Local News
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Adams Building Supply Receives National Award
Adams Building Supply was named the Pro Dealer of the Year Tuesday night.
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Comedy Night in Memory of Woodstock Woman
Comedian Greg Morton will perform at an event in memory of Lorrie Babos on November 15th.
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New Welcome Signs for Oxford County
It's the first update in more than 15 years.
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Ingersoll Chamber Award Winners for 2025
The chamber hosted the 33rd annual Chamber Awards of Excellence at the Elm Hurst last Thursday.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - Oct. 22nd, 2025
The Oxford OPP have charged two impaired drivers in Ingersoll in two separate incidents.
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Plant Chair Responds to CAMI Announcement
Mike Van Boekel has been meeting with representatives from GM and the different levels of government in hopes of finding a solution.
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Over $24,000 Raised for Hearts for Ethiopia
More than 75 people participated in A Walk in Their Shoes on Saturday.
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Fundraising Total Revealed for Hike for Hospice
Over 400 people helped raise $149,365.23 for VON Sakura House.
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London Man Charged in Stolen Vehicle Case
The stolen vehicle was spotted in Oxford and Brant, before it was recovered in Norfolk.
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Officials Respond to CAMI Announcement
GM has discontinued the production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van in Ingersoll.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - Oct. 21st, 2025
Multiple charges have been laid by Oxford OPP after separate incidents.
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GM Discontinues BrightDrop Production
It's an uncertain time for employees at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll.
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Big Night Out a Big Success!
The event has already reached it's $130,000 fundraising goal, not including the furnace auction.
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Fall Leaf Collection Begins in Woodstock
Woodstock will offer curbside leaf collection until November 28th.
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Woodstock Unveils Veterans Crosswalk
The red and white crosswalk features a silhouette of a soldier and the phrase "Lest We Forget" at each end.
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News Poll: World Series 2025
Do the Toronto Blue Jays have what it takes to win the 2025 World Series?
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PJHL Recap - Oct 17th to Oct 19th
Oxford's PJHL teams sit in the top three of their division standings.
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Companies Invest in Oxford
Companies that have invested into Oxford County have been supported by the Ontario government.
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - Oct. 20th, 2025
The Norfolk OPP were busy this past weekend with a pair of incidents taking place in Waterford.
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WFD Tips for Diwali Celebrations
Be careful with flame candles and don't light any fireworks.
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Green Bin Delivery Begins
Green bins will be delivered to 24,000 homes in Woodstock and South-West Oxford over the next couple of months.
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Student Stair Climb Returns to Community Complex
About 1,200 students local high school students will pack the Reeves Community Complex on Thursday November 6th.
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Filming Begins for Condemned Woodstock Season Two
Season two will highlight Woodstock based true crime cases from 1971 to 2014.
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Wettlaufer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.
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Collision in Norfolk Leads to Charges
A single-vehicle collision leads to charges and one person in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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OLG Gives Payment to Woodstock
Another quarterly payment from OLG comes to Woodstock, as they host Gateway Casino.
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Celebration Hits Township of Norwich
The Township of Norwich is celebrating their 50th anniversary with an open house tomorrow.
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UPDATE: Oxford OPP Find Missing Man
The public is being thanked by the Oxford OPP as they found a missing man.
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PJHL Preview - Oct. 17th - Oct. 19th
A full slate of games are on tap this weekend for the Oxford County teams in the PJHL.
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A Walk In Their Shoes Tomorrow
It's one of the largest fundraisers for Hearts for Ethiopia.
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September Breakdown for WPS
Woodstock Police made 153 arrests and laid 264 charges in September.
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Driver Charged in Waterford Traffic Stop
A 49-year-old from Norfolk County is facing several charges.
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Donation Given to TFRS
The Tillsonburg Fire and Rescue Services is thankful after a big donation from a local business owner.
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SWPH Prepares for Respiratory Illness Season
Southwestern Public Health is reminding everyone to get vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19 and RSV if they're eligible.
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Amazing Race for Ingamo Homes Fast Approaching
Teams will race around Woodstock and solve clues for Ingamo Homes on October 26th.
