LOCAL HEADLINES

The Oxford County Naval Veterans Association wants answers from the City of Woodstock, and it looks like they are a little closer to getting some.

Provincial Police in Oxford are investigating mischief and theft at a business in Norwich Township. That business is Gunn’s Hill Cheese but it wasn’t any of the products they produce, it was their business sign.

Investigators from the Safer Roads Team have charged a man from Woodstock who was previously arrested in a 2024 fatal collision investigation with stunt driving in Mississauga.

“Your Voice. Your Community. Your Police Service.” That’s the theme as the Woodstock Police Service (WPS) Board is inviting residents to participate in its 2027–2030 Strategic Plan Survey.

The West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police is launching the "Stop. Look. Live." campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across the area.

Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies of all ages celebrated pride, diversity, and inclusion during a sunny Saturday afternoon in Woodstock.

On June 6, Oxford County Pride and the Oxford County Library teamed up with Commonplace Books on June 6 to present a special edition of Saturday Storytime entitled Rainbow Storytime Adventure with Mx. Rubyyy.

Alex Harmer didn’t plan on embarking on a track career early in her high school days at Huron Park Secondary School, but after medalling at the Ontario championships, she decided it might be a good idea.

It was a good kind of confusion. Responding to a request to produce a 2026 Cycling Canada (CC) U17 Canadian Track Championship medal for a photo, 16-year-old Woodstock resident Alex Gies sourced a shiny gold example from a considerable collection of identical and individually indistinguishable options.

Fernanda Jakeman finished the Sulphur Springs Trail Race 100-kilometre ultra marathon race near Ancaster with dedicated training, physical and mental toughness and a healthy dose of family and friend support.

ttle respect is coming back from Peter Ewing paying it forward through a 30-year coaching career.

South-West Oxford (SWOX) and Zorra Townships have promoted Jeremy Wallace to the position of Share Deputy Fire Chief, serving both municipalities.

Over 200 Oxford County Pride supporters gathered at Emily Stowe Public School in Norwich on Monday night for a rally and march.

Oxford County and the Afro-Caribbean Business Network officially broke ground yesterday on a new affordable housing development at 175 Springbank Avenue North in Woodstock. The development is on the grounds of Bethany Lutheran Church.

Oxford County is hosting four in-person workshops and launching an online survey to gather feedback to help develop its new Official Plan (OP).

Paul Mitchell has decided to end his political career. The 68-year-old will not seek a third term as Zorra Township’s Ward 4 councillor.

The City of Woodstock is officially for the birds. “Nature Canada's ‘bird-friendly’ designation was recently confirmed,” said Sharron Skevington, a member of the unofficially titled Bird Friendly Woodstock Team, a subcommittee of the city’s Environment Advisory Committee (WEAC).

The county said its goal of “Housing for all” is taking a major step forward with a new Homelessness Support Centre in Woodstock that will offer emergency shelter alongside other services that help transition people out of homelessness and into stable housing.

Oxford County councillors heard emotional pleas on both sides of a plan to purchase property in Woodstock to house what is being called a homeless shelter and support centre.

Developmental service workers are on the picket line in downtown Ingersoll.