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Norfolk OPP briefs include a stolen motorcycle in Windham Centre and a case of mischief in Courtland.

Woodstock had a voter turnout of 33.17 percent during the 2026 municipal election.

Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the October edition of Tip Tuesday this morning.

The new Woodstock City Council will be sworn in on November 23rd.

Arpan Khanna is accepting nominations for a new initiative called 20 Citizens Who Make Oxford Better.

The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26th.

The Oxford OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate a home invasion that happened in Zorra Township.

It was a great showing of participants and money raised for the Heart for Ethiopia's Walk in Their Shoes event.

The Merchants celebrated two wins, the Braves suffered two losses, and the Trojans had a mixed weekend.

The Woodstock Navy Vets are in eighth place in the GOHL Western Conference standings.

Woodstock Police briefs include an impaired driver, a shoplifter, and two people wanted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

The suspect is facing 13 counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference, stemming from five victims.

WITAAR's annual classroom supply drive has helped many classrooms across the County this year.

Each family will go home with a free pumpkin, while supplies last.

The Braves, Trojans and Merchants all have home games tonight.

Tonight's pre-game ceremony will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Woodstock Navy Vets.

Briefs include two incidents in Waterford; a break and enter on Green Street and a stolen vehicle on Concession 8 Townsend.

The Woodstock Wolverines will face off against members of the Woodstock Police Service in the first annual Friday Night Lights Charity Classic on October 30th.

When the ballots are cast, a current councillor in Blandford-Blenheim is seeking re-election. Nancy Demarest is seeking a third term on council.

The Oxford OPP responded to a weapons call, which turned into a teaching moment for 5 people.

It is the 60th anniversary of the Woodstock Navy Vets, and the Woodstock Museum has an exhibit to help celebrate.

The cheque is worth $416,310 and its for hosting Gateway Casinos.

The CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Woodstock on Saturday, November 21st.

Two events will be held in November that are part of the Local History Speaker Series.

An impaired driver has been taken off the road, and a suspect in a theft was arrested by the Woodstock Police Service.

As election day comes closer, the City of Woodstock has released the number of ballots cast between online and advance polling stations.

A Lotto Max ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Oxford County. The $90 million jackpot was awarded in Alberta.

The Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce will host the 29th annual Business Awards of Excellence on November 4th.

Several local municipalities have decided to fly their flags at half mast in response to the tragedy.

The Oxford OPP laid a charge after a two-vehicle collision in South-West Oxford sent 7 people to the hospital.

The 42-year-old has a November court date in his hometown.

Who do you think will win the 2026 World Series?

It's a day of fun hosted by the local hockey community in Woodstock.

Josh Lenze has been in the ICU with a serious spinal cord injury for two weeks now.

A two-vehicle collision is under investigation and involves a person from Tillsonburg.

Respiratory illnesses are starting to pop up, and Southwestern Public Health is reminding residents to get vaccinated.

A memorial service was held in Woodstock to honour a fallen firefighter who served with the Woodstock Fire Department.

The Braves and the Trojans celebrated to victories, while the Merchants celebrated a win and suffered a loss.

Woodstock beat London 3-1 on Friday.

Rural Roads Health Services includes the hospitals in Tillsonburg and Ingersoll.

Old Vienna Road between Van Street and Vienna Road will be closed until mid-December.

Two people were arrested in the James Street area on October 14th.

Bullying and safe communities were the topics of discussion as Oxford's MP and special guests toured schools in Oxford County.

Early this morning, the Oxford OPP and other first responders were called to a serious collision on the 401.

Tavistock, Norwich and Thamesford all have home games in Junior C hockey action tonight.

The Woodstock Navy Vets will host the London Nationals at Southwood Arena tonight.

The club will be hosting an open house from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday.

Oxford Tourism has launched an online survey for residents, visitors, and tourism business operators.

Police say the driver drove through a road closure barricade Thursday afternoon.

Residents in Woodstock had the opportunity to hear candidates answer questions as the municipal election draws closer.

A pair of theft investigations in the Friendly City results in charges.

He talked about snow removal, development charges, the Homelessness Support Centre, and more.

The local high schools will go head to head to see who can raise the most money for United Way Oxford.

It was a chance to learn and tour the facility that stores food items for many charities that serve the hungry in Oxford County.

It was a busy Thanksgiving weekend for the 13 OPP Detachments across the West Region, including the officers in Oxford County.

You can't operate a kick-style e-scooter on public property in the City of Woodstock.

Two people have been charged after police found two vehicles in the ditch hours apart on Saturday.

The CMV enforcement campaign kicked off yesterday and it will last until November 1st.

Woodstock's municipal election candidates will face off at Unifor Hall tonight.

Over 14,000 Hydro One customers will be without power early Sunday morning.

The Woodstock Police have laid charges against a youth as a result of an investigation into a bomb threat at a local public school.

The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.

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The Woodstock Police have seized drugs and weapons as part of two separate projects.

The Oxford OPP have laid charges a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.

The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.

The Woodstock Salvation Army would like to raise $60,000 this holiday season.

Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.

The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.

The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.

The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.

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An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery in Washington D.C. has a connection to the Friendly City.

You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.

A new survey has been posted to the Speak Up Oxford website, all about the Budget for 2025.

Woodstock Police were involved in an active investigation in the area of Upper Thames Drive between Pittock Park Road and Arthur Park Avenue.

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.