Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Essex Takes Series Lead

The Essex 73's have taken a 2-0 series lead in their opening round playoff series against Mooretown.

Essex beat the Flags 7-4 thanks to three goals and an assist for Michael Vieira.

Matthews Hebert added two goals for the 73's while teammate Noah Hedrick made 15 saves.

Game three in the best-of-seven series goes Friday night back in Essex.

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The Chicago White Sox snapper Toronto’s 10-game winning streak, beating the visiting Blue Jays 2-1 Wednesday, just one win shy of their franchise record.

Lightning strikes Sarnia, September 5, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Richard Lacroix)

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch ends

A severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect for residents of Sarnia, Petrolia, Western Lambton County, Chatham-Kent, Leamington, Windsor, and Essex County Wednesday evening is over.