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OPP Briefs include an act of mischief at a home in Waterford and a break and enter in Port Dover, which resulted in charges for one individual.

OPP says deer-vehicle collision rates increase significantly 1.5 hours during sunset and sunrise. And although there are signs to warn drivers of higher deer-travelled areas, they need to be aware everywhere. 

The event will feature several students from schools throughout the region, competing to raise the most money. Last year's competition saw over 1,500 students raise over $50,000. It goes on November 7th.

The victim contacted police immediately after they became suspicious when they were asked for their banking information. The OPP say if you you receive a call from someone claiming to be a police officer, they urge all residents to hang up the phone.

The new farm is the largest solar-powered egg laying farm in Canada which creates more power than it uses and shares its power with the adjacent farms. The barns utilize high efficiency motors along with lighting and ventilation systems to ensure the farm is using as little power as possible to run the equipment.

The event saw participants take a 30 minute ride to Port Burwell before choosing an alternate route coming back. The proceeds will be split between the Welkin Child And Youth Wellness and the Oxford County Suicide Prevention Team.

The Mount Elgin Community Centre will see teams competing in next weekend's Trivia Afternoon. The goal of the event is to support a local family who has an ill child. The registration deadline is October 15th.

In the spring of this year, the County took up a strategic planning process, which began with community engagement. The plan consists of six main strategic priorities, including effective communications and healthy, safe and engaged citizens.

The award recognizes events or festivals in Ontario that demonstrates local food or drinks. It is one of three businesses who are nominated in the Ontario’s Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence.

The City of Woodstock has built a new trusted network, staff are starting to get email access back and they are hoping everything will be back to normal by mid next week.

Oxford OPP recently pulled over a vehicle on the 401 near Ingersoll to find a mother in the passenger seat with her 4 month old infant in her lap, instead of a car seat.

With many families getting ready for their thanksgiving feast today, it's a good time to go over tips on how to avoid foodborne illness, more commonly known as "food poisoning" 

Oxford County is looking for feedback from residents about a proposed new water by-law. 

Oxford OPP will be targeting speeders, distracted drivers, impaired drivers and anyone not wearing a seatbelt this long weekend.

An update on the More Homes, More Choices Act was brought to Oxford County council. Staff's report highlighted some of the changes would impact municipalities from making important decisions relating to land use planning and others.

South Gate Centre will celebrate twenty years next month. The facility has been in the community since 1999 and it will take place inside their Altadore Hall on November 4th.

The Tillsonburg Multi-Service Centres is putting out a call for volunteers. They really need help with their transportation and Meals on Wheels programs.

One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a mid morning crash on the HWY 403 on ramp in Norwich Township.

The County of Brant is ready to launch a new affordable, flexible, accessible, ride shared public transportation service.

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Warden Larry Martin talks about the possibility of photo radar coming to Oxford County, The Norwich Optimist Corn Maze and the Township of Norwich getting a new web site that will launch next week.

The amount of homes for sale have hit record lows in the Woodstock-Ingersoll and District Real Estate Board.

Stratford Police are warning local business owners in the region to be cautious as they search for three suspects who have tried three times now, to steal ATM's in the Festival City.

The Special Investigations Unit has cleared two Woodstock Police officers after a local teenager injured himself, by jumping off the Finkle Street pedestrian bridge last month.

The Lutheran Church in Woodstock is reuniting a family, who spent most of their lives living in refugee camps in Thailand.

Briefs include a jewellery thief in Tillsonburg and a Commercial Motor Vehicle Blitz that produced 28 charges last week in Norwich and EZT.

Oxford County council was updated on an automated speeding enforcement that's being used across Ontario. By implementing A-S-E, the County would use one mobile camera at certain locations across the region.

The Canadian cancer society's Daffodil Dash will be held at Roth Park again this year on Saturday October 19th. The mixed surface race is for all people to enjoy and consists of a 10k race, a 5k race and a Kids Fun-Run.

A local woman will be collecting donations for the homeless next week in Woodstock. Celina Myers says she is hoping to fill her hearse with a number of items, that she will distribute to the homeless.

