill and the era of ship-towing tugs by Phil Egan
• Five Sarnians died 50 years ago in Canada’s worst air disaster by George Mahewson Sarnia Journal

Chris Hadfield

• Chris Hadfield: Sarnia’s Man in Space by Neil Bowen for the Sarnia Observer
• Home of Chris Hadfield  by Dan McCaffery for First Monday
• Hadfield: Sarnia’s Hometown Hero by Tara Jeffrey for the Sarnia Observer
• Chris Hadfield, the Singing Astronaut, to Promote Irish Tourism by Kim Soo for the Irish Telegraph
• Astronaut Sings Bowie’s “Space Oddity” in Zero Gravity by Brandon Griggs for CNN
• Sarnia’s First Family of Flight by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal

Weather

• The 1879 Tornado by Deborah Creatura for the Sarnia Observer
• The Great Storm of 1913 Killed 235 by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Tornado of ‘53 by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Tornado of ’53 – Videos video documentaries found on Youtube
• Mighty Wexford Lost with all Hands Aboard by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Drivers Rescued from Snowed-in Highway by CBC News-Windsor
• Storm Strands 300 People on Highway 402  by the Guelph Mercury
• SARNIA TORNADO OF 1953 – A Personal Account by Dorothy (Smith) Alexander

Crime & Police

• The Tragedy of Elizabeth Workman by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The Hand Affair: An 1880s Dynamite Attack by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Red Ryan Dies in Sarnia Gun Battle by Phil Egan
• Rum-Running was once a Lucrative Trade by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Bigwigs Behaving Badly by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Memorial Wall Dedicated at Sarnia Police HQ by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Historical Men Behaving Badly by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Elizabeth Workman: The Entire Story  Researched by Katie Braet, SHS co-op student (2016)
• “To be hanged from the neck until dead” Researched by Katie Braet, SHS co-op student (2016)
• No Need for a Cruiser. Take a Taxi, Officer! by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The strange tale of the Imperial Oil furnace jumper by Phil Egan For the Sarnia Journal
• Communist ‘Red Scare’ stoked fear of saboteurs in Sarnia by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Leaders of shady fencing company wound up in the pen by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Artifacts donated of city officer who killed ‘Red’ Ryan by Troy Shantz of the Sarnia Journal
• Police raid of the Sarnia Railway Men’s Club was by the book by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Fallen Officer: Constable John Lewis by Nick Jones
• Memo to Police Chief Nelson by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Where is the body of Elizabeth Workman? by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Old Sarnia Jail was formidable, but prisoners did escape by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Daring prisoner escapes from old Sarnia Jail – round two by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Historical who-done-it: The sad and unsolved homicide of Sarah Shingles by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Bootleggers, Blind Pigs and Rum Runners on the River by Phil Egan in the book, “Keeping the  Peace”
• Death Drives to the Georgian Shoppe by Ron Realesmith
• The cat came back, photo by Glenn Ogilvie, Sarnia Journal

