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United Way Oxford will be working to get a transitional home ready and open in Ingersoll for the new year.

Another year is seen as a success for the Hunter Weston Memorial Toy Drive.

Oxford OPP is investigating after two people stole a truck from a property in Tillsonburg.

The Oxford OPP is looking for help identifying people involved in a break-and-enter that resulted in thousands of dollars worth of jewelry being stolen.

It's a three-game weekend for the Woodstock Navy Vets and the Tavistock Braves.

The DADS of Oxford delivered 823 letters to Santa Claus in the North Pole.

There are only five days left until Christmas, and the Woodstock Salvation Army has raised only 40 percent of its fundraising goal for the Christmas Kettle campaign.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet tomorrow, four days after Chrystia Freeland's resignation as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

The province has announced a review of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board after several of its trustees travelled to Italy to buy artwork this summer.

The public will be asked for input as Ingersoll looks at ways to enhance the downtown core.

Some people in Woodstock have received water sampling bottles and have been asked to provide a water sample.

The Coldest Night of the Year walk will make its return to Woodstock and Oxford County in 2025.

Multiple road resurfacing projects and a stormwater management project have been finished in Oxford County.

The annual business survey from MPP Ernie Hardeman has had the results released.

The Christmas Place had a record number of shoppers and donations this year, and there are still leftover available gifts at Operation Sharing.

The donations collected for the Realtors Care Warmth for Winter Drive surpassed last year's total.

Executive Director Tim Dukes would like to expand The Sharing Table program in the New Year.

Cassandra Benard was honoured during the WITAAR Christmas party at the Elm Hurst last week.

The 21-year-old was pulled over on James Street in Delhi.

The water levels in local rivers, streams, ditches, and ponds are higher than usual thanks to the recent rain and snow melt.

There is still time to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation to help Woodstock reach its goal for the year.

The latest Heart FM News Poll asks, do you agree with the Canada Industrial Relations Board's decision to issue a return to work order to end the Canada Post strike?

Operation Sharing will serve up a Christmas dinner at College Ave Church from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day.

The new $5 bill will feature a Canadian icon.

The Trudeau Government's fall economic statement had a deficit of $61.9 billion for 2023-2024.

Delays can be expected going into January 2025 as Canada Post deals with the backlog of letters and packages.

A mistrial has been declared, so the case will return to the courtroom in January 2025. **WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!

The driver of a pickup truck was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash with two commercial vehicles this morning.

A Burgessville resident finds themselves on the wrong side of the law after being caught speeding.

She's no longer Finance Minister, but will continue as Liberal MP.

The 20-year-old was charged after going through a RIDE program in Paris Wednesday night.

The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Norwich Merchants both celebrated wins on home ice this weekend.

The Oxford County Animal Rescue has some tips to make sure all pet owners have a happy holiday season.

The 2025 Budget and Business Plan totals $413.3 million with an operating budget of $288.1 million, a capital budget of $125.2 million, and a tax levy of $89.8 million.

Looks like Canada Post will deliver Christmas cards before the big day next week.

The heavy fog has cancelled the morning school buses for TVDSB, LDCSB, and CSC Providence students in Oxford and Middlesex.

The Woodstock Navy Vets will return to Southwood Arena for the first time in almost three weeks.

After much debate and conversations, the 2025 Woodstock Capital Budget has been adopted.

The Oxford OPP has issued 11 impaired driving charges since the Festive RIDE campaign began on November 21st.

The Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act is set to receive Royal Assent on Tuesday.

Lots of motorcyclists will brave the cold so they can head on down to Port Dover for Friday the 13th.

The Woodstock Hospital Foundation is halfway to reaching its $3 million fundraising goal for the Chemotherapy and IV Infusion Clinic renovation.

Oxford County Council approved the budget for 2025 but deferred the signing of a new waste collection contract until the New Year.

The first Festive Weekend of the year is coming up for Downtown Woodstock.

Police found the stolen pickup truck, but they're still looking for the tools that were inside it.

Woodstock City Council will have to go over a few motions before approving the 2025 Capital Budget tonight.

Environment Canada says the fog will persist in the morning hours before it starts to dissipate.

Police have closed off Highway 24 from Concession 10 to Concession 11 for a suspicious fire investigation.

Director David DeJonge says it's one of the coolest productions the school has ever had.

One person has died and another was taken to hospital with unknown injuries after a crash on Highway 2 yesterday.

A resident of Tillsonburg is out $6,300 after falling victim to a grandparent scam.

The Cheesy Cow Company has been handed an award from the Ontario Made Awards.

A total of 2,571 Novemburgers were sold in Oxford County last month.

The Holiday Smile Cookie campaign in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Innerkip raised close to $36,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.

A car got stuck on the train tracks in Dorchester, but the driver safely got out before it was hit by a CN train.

About $4,700 worth of alcohol was stolen from a business on Hope Street West on Sunday.

6th grader Ryker of Central Public School is making sure those in need will be able to enjoy the holidays this year.

Woodstock City Council is set to approve the Capital Budget for 2025 this Thursday.

Two-thirds of the Salvation Army's fundraising from November to December is by mail.

The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Thamesford Trojans both celebrated wins over the weekend.

Local charities have one week left to submit an application to become the Charity of Choice for WITAAR in 2025.

You can write your letter to Santa at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agriculture Museum and DADS of Oxford County will make sure it's delivered before Christmas.

The contract includes a six-day collection cycle for garbage and organics that would start in 2027.

WITAAR sold 175 units last month with the average home selling for $663,726.

**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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.