CMHA Oxford is hosting it's annual Art Sake Show and Sale this Thursday, in Woodstock. 

The Woodstock K-9 unit was brought in to help track down a couple of suspects after an armed home invasion in Brantford on Monday night.

A local parent turned a lot of heads at Eastdale Public School by carrying two signs that read, This School is not Supervised, This School is not safe.

The Norwich Fire Hall is hosting an Open House on Thursday night as part of Fire Prevention Week..

The Ingersoll Safe Cycling Committee has rescued nearly 150 bicycles that were going to the Salford landfill. Several of them have been refurbished and distributed back into the community for free, the others are going to third world countries.

This year's Dam Cross Races will see cyclists from across Ontario compete at Pittock Conservation. The races take place over two days, happening on October 19th and 20th.

The Embro Community Centre is the site of the next all candidates forum for Oxford County. All of the Federal candidates for Oxford have been invited.

There were two cheque presentations made by the G-M Cami plant at the Youth Fusion Centre. Yesterday's event saw the Youth Centre receive a donation of 5 thousand dollars, which will be put towards a P-S-A video on distracted driving.

Nobody was injured after a structure fire on Harris Street in the Town of Ingersoll on Sunday morning.

The Oxford OPP are hosting a free crime prevention seminar tonight at the Thamesford Library.

Woodstock Police are reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention after a crossing guard was nearly hit last week on Parkinson Road.

Oxford County has 23 locations to cast a ballot in the advance polls that open this weekend.

Norfolk OPP have released surveillance footage of two people involved in a food fraud from a restaurant in Delhi. 

Gasbuddy.com estimates the average price for gas in Canada over the long weekend will be $114c/L, which is the second highest price on the Thanksgiving Long weekend in five years.

You might get more than you bargained for if you order a pizza tonight in Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire Department will be delivering pizza's this week as part of Fire Prevention week.

Runway of Stars is back for its 5th annual show at the Oxford Auditorium here in Woodstock supporting WDDS. Last year the show raised over $25,000 to help enhance the services and supports offered by WDDS and they are hoping to do the same if not better this year.

A hollywood Director from Ingersoll is one the headliners of the Forest City Film Festival. Robert Budreau will be showing his film Stockholm on Friday October 25th at the Festival, followed by a Q and A with the director.

Five people were arrested in a hemp field in Bayham overnight on Monday, one of them was injured and the Special Investigations Unit has invoked their mandate.

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The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority has released a new video about the Bur Oak Seed Orchard in Salford, built to fight climate change.

You can thank a farmer during Agriculture week by purchasing locally grown food and beverages for your Thanksgiving feast this weekend.

A 29 year old man from Tillsonburg was arrested and is facing charges of assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and uttering threats after a scary scene on London Street Sunday evening.

Briefs include a Woodstock man charged with impaired driving after a crash sends two people to the hospital. A home being ransacked after a B&E on Ellen Street in Zorra Township and stunt driving on the 401 in Blandford-Blenheim.

The 17th annual Hike for Hospice raised a remarkable $70,000 this year. 

Both drivers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Brantford Road and Teeterville Road.

Five kittens were left for dead after being placed in a plastic bag and tossed into a trash can in St.Marys. Two kittens have survived. It's estimated the newborns were disposed of about 12 hours before being found. 

The Hilltop Park Playground is officially open to the community in Mount Elgin. A grand opening was held yesterday, which included a ribbon cutting ceremony and a barbecue.

It's Fire Prevention week and the Woodstock Fire Department will be out and about at a number of events this year. The theme this year is "not every hero wears a cape, plan and practice your escape".

An expansion project from the South Gate Centre was brought to city council for consideration for a future city capital budget. They made a presentation to council last Thursday night which would double the size of their facility, including their kitchen.

A last minute agreement was made a few hours before the midnight deadline, averting a strike for schools across the province.

Woodstock City council approved the Spooky Splash during last Thursday's meeting. Council will give out passes to families to use from October 24 to the 30th if they're unable to attend. It runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The facility's lights will be switched to LEDs, which will offer a better playing experience on the field. They're slated to have the renovations start by mid May of next year.

