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

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• 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.

• Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 15th 2025

  The Oxford OPP has laid numerous charges following separate incidents across the County.

• White Christmas Not Guaranteed for Oxford

  We have lots of snow in Oxford County at the moment, but will it stick around for Christmas?

• PJHL Recap - Dec 12th to Dec 14th

  The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Thamesford Trojans sit on top of their division standings.

• Holiday Safety Tips from OCAR

  The holiday season can be an exciting time of the year, even for your pet.

• Paris Man Charged with Impaired

  Police could smell alcohol in his breath Thursday evening.

• Rob Reiner Dead at 78

  His death is being treated as a homicide.

• Christmas Lights Stolen in Ingersoll

  The Oxford OPP is currently investigating after unknown suspects stole Christmas lights in Centennial Park.

• UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident

  The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.

• PJHL Preview - Dec. 12th to Dec. 14th

  It is getting close to the Christmas break for the Oxford County teams in the PJHL.

• Tour of Lights Begins this Weekend

  City buses will take people through Woodstock to see all of the beautiful Christmas lights this Sunday.

• Drunk Drivers Charged in Woodstock

  Woodstock Police charged three impaired drivers in three separate incidents over the past three days.

• Week Three Results for Festive RIDE Campaign

  The Oxford OPP laid 13 impaired driving charges and issued two warn range suspensions.

• Woodstock Passes 2026 Capital Budget

  Woodstock City Council approved about $29 million worth of projects in the 2026 capital budget.