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Southwestern Public Health has turned down a voluntary merger. It would have involved Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.

There were some comments after the Oxford County Pride President spoke to County Council regarding a potential bylaw.

Better rail transportation is included in Oxford County's Strategic Plan.

Barbara Stevenson won a $250,000 top prize while playing Instant Crossword Deluxe.

Police closed the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Culloden Line and Putnam Road for several hours this morning.

The Tillsonburg Thunder will battle the Alvinston Killer Bees for the WOSHL Super League Cup tonight.

People living in Ward 1 will be able to cast their ballot at the Springford Community Hall tomorrow.

The Brant OPP would like people using the Mile Hill trail system close to Rest Acres Road to be extra vigilant.

Giving blood is always needed. Today, you will not only help save lives but fulfill the wish of Kelly Byers.

A late-night traffic stop in Ingersoll resulted in a 25-year-old Thamesford man being charged with impaired driving.

In May, there will be two groups each bringing a performance to the stage of Theatre Woodstock.

Hockey fans listened to him deliver NHL games for decades

Oxford County Pride would like Oxford County to prevent protests from happening within 150 metres of libraries during Pride events this June.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County has a waitlist of over 150 youth, and mentors are needed.

The OCNVA will remember the more than 1,700 men who lost their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Woodstock's local parks and sports fields will be opening on Wednesday May 1st.

You have until Monday to vote do your favourite.

A new season will bring new coaches for the Tavistock Braves.

After a group was talking, and threats were made against Delhi District Secondary School, Norfolk OPP started to investigate.

The U14 Oxford Attack Girls team will have two tournaments left for the season.

Ten areas will have their speed limit increased to 110 kilometres per hour, including Highway 403 from Woodstock to Brantford.

East Zorra-Tavistock residents have until Wednesday May 1st to fill out the online survey.

Members of the WITAAR will be collecting donations for the Salvation Army food banks.

The 30-unit housing complex on Mill Street East includes 22 affordable housing units.

It was not a great day for two people in Tillsonburg. They both had their licences suspended and vehicles towed.

Over 1,100 calls have been made to the OPP. The Norfolk Detachment is investigating after responding to a call yesterday at 12:15 a.m.

A night of 70s music is hitting the stage at Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday.

Those who preorder two dozen Smile Cookies from the Thamesford Tim Hortons will be entered for a chance to win $150 worth of gift cards.

Three vehicles collided on Cockshutt Road, sending two people to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

With the Blood for Byers blood drive coming up this Thursday, the latest news poll asks if you have ever donated blood before.

The Concert for the Cure is happening this Friday in the newly renovated WCI auditorium.

A 56-year-old from Oxford was arrested by the Norfolk OPP in Simcoe Sunday afternoon.

Multiple groups came to share their green initiatives at the Woodstock Hospital.

A Peterborough man has been charged after taking part in fraudulent activity in Paris.

It was not a good start to the weekend for a Port Colborne man.

The universal washroom will benefit families and people with mobility issues.

The online survey will close on Tuesday April 30th.

The Scarborough Cup is always presented to the municipality with the largest lifesaving program for a population ranging from 10,000 to 50,000.

Police have some tips for dealing with door-to-door salespeople.

A 2023 Toyota Corolla was reported stolen in Woodstock on Thursday April 18th.

The city has received $1,618,458 from the OLG this past fiscal year, which started in April 2023 and ended last month.

If they win two games on Sunday, the Oxford Attack U-19 boys could become the second team in Oxford Attack history to qualify for the OBXL.

It's a partnership between the Woodstock Public Library and the Oxford County Library.

The multi-million dollar expansion will double the size of the seniors centre.

The puck will drop at 7:00 p.m. at Tillsonburg Memorial Arena this Sunday.

Woodstock Police seized $32,910 worth of suspected fentanyl and $575 worth of Canadian cash.

The 35-year-old LPS Constable was off-duty when he was charged by the Middlesex OPP.

Doug Ford pointed out there's been no change in places like Chicago or Minnesota

All of the proceeds will help purchase fetal monitors for the Maternal Care Department at the Woodstock Hospital.

Someone damaged one golf cart and stole another sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. yesterday.

You have until May 1st to fill out the Oxford County Library's Rural Engagement Survey.

Mayor Jerry Acchione will deliver his State of the City address and take questions from the audience.

"Canadians want real action, not over promises funded by their credit cards." - Oxford MP Arpan Khanna

A pair of stolen vehicles in Norfolk County has OPP looking for answers.

Gas prices could be going up 14 cents a litre in Ontario and Quebec.

You can pay to bail the culprits out of jail or keep them in.

OPP officers arrested an impaired driver while they were on foot patrol in the Thames Street area.

Kelly Byers is a local realtor who is known for her volunteer efforts in Oxford County.

The Opposition Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois will not be supporting it, while the NDP is undecided.

It was the ending to the season the U18 B Woodstock Wildcats wanted. They came home provincial champions.

Damage to farm equipment has Oxford OPP investigating. The incident took place last month between the 1st and 21st.

A truck was stolen from a business in Woodstock. The incident took place this past Saturday.

There was a Norfolk OPP presence in the areas of Gibralter Street in Delhi.

Events are planned at the Ingersoll library and the Tillsonburg library this Saturday.

The funding will help purchase more and feed the fish in the pond outside the Navy Club.

eDash is an electronic patient access and flow dashboard.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget at 4:00 p.m.

The Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll and the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital are on the hunt for two new joint board members to aid in oversight and accountability.

The Brightside Youth Hub is receiving funding through YWHO, aiming to support youth through mental health supports, education, employment, and more.

This week's Woodstock City Council meeting will have a large focus on attainable housing.

Thamesford fell to Lakeshore 6-2 on Friday and 6-0 yesterday.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County is looking for volunteers for the Go Girls, Game On, and All Play programs.

Large item collection is wrapping up in Ingersoll this week and will begin in Zorra Township next week.

Expect it if you filed your 2023 taxes before March 15th

Ella Shelton continues to make Oxford County proud.

William was first reported missing on March 27th, 2023.

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.