The funding will cover up to 90 percent of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3,000,000, which includes design, construction, renewal and more. Applications are open until November 22nd.

OPP investigated a fatality over the weekend in Norfolk County on Highway 3 when a transport truck was attempting to turn onto Mill Street and it hit a pedestrian. The 26 year old victim has now been identified.

In case of the education workers strike on Monday, a day camp will be running throughout the week at the Community Complex. It is for children ages 4 to 12 years old and will run from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The Fire Prevention Week campaign is being organized by the Brant County Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association this year. It goes from 10:00 am to 2:00 am today at the Paris Station 1 and at the Burford Fall Fair next weekend.

The Community Grants Advisory Committee granted ten organizations over $40,000 in funding, which was approved at Thursday's council meeting. The Canadian Cancer Society's Wheels of Hope and Woodstock Minor Baseball were among the organizations.

Stunt driving charges have been issued to two drivers following two separate incidents. OPP want to remind everyone that all motorists will receive a minimum fine of $2,000, along with a seven day license suspension if they're convicted.

Briefs include a couple of break-ins that occurred at two separate homes on the south end of the city and a house fire that happened at a home on Southwood Way.

Police are telling residents to hang up immediately if you get an automated call from someone telling you that your Social Insurance Number has been compromised.

As speeding remains an issue at different intersections in the city, Woodstock City council will look into the possibility of rearranging stop signs.

The City of Woodstock and the Calvary Church will be offering day camps next week a deal is not reached between CUPE and the Province.

Both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board will shut down their schools next week if education workers go on strike.

UPDATE: Woodstock Police have identified the pedestrian involved in the collision as a 50 year-old man from London. Police say the name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending further family notification.

Police are concerned about a driver who was seen fleeing the scene of a single vehicle collision as the vehicle is significantly damaged. Police searched the area, however have not been able to locate the driver.

Doors Open Oxford and Woodstock runs on Saturday. The Woodstock Heritage Committee has chosen 11 venues this year that will be open from 10 am to 4 pm.

Woodstock City council's email servers continue to be down following an apparent cyber attack. Staff are doing extra duties and are making sure everything is operational.

Calling all artists! The Downtown Woodstock BIA is asking local artist to submit designs for their crosswalk project in the Spring.

A single housing unit that caught fire on King St in Ingersoll, has prompted Oxford County OPP to investigate.

Friends and Family are worried about Ron Dwyer, who has been missing since Sunday evening.

The County of Brant will be cancelling several drop in programs if education workers go on strike next week. They will also be offering day camps for residents, who may need to find alternative child care.

This is the time of year when deer are more active on our roadways, due to breeding, feeding and hunting patterns. 

Southwestern Public Health, which includes Oxford County is asking voters to consider the link between Political Policy and health for this upcoming election. 

The General Motors Strike South of the Border continues to have a trickle down impact in Oxford County.

Oxford OPP are investigating after feces was smeared throughout the lobby area of a local business in Delhi. 

It has been over a week and still, Woodstock City employee's do not have access to their emails, data or their network after a Cyber Attack.

When local OPP officers are not fighting crime, they can often be found connecting with the community through various events. The next week is a busy one for them.

The Woodstock Ingersoll and District Real Estate Board organized the All Candidates Forum in Ingersoll. The debate last night was the third overall and second one this week, featuring local candidates from the Conservative Party, NDP, PPC and the Christian Heritage Party.

The statistics are staggering, 1 in 8 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging everyone to participate in helping to raise awareness and much needed funds for research.

The five children at the centre of an Amber Alert yesterday have been located and they all appear to be in good health.

The London District Catholic School Board has told parents to consider alternate childcare arrangements for next week

A decision has not been made yet, however the option of closing schools next week is very much on the table for the Thames Valley District School Board. Parents are being told to find alternative childcare arrangements.

A flashing light light from the stop signs in the Township of Perth South have been stolen. 

A 54 year old woman has been charged with impaired driving after hitting a home with her vehicle on Centre Street and Police arrested a London man for smashing windows and stealing items from cars in Woodstock overnight Monday.

