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• Woodstock Businesses in Midst of Crisis

  Ontario is seeing a rise in substance abuse and overdoses, and it is hitting businesses in Woodstock.

• Ontario Expanding Alcohol Sales this Summer

  Eligible grocery stores, convenience stores, and big box stores will be able to carry beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.

• Sarnia Driver Charged in South-West Oxford

  The list of charges includes operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80, having liquor readily available, and speeding 144 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.

• County Reviews 2023 Financial Statements

  Oxford County's 2023 financial statements include a surplus of $1.76 million from the operating budget.

• Waste Collection Discussions Continue for County Council

  County staff will be putting out a tender to see how much it would cost to run a green bin program in Oxford County.

• Toronto Secures WNBA Franchise

  The Toronto WNBA franchise will begin play in 2026.

• Last Call for Walk for Alzheimer's Registration

  The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will be happening in Woodstock and Tillsonburg this Saturday.

• Agricultural Plastics Pilot Program Continues in Oxford

  Farmers can recycle silage bags, bunker covers, bale wraps, fertilizer bags, and salt bags for $50 per tonne.

• Tillsonburg Resident Loses $900 in Scam

  A fraudster told them that they won the Readers Digest Sweepstakes.

• UPDATE: Senior Charged in Crash Involving Police Cruiser

  Minor injuries have been reported after two vehicles collided on Highway 3 close to Rhineland Road.

• Norwich Targeted in Vehicle B&E's

  Multiple vehicles were targeted and items were stolen in Norwich.

• Side-By-Side Stolen in Delhi

  Police believe the theft happened on Ann Street late last night or early this morning.

• Urn Found in Tillsonburg

  Police would like to find the owner of an urn that was found on John Pound Road in Tillsonburg.

• United Way Prepares for Day of Caring

  United Way Oxford is dedicated to thirteen different projects for this year's Day of Caring on June 6th.

• Oxford EMS Honour Paramedic Service Week

  Oxford County Paramedic Services Local 114 will be sharing emergency safety tips on Instagram.

• Norfolk OPP Investigating Vehicle Thefts

  A Chevy Silverado was stolen in Woodhouse and a Mercedes-Benz was taken in Delhi.

• VON Week is Back in Oxford County

  The annual VON Week is back in Oxford County. Multiple events and gatherings will take place to honour all involved.

• WPS Take Counterfeit Money off the Streets

  The Woodstock Police have charged a Woodstock resident after using counterfeit money.

• Woodstonians Follow New Fireworks Bylaw

  No charges have been laid after the Woodstock Fire Department responded to three fireworks complaints over the long weekend.

• Innerkip to Host Walk for Dog Guides

  Two local Lions Clubs have joined forces for a good cause.