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Heavy rain and intense thunderstorms are possible for Oxford County, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Yellow Watch.

The race for Ward 3 in Zorra Township has a name put forward for the upcoming municipal election.

United Way Oxford has begun the 2026 Supplies4Students campaign to help support those who need help getting back-to-school supplies.

Hundreds of Hydro One customers are still without power in Oxford County.

A current Woodstock City Councillor is looking to become Deputy Mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

The OPP brief includes 2 drivers charged with impaired.

He was recently appointed the Conservative Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

It is another edition of Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP, where your questions get answered by Constable Randi Crawford.

A Canada Day staple in Embro returns as the Highland Games will take place at the Embro Zorra Community Centre.

The Woodstock Police Service continues to make sure the city is safe for the residents who use the streets and businesses.

A current Tillsonburg Councillor is looking to become mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

SWPH has issued a heat warning as Environment Canada expects hotter than normal temperatures until Friday.

Sem Thin had to have both legs amputated following a work incident in Woodstock.

Today marks day four of the Canada Day Life Saving Equipment Campaign.

Tillsonburg Council has a familiar face running in the election. Chris Rosehart has put her name back on the ballot.

There is lots to celebrate this Canada Day, and Woodstock will have lots going on in South Side Park.

A councillor in Zorra Township is running in the upcoming municipal election, but is looking to switch roles.

Several incidents involving Pride flags have been reported to the Oxford OPP this month, and the police are now looking for the public's help.

This weekend, people will flock to the Burford Fairgrounds to experience another edition of Wienerfest.

Ward 3 in South-West Oxford has seen another candidate come forward for the upcoming municipal election.

The annual festival will be taking place on Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th this year.

Crews responded to a residential building fire on Quarter Town Line in Tillsonburg early this morning.

Ward 1 in South-West Oxford has a familiar face running in the election. Paul Buchner has put his name back on the ballot.

Some big topics were discussed during the latest Warden interview on the Heart FM Morning Show.

Heavy rain and intense thunderstorms are possible for Oxford County, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Yellow Watch.

The annual car show will also have food trucks and kids activities this year, in hopes of raising more money for DASO.

The Woodstock Police Service has some tips for everyone as the kids get ready for the summer vacation.

Officials say drugs in those areas could be contaminated. They have also seen an increase in overdoses and drug related deaths.

A nomination has come forward to try to claim the Ward 4 seat in Norwich Township in the upcoming municipal election.

The West Region OPP responded to 46 intersection-related crashes last week, and five of them were in Oxford County.

Lots of classic cars will gather at the Proxi 230 Travel Stop in Woodstock this summer.

How to Survive a Bear Attack by Claire Cameron has been selected as the Oxford Reads title for 2026.

The Woodstock Police have laid charges against a youth as a result of an investigation into a bomb threat at a local public school.

The Norfolk OPP is seeking the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a theft in Delhi.

Another name has been put forward for Ingersoll Town Council. Louie D'Orazio is looking to get a councillor seat in the upcoming municipal election.

Police have charged a 17-year-old in relation to a crash on Indian Line Saturday evening.

There will be a parade, kids games, fireworks, a car show, and more!

Both directions of the Oxford Road 19 bridge will be closed on Monday.

There will be a name on the ballot for School Board Trustee in Oxford for Conseil Scholaire Viamonde.

A single-vehicle collision is under investigation by the Oxford OPP.

A documentary about the creation of the Bird Set Free statue in Florence Carlyle Park will be screened at the Market Centre Theatre.

Local residents and business owners will be able to learn more about the new Homlessness Service Centre coming to Woodstock.

The 36 conservation authorities across the province will amalgamate into nine regional authorities as of February 1st, 2027.

Woodstock is submitting an application for the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program.

He would like to advocate for responsible growth, responsible financial management, and strong community services as a Woodstock City Councillor.

The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.

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The Woodstock Police have seized drugs and weapons as part of two separate projects.

The Oxford OPP have laid charges a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.

The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.

The Woodstock Salvation Army would like to raise $60,000 this holiday season.

Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.

The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.

The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.

The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.

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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.