A homeowner from Delhi was surprised to get a knock on the door from someone looking to rent their place. The house was listed online, complete with the owners name, phone number and email address.

CUPE announced this morning that the 55,000 educational workers in Ontario are giving an official strike action notice. If a deal is not reached, the employee's will go on strike on Monday.

OPP Officers will be giving out tickets this fall for not wearing your seatbelt after a 20 percent spike this year in fatal accidents where people weren't wearing seatbelts.

Every donation you make to Operation Sharings Food for friends at Foodland and Sobeys will be matched by Sobey's Corporate.

Another another chance for Oxford County residents to hear from local candidates comes tonight. The Woodstock Ingersoll and District Real Estate Board is hosting an All candidates Forum at the Unifor Hall in Ingersoll.

The Woodstock Curling Club has received a grant from the Trillium Foundation for $150,000. Member of the Board of Directors Judy Farlow says they needed the money after their ice equipment broke last year, causing a delay in the season.

A total of 9 commercial vehicles were taken out of service today during a focused enforcement blitz with Woodstock Police, the OPP and the MTO.

A pedestrian is lucky to be alive today after colliding with a freight train in the Town of Ingersoll just after midnight on Monday.

Nobody was injured and no animals were harmed after a massive barn fire just outside of Woodstock.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Southwestern Ontario, including Oxford County. 

Market Square in Downtown Woodstock is the place to be on Saturday. The Oxford County Indigenous Advisory Committee is hosting their third annual free fall social gathering.

Downtown construction in Woodstock is putting a bit of a damper on local business. The local BIA is reminding everyone to visit the Downtown and that all of the shops and restaurants are still open and ready to serve.

Human trafficking and climate change were among the topics during the second All Candidates Forum. Last night's debate saw four candidates on hand, organized by the Woodstock-Ingersoll and District Real Board.

Southwestern Public Health is asking moms in Oxford County to share their favourite breastfeeding tip or success story as they celebrate National Breastfeeding week.

Over 400 people came out on Saturday to St. Marys High School in Woodstock to watch some amazing ladies basketball as the MacMaster Marauders beat the Fanshawe Falcons.

Rick Buck Jr. share his experience winning a silver medal at the 2019 SONA Special Olympics Golf Championship in Nashville last week.

Oxford OPP are still searching for James Edward Blakley and are now calling his disappearance suspicious. 

A 27 year old man from Woodstock has been charged with luring a child and making sexually explicit material available to a child.

Ahead of World Homeless Day in October, United Way Oxford will be hosting a free event to raise awareness on the issue. They will be playing a documentary that highlights homelessness, taking place inside Calvary Church on October 10th.

The Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts is launching a new improv course called "Laugh and Learn". No experience is needed to join the class.

A breach of the code of conduct from one of the Thames Valley District School Board's Trustees has prompted an Inquiry Committee to look into the complaint.

We are hoping to see all of the candidates show up tonight for the second All candidates forum in Woodstock tonight. The first debate only had three candidates in attendance, representing the NDP, PPC and CHP.

A 72 year old woman was charged with fail to yield after a crash just outside of St.Marys

The Norwich Optimist Truck and Tractor Pull features lots of horsepower and fun for all ages

The committee for the new Ingersoll Rec Centre is considering more land options to host the centre.

Oxford County Council is considering ways to help Woodstock pay for security at the courthouse.

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Oxford OPP have confirmed that the deceased in a suspicious death is a 31 year old mom from Drumbo.

Union Gas is donating cash to help the local Fire Department spread their fire prevention messages.

Cruise nights are happening every Thursday this August at Southside park.

City Hall in Woodstock was the site of a protest aimed to raise awareness about an ugly situation happening in China.

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The Friendly City will be well represented at an invitational skating event happening in Japan.

Parents are being reminded about the provincial curfew in effect for young people.

The Woodstock Fire Department reminds everyone to keep their 72 Hour Emergency Kit up to date all year long.

Post-mortem results in a sudden death investigation now has police treating the death as 'suspicious'

Police are livid after a deadly weekend on our roads claimed eight lives.

The Oxford Lions Club has made a big donation to support some local causes including Sakura House.