Events

• The Fenian Scare of the 1860s by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia once gripped by fear of the “Green Menace” by Phil Egan
• The Great Fire of 1866 left a gaping hole downtown by Phil Egan
• Macdonald-Mackenzie Debate in 1872 Election by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Enters the 20th Century by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Marks the End of the Great War by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• From Town to City: May 7, 1914 by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Titanic Sinking Claims Local Victim by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia in the Great Depression by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• The Original Blue Water Bridge Opens by Scott Stephenson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Holmes Foundry Riot of 1937 by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Post-war Growth Spurs Sarnia by Jessica Weirmier for the Sarnia Observer
• The Queen Visits Sarnia, 1959 by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• The Polymer Explosion of 1951 by Jack Poirier for the Sarnia Observer
• Second Span added to Blue Water Bridge by Scott Stephenson for the Sarnia Observer
• City Hall Opens in 1965 by Mayor Mike Bradley
• City Forges Ahead to Set New Records from the March, 1957 Progress Edition of the Sarnia Observer
• Poet Walt Whitman Visits Sarnia, 1880 by Mayor Mike Bradley
• Historic Saddy Home to be Preserved by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• New Postage Stamp Honours Sarnia Hydroplane from the Belleville Intelligencer
• Famous Sarnia Home Celebrates 150th Anniversary by Heather Linda Young
• St. Clair Raids an Integral Part of 1838 Upper Canada Rebellion by John C. Cooper, special to The Observer
• OLM Pastor Hosts William Tecumseh Sherman by Phil Egan
• Coast Guard Celebrates Golden Anniversary by Barbara Simpson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Wreck of the Fontana by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Telling History with Quilts by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• General Hospital Cost $25,000 to Build in 1895 from the Sarnia Gazette
• Sarnia’s Evolving Downtown from the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s True Founder Died Broke by Pat McLean for the Sarnia Journal
• Birthplace of Alexander Mackenzie For Sale in Scotland by Rob Ferguson for the Toronto Star
• Patrick Kerwin Rises to the Top of his Profession by Steven McKenna
• Operator, connect me with Edgewater 2520, please by Phil Egan
• SARNIA TORNADO OF 1953 – A Personal Account  by Dorothy (Smith) Alexander 
• Old Home Week Saw Sarnia Party Hardy By Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The Calamitous Month of November, 1963 by Phil Egan
• Exhibition reveals Sarnia’s early appreciation of fine art by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• When ‘The Human Fly’ thrilled a downtown crowd by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• “Rowdies” put end to dances on romantic rooftop pavilion by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Hollywood ‘quint’ stars once mobbed at Sarnia train station by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Sisters of St. Joseph built $1-million hospital with a $10,000 grant by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The evolution of women’s rights in Sarnia was often slow by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• The Klan, cross burnings a dark chapter of city history by Gary Shrumm and Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Schools, churches & theatres closed. Store shelves empty. Welcome to Sarnia’s 1918 pandemic by Gary Shrumm and Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• P.T. Barnum’s ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ left Sarnians bedazzled by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Excitement ruled the city with the visit of Lord and Lady Byng by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Fear of Cholera Stalked Sarnia’s Streets in 1866 by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Grand Hotel was planned to open 90 years ago by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• 70 years of marriage, times two by George Mathewson of the Sarnia Journal

Sports

• The Mike Ward Story by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• SMAA Dates from 1947 by Jim Miller for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Imperials Win the Grey Cup, Twice by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Phil Esposito had his Start in Sarnia by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• NHL Referee Neil Armstrong by Jim Miller for the Sarnia Observer
• Mike Weir Wins the Masters by Jim Miller for the Sarnia Observer
• Miss Supertest III Raced Sarnia Waters by Tara Jeffrey for the Sarnia Observer
• Motorsport Celebrates Golden Anniversary by Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week
• George Ludgate was Voice of Imperials, Golden Bears by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer 
• A Slice of Golf History by Daniel Punch for the Sarnia Observer
• Weir Looks Back on Historic Win by Tara Jeffrey for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnian Recalls Football Heyday by Jim Blake for the Sarnia Gazette
• Diving Tackle Fatal for Popular Sarnia Imperials Football Player by Montreal Gazette
• When the great Ned Hanlan thrilled Sarnia by Phil Egan
• When football fever had Sarnia in its grip by Phil Egan
• Big Night at the Barn by Randy Evans 
• Sarnia’s Cradle of Family Quarterbacks by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Strange Fish had Sarnia Residents Agog by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal 
• Bummer Stirling one of Sarnia’s all-time great athletes by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer 
• The Birth of Sporting Pastimes in Sarnia By Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Trio of Sarnians helped Canada win wartime ‘Tea Bowl’ by Tom Slater for the Sarnia Journal
• Yep, these cowboys do a bang-up job on the shootin’ range by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• ‘The almost unknown Imperials’: Sarnia’s hidden Grey Cup triumphs remembered 80 years on by Havard Gould for CBC News
• WrestleMania boring compared to Rasslin’ at the Terrace by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s Robbie Moore was gifted athlete and one-of-a-kind by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s hockey history – from early days to St. Andrews by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s hockey history – when the game moved indoors by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s hockey history – city arena a community effort by Randy Evans and Ken Maczko for the Sarnia Journal