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Fundraiser to Support Burgessville Mother Amid Cancer Battle
The community is rallying together in support of a local mother of two from Burgessville.
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Operation Impact Results for WPS
The nationwide campaign targeted dangerous driving behaviours over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
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Funding Available for Oxford County Residents
If you are wanting to add a rental unit to your current home, you could be eligible for funding from the County.
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Operation Impact Results Released
The Thanksgiving Weekend featured Operation Impact, and Oxford OPP laid charges in the big four categories.
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200 Years Being Celebrated in Tillsonburg
The Town of Tillsonburg is celebrating its 200th birthday with Founders Fest.
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Dirt Bike Operator Charged in Tillsonburg
An 18-year-old faces a list of charges from the Oxford OPP.
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Woodstonian Charged in Thames Centre
The 50-year-old is facing one count of operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80.
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UTVs Stolen in Norfolk County
An investigation is underway after someone stole a side-by-side in Windham Centre and in Simcoe.
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WPS Briefs - October 15th, 2025
Briefs include an immigration arrest, a pedestrian collision, and a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - Oct. 14th, 2025
A pair of drivers in Woodstock have been charged as Police were out on enforcement over the Thanksgiving Weekend.
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Interview with Mayor Jerry Acchione - Oct. 14th 2025
Mayor Jerry Acchione was in for his bi-weekly interview on the Heart FM Morning Show, and discussed what Council will talk about at their upcoming meeting.
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Homicide Investigation in Simcoe
A 71-year-old woman is dead, and her son has been charged with second-degree murder in Simcoe.
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Cambridge Man Charged in Paris Crash
A 27-year-old man from Cambridge is facing impaired driving charges.
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Theatre Woodstock Presents: Deadline
The show will debut at Theatre Woodstock on October 17th.
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Oxford OPP Stop Drug Trafficking
Illicit drugs and an impaired driver have been taken off the streets in Oxford County.
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Norwich Fire Service Joins Project Zero
The Norwich Fire Service received 156 combination alarms which will be distributed out into the community.
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Schedule Released for CPKC Holiday Train
The CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Woodstock on Friday November 21st at 6:50 p.m.
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Unifor Hall
A traditional turkey dinner will be served from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday October 13th.
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WINTARIO50 Supports United Way
United Way Oxford received a cheque for $50,000.
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SWPH Launches 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
The three core areas of focus are Population Health, Service Excellence and Organizational Resilience.
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Rotating Strike Action for Canada Post Workers
The union says this will get the mail moving again, while also maintaining pressure on Canada Post.
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Oxford Tourism Awards of Excellence Handed Out
It was a celebration for the tourist spots of Oxford County, as the Tourism Awards of Excellence were handed out.
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Interview with the Warden - Oct. 9th, 2025
The bi-monthly Warden interview on Heart FM had one major theme as Marcus Ryan talked about schools.
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UPDATE: Missing Teen Located Safe
Police believe the 14-year-old used his mother's credit card at a gas station in Tillsonburg on September 19th.
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UPDATE: Missing Man Located Deceased
He was last seen in Dorchester on September 21st
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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UPDATE: CMV Driver Charged in Oxford County Collision
The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.
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UPDATE: Woodstock Open-Air Burn Ban Lifted
The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.
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Running with the Bulls Returns this Summer
The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 1
**WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!
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Woodstock Celebrates Art Exhibition in Washington D.C.
An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery in Washington D.C. has a connection to the Friendly City.
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Recipe Submissions Needed for DASO Cookbook
You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.
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Oxford County Now Seeking 2025 Budget Input
A new survey has been posted to the Speak Up Oxford website, all about the Budget for 2025.
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UPDATE: WPS Make More Arrests in Weapons Investigation
Woodstock Police were involved in an active investigation in the area of Upper Thames Drive between Pittock Park Road and Arthur Park Avenue.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Collision
A 17-year-old is facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death as a result of the single-vehicle collision on Cornell Road. The incident happened on August 4th.