Police are reminding the public to lock your doors and roll up your windows after a rash of vehicle entries in Woodstock.

The family of a missing woman from Drumbo who is presumed dead are still searching for answers.

Oxford's own Upper Thames Brewing Company is looking forward to giving people a taste of what's to come.

Millennials may be easy targets for scammers due to snap decisions and a feeling of invincibility.

A woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after hitting her head while swimming.

The public is encouraged to keep their eyes out for a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant.

Try to find ways to stay cool this week as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the region.

The dream is still alive for a home cook from Woodstock with aspirations to be the next MasterChef Canada.

Crowds were full all week long and they got to see some really entertaining ball with teams from across the Country.

Two women from East Zorra-Tavistock suffered minor injuries after a crash in Perth County.

Woodstock is getting ready for three days of fun, food, entertainment, and - of course - cows!

Teams from Innerkip and Tavistock will be making Oxford proud at the Canadian Fast Pitch Championships. 

Environment Canada reminds everyone to heed special weather alerts as we remember the 1979 tornadoes.

Police are investigating after finding a deceased woman in a parked car on Canning Road.

The Move With Grace Dance Studio will be helping bus tables at Kelsey's in Woodstock to raise money for a trip to Spain.

The event is sponsored by the Tavistock Agricultural Society and will be taking place on Monday August 15th.

There are 11 awards up for grabs including the trades person of the year award and the community involvement award.

Woodstock Mayor, Trevor Birtch was invited to a San Francisco presentation to share what our community is doing to reach their goals. 

They are hosting the tournament and having a silent auction on Saturday to help fund a trip to Nationals.

A hot car is no place for your pet, leave them at home!

Brant County OPP released the results from their Move Over Campaign.

The Under 21 Men's Fast Pitch Championship is heading into playoffs over the weekend.

Flavius Miron will appear in court next week via video call in hopes to schedule a bail hearing.

People of all ages are welcome to enjoy a viewing of the new Jungle Book movie tonight on an inflatable screen.

The Woodstock Rotary Club is getting ready for their 19th annual Dragon Boat Festival.

A 24 year old man from Woodstock charged with manslaughter will have another bail hearing this morning.

The changes to the Woodstock Transit system started on Tuesday.

The Perth County OPP have released their traffic statistics from the Civic long weekend.

A home cook from Woodstock is heading to Toronto in hopes of becoming the next MasterChef Canada.

A good portion of downtown Woodstock will be closed off to traffic this weekend as the City celebrates Streetfest 2016.

Players have committed and the roster is almost set for the Tillsonburg Hurricanes.

Canadian Blood Services is hoping for a better turnout today for their blood donor clinic in Woodstock.

Golf carts and batteries have been stolen from the Happy Hills Resort in Zorra Township.

A heat warning has been issued for the region with day time highs tomorrow expected to feel like 38 degrees.

A woman is facing serious injuries after a collision with a transport truck at a local grocery store.

Oxford OPP are investigating after a number of break and enters in the Village of Thamesford over the Long Weekend.

Police were tipped off about a possible drunk driver heading Eastbound on the 401.

The price of gas nationwide dropped about 0.7 cents a litre last week, to an average of about 99.5 cents a litre.

Club 33 has been a popular after school basketball program in Norwich for 17 years.

A meteorologist with Environment Canada is offering safety tips for anyone in a thunderstorm after a Tillsonburg man was killed by lightning earlier this week.

A 1972 Evinrude boat has been stolen from a driveway in Paris.

Local Roots in the Park was the victim of a break and Enter at Southside Park.

Police are looking for a man who did a gas and dash at the Husky in Dorchester.

A woman from Norwich was at the cottage when she realized she had won $50,000.

The quartet Rosie and the Riveters will hit the stage at Rose Hill Farm on August 5th.

The Oxford County Injury Prevention Team will be hosting summer day camps for kids.

The opening ceremonies for the 2016 U21 Men's Canadian Fastball Championship will take place on Tuesday August 2nd at 6pm in Tavistock.

Woodstock Spiderman will have a birthday party in Southside Park on August 6th.

Bullwinkles Eatery is going on a three week break and will reopen on August 23rd.

