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It will be at least November before we know if taxpayer dollars will pay for Michael Rafferty's appeal.
Rafferty, who was convicted in the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Tori Stafford was expected to appear in court next week to hear whether he would receive a court-appointed lawyer or if his application for legal aid would be approved.
The matter has been put over for a third time, with no reason given for the delay.
His new court date is November 19.
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.
WFD Respond to Two Fires in the City
In less than 24 hours, the Woodstock Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the city.
An Impaired Driver was Caught in EZT
The Oxford OPP responded to a vehicle in a ditch, and has laid an impaired driving charge against a Fort Erie man.
Oxford OPP Investigating Serious Collision
A collision on the 401 eastbound west of Oxford Road 3 in Blandford-Blenheim is under investigation.
Interview with the Warden - December 11th, 2025
He says council passed a very responsible budget for 2026.
SWOX Christmas Lights Contest Returns!
Monday December 15th is the registration deadline.
Ingersoll Choral Society Presents: Christmas Bells
There are two performances scheduled for this Saturday.
UPDATE: Snow Squalls Hit Oxford
Schools have been closed for a second day in a row.
UPDATE: OPP Officers Released from Hospital
Two OPP officers have been released from the hospital, and two drivers have been charged with careless driving.
R.O.P.E. Squad Searching for Suspect
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a suspect who has breached their statutory release. He is known to visit Woodstock.
Police Investigating Highway 401 Crash
The three vehicle crash closed all of the eastbound lanes of the highway between Oxford Road 3 and Cedar Creek Road.
Oxford Hires Director of Financial Services
Carolyn King will become Oxford County's Director of Financial Services next week.
UPDATE: Air Transat Avoids Pilot Strike
About 750 pilots could hit the picket lines on Wednesday.
Safe Community Project Zero Comes to SWOX
Education continues to be shared regarding the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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