LOCAL HEADLINES

Tillsonburg council turned down $85,000 in funding for a feasibility study for what it terms a Multi-Use Recreational Facility (MURF) at the Nov. 24 meeting, but did set money aside to complete the study in the future.

Tillsonburg Helping Hand Food Bank coordinator Samantha Hamilton is asking area residents to consider donating food when making seasonal giving decisions.

This weekend will be a busy one at Annandale House with the opening of a new historic Christmas exhibit, seasonal splendour on display in each room, and the lighting of the tree.

Tillsonburg council supported a two-year extension of draft approval of a subdivision planned for North Street West.

The opening of Wiltshire Realty at 67B Tillson Ave is a dream come true for owners Bryan and Amanda Wiltshire.

Tillsonburg Gemini senior girls’ basketball point guard Sophia Silliker found the 2025 Girls Captains/Veterans Basketball Game to be one ‘sweet’ opportunity.

What an exciting game in the Thunderdome last Saturday.

The Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre is hoping the community continues to give to its Giving Tuesday campaign as it faces increased demand.

Spreading Christmas cheer among Norwich Township staff won’t include breaking bread, at least not yet.

Councillors in Norwich have joined the chorus of calls asking for the provincial government to reconsider legislation that will ban automated speed enforcement cameras.

Cold weather didn’t keep people away from Tillsonburg’s Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The Salvation Army is seeking kettle volunteers for their major fundraiser from Nov. 15 to Dec. 24. The Kettle Campaign has been supported in Tillsonburg for over 100 years.

You can still get your tickets for the Tillsonburg Senior Centre Singer's concert. Their performance of beautiful Christmas music, with refreshments to follow, takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m.

The Erin Outlaws rode out of Tillsonburg Saturday night with a win in a game closer than the final 6-2 score indicated.

Area drag racer Emma Pinylo just returned from the world championships in Alabama after a season of wins in Ontario.

Oxford County residents have a chance to provide input into the Oxford County OPP detachment’s action plan.

Starting at the First Baptist Church in Tillsonburg was like returning home for Pastor Dave Heinrichs.

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your holiday season? Theatre Tillsonburg’s first production of the season, Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, promises laughter, heart, and a whole lot of holiday magic for the entire family!

Town council is asking for more information before throwing its support behind a battery energy storage system proposed by Skyline Energy.

Town council approved a $7,000 engineering report on the integrity of the Rotary Clock Tower’s brickwork, putting off repairs as the possibility of an entire rebuild was raised.