52 year old David Johnson is dead after he was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon.

The Annual Report for 2015 contains details about the city of Woodstock's crime rate.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has taken Dr. Judi Marcin's medical certificate away.

The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation will be using the big canoe for community development and to teach youth the importance of working together.

OPP say jumping into bodies of water can be dangerous if you don't know how deep the water is.

The Norwich Otterville Lions Club disbanded on June 30th due to a lack of new members.

Woodstock Police officers say a food booth in Southside Park was broken into early Saturday morning.

19 year old Dustin Helmer-Taylor of Tillsonburg is facing numerous charges after OPP officers received reports of vehicle break and enters in his hometown.

OPP officers will be patrolling the waters this long weekend, looking for impaired drivers and making sure boats have the proper equipment on board.

The Woodstock Museum is currently displaying an exhibit featuring the 20 year history of the Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame.

The Otterville Library will be offering different activities for all ages over the next couple of weeks.

Woodstock Police say 19 year old David Andrew Lichty was safely located in London.

19 year old David Andrew Lichty has been missing since Tuesday.

17 people were charged with distracted driving in Ingersoll this week.

A bail hearing for a Woodstock man charged with manslaughter has been delayed for the third week in a row.

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The OPP reports drivers have been getting slack when it comes to moving over for emergency vehicles.

The Salvation Army is asking people to donate to the food bank as their stocks begin to dwindle in the summer months.

A 24 year old man charged with manslaughter will be back in court for a bail hearing this morning.

One man has died and two other people were taken to hospital after a collision on Highway 24.

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Oxford and Brant Counties.

The Woodstock Police will be targeting impaired and distracted drivers over the long weekend.

Mosquitoes in Perth County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

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Officer Striker visited the Heart FM Studios and this three minute video shows him in action.

Police are investigating after an overnight theft at a Stone Supply Company in Brunner.

The Woodstock Fire Department is getting ready to welcome a new Jr Fire Chief and Jr Deputy Fire Chief

A non profit organization providing shelter and support to pregnant and parenting women is looking for some help.

Oxford County Public Health is encouraging everyone to get tested for free as part of World Hepatitis Day.

Two people suffered major injuries during a crash at an intersection in Perth County.

Floral Occasions in Ingersoll are trying to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Oxford County.

Pittock is already booked for the Long Weekend and only a few campsites remain at other local Conservation areas.

A traffic analysis study has identified Zorra and East Zorra-Tavistock as a problem area for collisions in Oxford County.

This year's free Smoke Free Movie Night will feature the new live action Jungle Book.

The Beachville Museum invites everyone to come out over the summer and learn about our local history.

The East Oxford-Oxford Centre Optimist Club has a lot to look back on and be proud of as they say goodbye.

Woodstock Police were busy with break and enters, multiple pets left in cars, and are now investigating a suspicious person.

Oxford County and other rural areas in Southwestern Ontario will have better access to the internet in the near future.

Oxford County still has a burn ban in place.

Briefs include Grande Prairie speeder and a man who was woken up to the sound of his truck being stolen.

The grand opening of the Woodstock Sports Hall of Fame exhibit at the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site will take place on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm.

Oxford Junior Farmers will be hosting the 11th annual Embro Truck and Tractor Pull on July 29th and 30th this year.

Oxford OPP officers want parents and guardians to sit down with their kids and teens, to talk about potential dangers in their community.

Three women from Oxford County are in the mix to become the CNE ambassador to the fairs.

Jack de Keyser, and The Spoons will be among 30 different acts performing during Streetfest in Woodstock this year.

The 5th annual Memorial Ride for Tori Stafford drew plenty of bikers and community support on Saturday.

A quick response from firefighters helped save the Northdale Public School from burning down.

Police are investigating a death at Memorial Park in Ingersoll, at this time they do not think the death was suspicious.

Canadian Mental Health Association of Oxford has almost reached their $150,000 fundraising goal for 2016.

The Artie Shaw Orchestra will be touring in Stratford in early August.

The corn maze at Leaping Deer Adventure Farm is opening in August.