Personalities

• Malcolm Cameron was Founding Father by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Vidal Clan was a Local Dynasty by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• George Durand: A Sarnia Founding Father by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Alexander Mackenzie: Second Prime Minister by Karen Robinet for the Sarnia Observer
• Alexander Mackenzie Day Should be Acknowledged by Ralph Butt, Letter to the Editor of the Sarnia Observer
• Froome & Field Talfourd by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Talfourd Street Named for Kindly Pioneer by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• William J. and Maud Hanna by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• George Hunter Stirrett: Hero of the Great War by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia Armoury Named for George Stirrett by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Bud Cullen: M.P. Cabinet Minister and Federal Judge by Neil Bowen for the Sarnia Observer
• Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon by Neil Bowen for the Sarnia Observer
• Breaking the Shackles: The Peter Pennington Story by Phil Egan
• Owen Maynard and the Lunar Landing by Dan McCaffery
• Patrick Kerwin: 10th Chief Justice of Canada by Stephen McKenna
• Dr. Helene Shingles Survived the Holocaust by Barbara Simpson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sadie Knowles and the Women’s Conservation Committee by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Sadie Knowles and Norman Gurd: Sarnia’s Art Visionaries by Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week
• New Memorial Recalls Bud Cullen’s Illustrious Career by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Andy Brandt Helped Shape Sarnia and Ontario by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Prolific Charlotte Vidal Nisbet by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Lawrence Family Links Sarnia and Toronto by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• James Flintoft Sr. was First Sheriff by H.F. Holland for the Sarnia Gazette
• The day Vidal’s crew fled ship in Sarnia Bay by Phil Egan
• Lily the Pink’s compound a cure for ‘female complaints’ by Phil Egan
• Celebrating century-old cleric “He’s pretty much seen it all.” by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Former Mayor’s Home Came with a Ballroom by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• From Lily Rose to Lily Mae: Recording family history at Christmas time by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Phil Gamester had game – whether singing, selling or writing by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Realesmith passes the leadership torch at the Sarnia Historical Society by Phil Egan for First Monday
• Woman leaves $1million to Sarnia charities by George Mathewson for Sarnia Journal
• Blood donors save pharmacist’s life by George Mathewson of Sarnia Journal

Fires & Fire Services

• The Early Days of Fire Services by Scott Stephenson for the Sarnia Observer
• The Hamonic Burns at Sarnia by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• Fire on the Imperial Hamilton, 1961 UPI story from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune
• Sarnia’s Great Fire of 1867 by Phil Egan special to the Sarnia Journal
• The Only Sunday Morning without a Church Service by Charlotte Vidal Nisbet for the Sarnia Observer
• Firemen Mark the “National Day” in 1859 by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• City Woman’s Death Leaves Lasting Legacy by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Fighting Fire from the Sky by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Sunoco Fire from 1996 – by Ron RealeSmith
• It was a sad day when the bell tolled for Polly by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Honorary fire chief was our last First World War veteran by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Choosing a Rude Awakening Over a Quiet Death by Phil Egan for First Monday Magazine
• Fire, Theft and Insurance Coverage in 1866 by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Flames rose in Sarnia on “the night America burned” by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Neighbourhoods

• Remembering Mitton Village by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• The Village of Blue Water by Phil Egan special to the Sarnia Journal
• Maud Hanna and the Story of Canatara Park by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Long Lost Robertsville was Sarnia’s First Suburb by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Observer
• Mitton Village area creates unique shopping identity by Brian Bolt for the Sarnia Observer
• Keeping in touch with our history by Peggy Fletcher for the Sarnia Observer
• A Walk Through Sarnia’s Early Parks by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Last ditch land swap led to the creation of Newton Park by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal
• ‘Laura Secord’ cottage one of our last old summer homes by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal

Mayors
All Stories and pictures for Mayors provided by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer

