LOCAL HEADLINES

The Terry Fox Foundation says ‘Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer’ in 1980. ‘Together we can finish it.’

Charlotte Bolton will be seeking shot put and discus personal bests at the end of the month in New Delhi, India.

In March of 1825, George Tillson walked from Normandale to the site on the banks overlooking the Otter Creek to found the town that would bear his name. Two hundred years later, three individuals are repeating a part of that walk to provide insight into what the town’s founder endured, and what he saw on his journey

There’s a tradition in The Great Cycle Challenge when you reach your August cycling goal. You lift your bike up over your head for a photo.

There are big changes coming to waste collection programs in South West Oxford Township (SWOX), and all other parts of Oxford County, including Tillsonburg, beginning in 2026.

Graduates of the Glendale High School Class of 1978-79 honour one of their ranks who recently died by contributing to a scholarship.

A $99,300 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant played a big role in the Community Living Tillsonburg job program.

On April 9, the Province of Ontario announced the expansion of Strong Mayor Powers to 169 additional municipalities, including the Township of South-West Oxford (SWOX), effective May 1, 2025.

Ice dancers Summer Homick, from Tillsonburg, and Nicholas Buelow, from Barrie, will be skating together at their first 2025-26 ISU Junior Grand Prix of the season in Varese, Italy, Sept. 3-6.

The Tillsonburg Community Centre’s Lions Auditorium will be transformed back in time on Saturday, Oct. 4, taking on the look of the early 1800s when the Station Arts Centre’s fundraising gala takes place.

New Glendale principal was a graduate of the school

Planning underway for Shriner barbecue

Tillsonburg council approved the hiring of two employees, although one of the positions is on a temporary contract basis to fill a leave of absence.

An Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant paid the way to improve accessibility of the public washrooms at the Livingston Centre.

Tillsonburg Minor Baseball’s boys and girls of summer are heading into their home stretch.

Two local golfers will be competing at the 2025 Special Olympics North America (SONA) Golf Championship, August 25-28 in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania.

Tillsonburg council approved the expropriation of land at 170 Vienna Road to provide access to town-owned industrial property behind it.

The woman behind Running with the Bulls called the second year of the event a success, almost doubling attendance.

Aalanna Rusnak’s pageant career soared to a new level last week competing at Miss World Canada, August 12-17, in Oakville and Vaughan.

Local talent will be front and center with the launch of the Painters and Potters show this weekend at the Station Arts Centre.