OPP are asking the public to keep their eyes open for any suspicious individuals in their community.

The OLG has issued more than $376,000 to the City of Woodstock as part of their first quarter non tax gaming revenue payment.

Embro, Stratford and Province will be well represented at a National Music competition in Edmonton.

'Reach Out' is the name of the new crisis line and website and will launch in August.

Innerkip Park will be home to the third annual Hits for Hospice Co-Ed Slow Pitch Tournament on Saturday July 23rd.

The bail hearing for 24 year old Flavius Miron of Woodstock was adjourned until July 29th.

More charges for a Woodstock pharmacist who allegedly stole nearly $1.2 million dollars in prescription drugs.

Bikers will ride in memory of Victoria Stafford on Saturday.

One man has been arrested after a violent assault on a truck driver in Woodstock back in June.

The Woodstock man accused of manslaughter will appear before the courts in Woodstock this morning.

The Brant SPCA has waived their adoption fee for cats and kittens until July 30th.

20 year old Ethan Wood of Woodstock has been arrested after a 45 year old man was assaulted on June 30th.

25 year old Christopher Charron has been charged with theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property.

40 year old Jason William Cornish was released from federal prison a week ago and is moving to Woodstock from London.

A heat warning is still in effect for the county of Oxford.

A weekly support group for parents with children who are experiencing suicidal thoughts is now meeting on a weekly basis at the CMHA Woodstock office.

The Woodstock Rotary Club is getting ready for their 19th annual Dragon Boat Festival.

The Woodstock Art Gallery has presented a Glendale High School grad with the $1,000 Friends of WAG Scholarship.

Police seized over $33,000 in drugs after a two month crackdown on Meth use in Stratford and Perth County.

Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman will be hosting his annual Pig Roast on Saturday July 23rd at the Boat House Pavilion.

The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Business Awards of Excellence.

It promises to be a hot couple of days in Oxford County.

The Zombie Apocalypse is real and it is taking over Tillsonburg.

County council have passed a motion to place signs in forests and on county owned lands.

The host team Tavistock will open up the tournament at 1:00 pm against British Columbia on Tuesday August 2nd.

Kids under the age of 10 must undergo a swim test before swimming in the Otterville Pool this summer.

PokeStops and gyms are located all throughout Oxford County in the augmented reality game Pokémon Go.

Employees at Autrans in Ingersoll are staging a solidarity protest today after a worker was denied parental leave.

Oxford County was invited to a renewable energy dialogue in San Francisco where like minded municipalities shared their 100 % renewable energy goals.

Three crashes in Perth County last week shared a lot in common.

Local officials are preaching the buddy system and supervision during drowning prevention week.

Late night break and enter at the Burford Community Centre.

The CISV Peace Bus was in Oxford County today as part of their cross country tour.

A tip from the public helped the Perth County OPP take a drunk driver off the road.

A brand new ATV valued at nearly $17,000 was stolen from a farm near Atwood.

Oxford County Library offers a wide range of programs for different learning styles throughout the summer.

Six weeks of musical performances in Stratford will feature everything from Cajun music to bluegrass and much more.

Some amazing fastball will be on display in Tavistock as they host the U21 Men's Canadian Fastball Championship

The search for a missing swimmer came to a tragic conclusion as the body of an 18 year old man was pulled from Lake Erie.

Canada's National Junior Men's Fastball team will visit Innerkip for a game against the Expos in a friendly match.

Ignamo Homes are bringing their swinging brand of 1940s music and humour to the Rosehill Farm on August 5th.

The Tillsonburg Airport is the home to some WW II aircraft memorabilia.

Council has decided to wait to receive more information before making a final decision.

It's Woodstock versus Markham at Southside Park on Sunday July 17th.

The Meals on Wheels program continues to help people in Oxford County who may not be able to cook for themselves.

Birds of Prey will be taking over Pittock Park this Saturday.

Woodstock City Council was asked to help support the formation of a mosque in The Friendly City.

A report from the OPP about a cancer fraud in Ingersoll turned out to be false and the canvassers were legitimate.

The Tillsonburg Community Centre may be one of the safest places at the end of the month as they host a provincial competition.