LOCAL HEADLINES

An emotional presentation by two parents at Monday’s Ingersoll Town Council will allow a new baseball league for children with exceptional needs to enjoy the sport without paying diamond fees.

Oxford County councillors have voted to give members of the next council a pay hike.

The Ontario Provincial Police is joining the 30Forward initiative, a program aiming to increase the representation of women in policing.

A flagpole has been cut down, and a Pride flag has been stolen in the Town of Ingersoll.

On July 1, the Town of Ingersoll was set to host its annual Canada Day celebration in Victoria Park.

As the cost of back-to-school shopping continues to climb, United Way Oxford is once again launching its Supplies4Students campaign to help Oxford County families.

The Bulls and Bikes Extreme Show brought high octane excitement to the Woodstock Fairgrounds on July 11, delivering a packed afternoon of rodeo action, motorcycle stunts, and family friendly entertainment.

Visitors to Little Hobby Hill Farm enjoyed a relaxed and welcoming Friday Drop-In session on the morning of July 10.

Operation Sharing, together with Jakeman’s Maple Syrup, hosted a warm and welcoming Canada Day Breakfast in Woodstock.

On June 16, a group of lifelong friends gathered to host their 20th annual luncheon at Ingersoll’s Elm Hurst Inn & Spa.

Woodstock’s 125th anniversary Canada Day celebration drew a record setting crowd to Southside Park on July 1, as residents gathered for a full day of music, family activities, and patriotic festivities.

2026 marks a once-in-a-lifetime milestone: a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served.

The result might not have been the one the Woodstock 13U Wranglers would have preferred. But a tight 13-12 Inter-County Baseball Association Tier I loss to the visiting Brantford Red Sox is the kind of competitive preparation they can benefit from leading up to the Baseball Canada 13U National Championship tournament August 20 to 23 in Woodstock.

As of press time, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup was down to two games, Argentina and England, the winner advancing to face a Spain squad which dismantled France in their semi-final.

The Sweaburg Storm U13 girls were undefeated at the nine-team Ontario Rural Softball Association provincial championship tournament Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 in Innerkip.

ERTH Power welcomed customers and residents of Ingersoll to tour its new 57,000-square-foot Zero Carbon Business and Operations Centre at 387 Thomas Street in Ingersoll on July 11.

Despite hot and humid weather, many enthusiastic guests attended the Kiln Room’s new space at its grand opening celebration.

The 87th Embro Highland Games concluded with both triumph and turbulence after a sudden, intense rainstorm swept through Zorra Township late in the afternoon, forcing organizers to clear the main games field and bring outdoor festivities to an early close.

Environment Canada is forecasting a multi-day heat event starting Monday, July 13 and continuing into Wednesday, July 15 or Thursday, July 16.

Thamesford residents and businesses are organizing a campaign to force Oxford County to take another look at the proposed construction project in the town.