• Thomas Forsyth 
• Hope Mackenzie 
• Henry Glass
• Thomas Johnston
• Joshua Adams
• Robert Mackenzie
• Fredrick Davis
• Robert S. Gurd
• Charles Taylor
• George Stevenson
• Michael Fleming
• Dan Mackenzie
• George Leys
• Joe Lowrie
• Dr. Arthur Poussette
• Charles Vail
• James Symington
• Ebenezer Watson
• Richard Lesueur
• William Proctor
• J.G Merrison
• T.G Johnston
• Fred Watson
• William Logie
• Thomas Cook
• David Barr
• George Proctor
• David Milne
• Albert Johnston
• Bill Henderson
• John McGibbon
• Joseph Bell
• Joe Dagan
• William Paul
• Thomas Doherty
• James Crawford
• William Nisbet
• George Crawford
• George Andrew
• Jim Barr
• George Galloway
• James F. Newton
• William J. Scott
• Arthur Kirby
• Homer Lockhart
• Edward J. Blake
• Gordon Hodgins
• Edward Bedard
• William Crompton
• Fred Pelling
• Norm Perry
• John T. Barnes
• Carlyle Hipple
• William Nelson
• Marshall Gowland
• Iven Walker
• Henry T. Ross
• Paul Blundy
• Andy Brandt
• Marceil Saddy
• Ron Gordon

Memorials & Landmarks

• The Veteran’s Park Cenotaph by Tom Slater
• Restoring “Betty”: Locomotive 6069 by Phil Egan
• The Souls Memorial by David D. Plain
• Germain Park’s F86 Sabre Jet Fighter by Barbara Simpson for the Sarnia Observer
• Calamity on Front Street by Phil Egan for First Monday
• Solving the Mystery of Sarnia’s Old Cannon?  by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia War Historians Plan to Move “Big Tom” by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• Monument Dedicated to Military and First Responders by the staff of the Sarnia Observer
• Big Tom Comes Home by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• The Methodist Mission and Sarnia’s first schoolhouse by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Volunteers find secret hidden in old steam engine by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s locomotive: The secret behind Betty’s scars finally revealed by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Watching for the bus from the Secret Bench – By Phil Egan
• Sarnia’s Beloved Cannon had its Start in Britain – By Carl Hnatyshyn for the Sarnia Observer
• “Big Tom” Cannon
• The Captivating Story of Sarnia’s Big Tom Cannon by Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week 
• 200 Attend LAV III Dedication at Veteran’s Park by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer 
• A Piece of Sarnia’s History Rescued from the Trash Heap by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal 
• Historic Building Named in Honour of Former Sarnia Mayor by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• Unassuming concrete blobs serve an important function by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Man travels 6,000 km to pay respects to Sarnia war dead by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Massive ship anchor given to city by water-loving family by Tom St. Amand @ The Sarnia journal
• Mystery stones point to buried treasure by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• City cenotaph drew inspiration from grieving mother’s pen by Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand
• Canada’s glorious Vimy Memorial had one strange admirer by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Cenotaph replica a stunning achievement for St. Patrick’s teachers and students by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Communities

• The Jewish Community by Jeff Rottman
• The Greek Orthodox Community of Sarnia from 25th Anniversary Yearbook of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
• Sarnia Lambton’s Chinese Community by Rany Xanthopoulo for First Monday
• The Hellenic Community of Sarnia and Vicinity by Rany Xanthopoulo for First Monday
• Sarnia’s Portuguese Community by Rany Xanthopoulo for First Monday
• On Pythians, Orangemen, and those Odd Fellows By Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Point Edward

• The Grand Trunk Railway Terminus by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• The grand train station in Point Edward was fit for royalty by Phil Egan
• Point Edward’s Balmoral 105 Years Old by the Sarnia Gazette
• Point Edward: 1679-1981 from Canada West’s Last Frontier by Jean Turnbull Elford
• The lost island of Pet-Tag-Wano has morphed into Point Edward by Phil Egan
• Point Edward Red Cross and the WW1 Effort
• Point Edward man determined to see front-line action by Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand

Bright’s Grove

• Bridge Over Troubled Waters  by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Cull Drain Bridge Dodges Full Demolition by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Voices from the Past: Remembering the Famous Kenwick-on-the-Lake by Bob McCarthy for Lambton Shield.com
• Heritage and History: The Faethorne House by Phil Egan special to the Sarnia Journal
• Origin and Spelling of Bright’s Grove by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• Historic Bridge in Limbo by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Kenwick photo trips memories for many by George Mathewson of the Sarnia Journal

