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• Oxford County Reminds Businesses to Register for Curbside Collection

  Those who are not eligible for the province's recycling program can register to have their recycling picked up by the county.

• Special Weather Statement Issued for Oxford County

  The potential for 10 to 20 millimetres of rain has caused a special weather statement from Environment Canada.

• Applications Open for Charity of Choice

  WITAAR will select one local charity to support in 2026.

• Christmas Community Free Table this Saturday

  Those experiencing financial hardships will be able to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner this Saturday.

• OPP Share Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive Results

  That's about 1,200 pounds of food and about $100 cash for families in need in Tillsonburg.

• Norfolk OPP Briefs - December 18th, 2025

  Norfolk OPP briefs include four stolen trucks and an impaired driver.

• Impaired Driver Charged in Woodstock

  A R.I.D.E. check in Woodstock results in one man being charged.

• OPP Investigating Stolen Snowmobile

  The public is being asked for their help in identifying who might be responsible for stealing a snowmobile in Norwich Township.

• New Library Program is Rolling Out

  The Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library have partnered to create a new reciprocal borrowing program.

• Holiday Safety Tips from WFD

  The Woodstock Fire Department has some tips to make sure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.

• Woodstock Police Briefs - December 17th, 2025

  Briefs include an impaired driver and a man arrested in connection to multiple outstanding Criminal Code offences.

• Tillsonburg Man Charged in Lambton County Crash

  The 32-year-old is facing impaired driving charges.

• UPDATE: Charges Laid in Tillsonburg Gas Theft

  Police say someone left a Tillsonburg gas station without paying for gas.

• Winter Reminders from WFD

  The winter weather is up and down, and that has the Woodstock Fire Department sending out reminders.

• UPDATE: Charges Are Laid After Two Fires in the City

  A Woodstock man has been charged after an investigation regarding two fires at the same location less than 24 hours apart.

• SWPH Reports High Influenza Risk

  There's a higher risk for older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.

• Deputy Warden Appointed for 2026

  If Warden Marcus Ryan is unavailable in 2026, Bernia Martin will step in as the Deputy Warden of Oxford County.

• Handbags for Hospice to Shimmer for Sakura House

  The disco-themed event is scheduled for Friday February 6th, 2026.

• Beachville Museum Employee Receives Award

  Sidney Williams was presented with the Ontario Historical Society's Dorthy Duncan Leadership in Heritage Award.

• SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert

  The nighttime low is set to drop to minus 14, and the wind chill will make it feel like minus 22. That is why the cold weather alert has been issued.