OPP Briefs - Thursday, October 5, 2023

More from Local News

• Oxford OPP Dealing with Influx of Calls

  A game being played by graduating students has caused a rise in calls to the Oxford OPP.

• "Something Rotten" Comes to Theatre Woodstock

  A group of 14-18-year-olds will perform a musical at Theatre Woodstock.

• South Gate Expansion Moving Forward

  Construction for the South Gate Centre expansion will begin in the next two months.

• Woodstock to Host Run for the Fund

  College Ave Secondary School is set to host the 8th annual Run for the Fund for the Thames Valley Education Foundation.

• OCL Releases Strategic Plan

  There are three goals highlighted in the Oxford County Library's Strategic Plan for 2024-2028.

• No Fireworks in Woodstock

  The new fireworks bylaw is now in effect, so Woodstonians won't be able to host fireworks displays this Victoria Day long weekend.

• Ground Breaks for New Woodstock School

  A crowd of people showed up to witness the groundbreaking for a new school and child care centre in Woodstock.

• New Health Program in Oxford County

  Kids 5 and under are the target of a new health program launched by the Oxford County Community Health Centre.

• UPDATE: Oxford OPP Say Missing Teen is Found and Safe

  Madelyn has been found and is safe.

• Crash Involving Police Cruiser in Norfolk

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

• Car Hits School Bus in South-West Oxford

  No one was hurt after a car hit a school bus on Plank Line.

• Victoria Day Midway Opens Today

  The Victoria Day weekend officially kicks off in Woodstock today with the opening of the World's Finest Shows Midway in Southside Park.

• Groundbreaking for New Woodstock School Today

  The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m.

• Zorra Resident Charged in Tavistock

  A 52-year-old has been charged with assault and weapons related offences in Tavistock.

• Stiffer Penalties Possible for Auto Thefts

  The Province of Ontario will look to bring stiffer penalties to combat the rise in auto thefts.

• Registration Deadline Approaching for Dairy Capital Run

  You have until Tuesday May 21st to register.

• Calithumpian Weekend Celebrations in Thamesford

  The Thamesford Calithumpian festival returns this weekend and the theme is 80s Throwback.

• Alert Ready Test in Ontario Today

  The test is scheduled for 12:55 p.m.

• Victoria Day Festivities Coming to Woodstock

  The staple Victoria Day parade in Woodstock is back as the City prepares to bring in the unofficial start of summer.

• Registration Open for KidsDu

  KidsDu will return to Southside Park on Sunday June 9th.