Historic Churches

• Splendour in the Glass by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Repair Work Delayed at Historic Church by Tyler Kula for the Sarnia Observer
• The Only Sunday Without a Service by Charlotte Vidal Nisbet for the Sarnia Observer
• Beautiful Edifices Rooted in Clay by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal    
• OLM Pastor Hosts William Tecunseh Sherman By Phil Egan – Special for the Sarnia Jornal
• Historical Sketch of the Parish Of Corunna (Mugan Manuscript) written by Rev. James G. Mugan 1901
• Sarnia’s New Church written in the Sarnia Observer: January 30th 1880
• Dedication Services written in the Sarnia Observer: February 6th 1880
• History of St. Paul’s Linked to Railway – written by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• The glory days of Congregational Church didn’t last by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Historic Schools

• Blackwell Elementary School by Charles Phelps
• The Red Brick School House and Early Schools by Lawrence A. Crich
• Union School, 1860-1892 by Lawrence A. Crich
• Wellington Road School, 1869-1977 by Lawrence A. Crich
• Durand Street School 1869-1960 / 1975 By Lawrence A. Crichin in The Way It Was (1986)
• The Bell Tolls for SCITS By George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• The SCITS Song sings on after 60 years by Paul Morden for Sarnia Observer
• Drama teacher Dan White ready for his curtain call by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• SCITS grad created and lived school motto – ‘to the stars’ by George Mathewson for Sarnia journal
• The Russell Street beer legend goes skunk by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Bittersweet ending for city Catholic school by Cathy Dobson, Sarnia Journal 

Hotels, Taverns, Breweries and Restaurants

• Memories of the Vendome Hotel by Phil Egan
• The Belchamber on Front Street by Jean Elford for the Sarnia Gazette
• Former Grand Hotel Undergoes Renewal by Brian Bolt for the Sarnia Observer
• Taking the Waters: The Grandview Hotel by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Woodrowe Beach Resort by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• The Sarnia Hotel by Mayor Mike Bradley
• Motel Chalet by Dana Hadley (the daughter of Andy and Helen Urchyshyn)
• The Sahara Motel information provided by Ron Realesmith
• Sicily’s ‘slow food’ a labour of love By Cathy Dobson from the Sarnia Journal
• Bubble, bubble, beer and trouble by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Grand Hotel was planned to open 90 years ago by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Quintessentially Sarnia

• Lawrence Family Links Sarnia and Toronto by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Jack Fogel & the Story of Tab’s by Phil Egan special for the Sarnia Journal
• Gurd Mansion was once Sarnia’s Largest Home by John Rochon for the Sarnia Journal
• New Art Gallery the Culmination of a Dream by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia’s Lost Market Gardens by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Taking the Waters: The Grandview Hotel by Phil Egan Special to the Sarnia Journal
• Memories of the Vendome Hotel by Phil Egan, Special to the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia’s International Park by Kip Cuthbert for the Sarnia Historical Society
• The long and storied tale of the Duc D’Orleans By Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week
• Sarnia’s Lowrie Warrener an Important Painter by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Observer
• Keeping in Touch with our History Written by Peggy Fletcher for the Sarnia Observer
• I declare: Paying border duties an old Sarnia custom By Phil Egan
• Growing Up in Sarnia in the 1960s By Phil Egan
• History Buff Releases 2,500 Sarnia Postcard Collection By Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Reinvigorated Historical Society Catalogues Sarnia’s Rich History By Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week
• Passing motorists have ‘taken a gander’ for 65 years by Cathy Dobson For The Sarnia journal
• What’s in a nickname? How Sarnia became the Imperial City by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• When Lionettes were the pride of a marching-mad city by Nadine Wark for the Sarnia Journal
• A short history of service clubs in Sarnia by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Tarzanland: “Aaaaaah Aaaaaaaah AaAaAa aaaaaaaah!” by Tom St. Amand for the Sarnia Journal
• Remembering the Golden Hind Room at Latner’s by the Sarnia Journal
• From wrestlers to Louis Armstrong, Kenwick Terrace had it all by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• A compendium of interesting tidbits from Sarnia’s past by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Another basket of curious tidbits from Sarnia’s past by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Another compendium of curious stuff from Sarnia’s past by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Another compendium of curious stuff from Sarnia’s past by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• A compendium of curious stuff from Sarnia’s past: Part 2 by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Celebrating the Belton Family’s Ties to Sarnia by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Cameras Capture a Changing City by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

War Stories

• Saying thank you to our current and fallen veterans – George Mathewson
• Epitaphs: saying goodbye to loved one in a sentence – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Sarnia man killed at battle of Ypres, his body never found – Randy Evans
• Veteran’s final Remembrance Day a treasured family memory – Phil Egan
• New Plaque at St. Patrick’s Honours Catholic Soldiers – Tom St. Amand and Lou Giancarlo
• The Sarnia War Remembrance Project by Tom Slater
• “Lambton at War” Exhibit Highlights Area’s Military History by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer

World War 1

• Waterfront once home to sarnia’s own machine gun battery – Phil Egan
• War’s End unleashed delirious celebration all across the city – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Final days of the war 100 years ago were brutal and bloody – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• A million reasons to remember this dead man’s penny – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Broken, neglected war veteran unable to adapt to civilian life – Randy Evans & Gary Shrumm
• Faced with certain defeat, Germany belatedly pleaded for peace – Phil Egan
• For one Sarnia teen, war in Europe was not for the faint of heart – Randy Evans
• “Old” shoulder’s death left widow and 7 children back home – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Many who died in First World War not recorded on Cenotaph – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Illustrious Hanna family scion died tragically after war’s end – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Hospital Ship’s Sinking Became Canadian Rallying Cry – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• Quiet Little Street Recalls Determined City War Hero – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• The Incredible Story of Sarnia’s Own ‘Florence Nightingale’ – Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm
• Vimy Ridge was a Bittersweet Victory for Canada – Randy Evans
• Allan Family Made Heavy Sacrifice for Great War – Phil Egan
• Mueller Brass the Engine of Sarnia’s War Economy – Phil Egan
• Sarnia Customs officer served in both World Wars – Susan Roberts
• Air Cadet Brown Deserves Place on the Sarnia Cenotaph – Randy Evans
• ‘Great War’ Brought Great Misery to Sarnia  by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• WW I Claimed Sarnia’s Best by Randy Evans for the Sarnia Journal
• Letters from Soldier Boys at the Front by Randy Evans
• Sarnia’s Entry in the First World War by Randy Evans
• My Grandfather’s Story By Randy Evans
• St. Andrews Church Remembrance Day / 175th Anniversary 2015 / Topic – Sacrifice – By Randy Evans (2015)
• The Incredible Story of Sarnia’s Own “Florence Nightingale” By Randy Evans and Gary Schrumm for the Sarnia Journal 
• Honorary fire chief was our last First World War veteran by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Vimy dinner to commemorate ‘the battle that forged a nation’ by the Sarnia Journal
• Vimy Ridge centennial stirring strong response in Sarnia by the Sarnia Journal
• The Battle of Vimy Ridge and why it’s a big deal by the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnians killed in war’s “forgotten battle” 100 years ago  by Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand for the Sarnia Journal 
• How McCrae’s Iconic Battle Poem Created the Flower of Remembrance By Phil Egan for First Monday
• Sarnia mother’s poem questioned the cost of the Great War
• Was Sarnia mayor victimized by invisible war wounds? by Randy Evans
• City threw big party as 149th Battalion headed off to war by Phil Egan
• Hospital Ship’s Sinking Became Canadian Rallying Cry by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater for the Sarnia Journal
• Point Edward Red Cross and the WW1 Effort
• Point Edward man determined to see front-line action by Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand
• Doctor gave up practice to heroically save countless lives by Tom St. Amand & Tom Slater
• Affable candy-maker killed in last great cavalry charge by  Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand

World War 2

• City man’s capture of German sub the stuff of Hollywood – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• Being Italian in Sarnia was perilous during Second World War – Phil Egan
• Wartime seaman’s union strike sparked a waterfront melee – Phil Egan
• Family kept alive memory of their son, the first Sarnian lost at war – Tom Slater & Tom St. Amand
• “Lend-lease” destroyer was named for the blue St. Clair River – Phil Egan
• Bomber Pilot “Flunker” Hegarty Graduated Top of his Class – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• Lieutenant Jack Wright’s Final Act was a Heroic One – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• The secret Little Munitions Factory on Margaret Street – Phil Egan
• Navy’s Worst Ship Sinking Included two Sarnians – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• The Story of Jim Charron is One of Valour Recognized – Phil Egan
• POW Found a Way to Forgive his Japanese Captors – Phil Egan
• Young Airman Had Every Reason to Stay in Sarnia – Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• Sarnia Airman’s Burial was a Poignant act of Civic Defiance – Tom Slater and St. Amandter
• Sarnian Celebrates Liberation Day by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia War Hero Recalled as Champion for Peace by Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer
• Prisoner of the Japanese by Liz Bernier for the Sarnia Observer
• Sarnia War Hero’s Legacy Alive by Tara Jeffrey for the London Free Press
• Point Vet Making Pilgrimage to Holland by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnia Plant Worker Murdered by Nazis by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Polish Community Displays Veterans’ Artifacts by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• Preserving the Stories of Polish War Heroes by Carl Hnatyshyn for Sarnia This Week
• Memories of VE Day by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer
• My Fathers War by Phil Egan for First Monday
• HMCS Sarnia recalled at naval ceremony by Shawn Jeffords
• HMCS Sarnia Gets St. Lawrence Battle Honour by By Dan McCaffery For the Sarnia Observer
• Sister Ships in Peril on a Cold, Grey Sea by Phil Egan Special to the Sarnia Journal
• Brothers Met Near “A Bridge Too Far” by Phil Egan 
• The Story of One Brave Bomber Pilot By George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• D-DAY: 70th anniversary of World War II turning point  By Brent Boles for the Sarnia Observer    
• Bomber on Sentimental Journey renews old memories by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Dieppe Raid an important moment in Sarnia’s military history by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater for the Sarnia Journal
• Sarnians were grave, confused just before WW2 broke out by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• B17 Bomber bringing a payload of ‘40s nostalgia by Troy Shantz for the Sarnia Journal
• Soldier died a hero’s death trying to save wounded officer by Lou Giancarlo and Tom Slater
• Train in the St. Clair tunnel targeted by wartime saboteurs by Phil Egan
• Unlucky teen first Sarnian to die in Second World War by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater
• City woman, 94, once grew farm crops for Adolf Hitler’s army by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• Silver Cross awarded to one of Sarnia’s fallen returns home by Phil Egan
• How suit-wearing ‘generals’ in Sarnia changed the tide of war by Phil Egan
• Lieutenant Jack Wright’s Final Act was a Heroic One by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater for the Sarnia Journal
• Lt.-Gen. (retired) William Leach died April 1 in Ottawa by Paul Morden for the Sarnia Observer  
• Doug Dunn Sr. escaped twice from notorious POW camp by Phil Egan
• First Sarnian Wins “Wings” Under the Air Training Plan Researched by Katie Braet, Coop Student 2016.
• After decades of silence, a Dieppe veteran opens up by Tom Slater and Tom St. Amand
• Couple’s love story ended tragically in German forest by Tom St. Amand and Tom Slater

Afghanistan

• Dad Retraced Footsteps of Fallen Son in Afghanistan – Phil Egan
• Warrior Fought to Free People from Taliban’s Brutality – Phil Egan

Music & Entertainment

• Civil War Tale with a Sarnia Connection by Little White Publishing
• Spanning Two Eras: The Russ Miles Story by Kip Cuthbert
• Sarnia’s longest performing singing group by George Matheson for the Sarnia Journal
• Local music festival Canadian one-of-a-kind from the Sarnia Journal
• Grab some popcorn and let’s go to the movies: 1905 to 1960 by Randy Evans and Gary Shrumm for the Sarnia Journal
• Arias, librettos, and voices raised to heaven in hallowed memory by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal
• New city festival lands Hip frontman Gord Downie by Cathy Dobson, Sarnia Journal

Shipwrecks

• Anchors dropped in Canatara hold nautical legacy in place by Tom St. Amand for the Sarnia Journal
• The Inglorious Fate of the Gladstone by Phil Egan for the Sarnia Journal

Confederation Era

• Confederation cooks grappled with organs, hooves and tongue by George Mathewson for the Sarnia Journal
• Water in the Time of Confederation by Phil Egan