Perth OPP Briefs - August 20th 2018

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• OPP Release Labour Day Results

  It was a busy four days as OPP Detachments from across the West Region were out patrolling roadways this Labour Day Weekend.

• September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month

  You can help make sure youth in the community have a mentor as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County is celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters Month.

• Suspicious Fire in Paris Under Investigation

  The Brant County OPP are investigating after a fire at the Rose Court Motel on Paris Road.

• Reuseapalooza-ha Returns to Oxford County

  A community swap meet is returning to Oxford County with events in Embro and Sweaburg.

• Toddler Found Safe After Going Missing

  The toddler was reported missing for several hours during last Wednesday's storm.

• Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Stephen Molnar

  Tillsonburg Council has a familiar face running in the election. Stephen Molnar has put his name back on the ballot.

• Safety is Paramount as School Returns

  The Oxford OPP will be out making sure school zones and bus routes are safe as students return to school.

• Parkinson's Walk Returns to Oxford County

  A fundraising walk will be hitting the trail at Roth Park in Woodstock this weekend.

• Navy Vets Win Memorial Tournament

  The Woodstock Navy Vets are proving they belong in the Greater Ontario Hockey League.

• Stolen Motorcycles Recovered by Woodstock Police

  An ongoing investigation by Woodstock Police has resulted in charges and the recovery of stolen motorcycles.

• Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Crystal Wymenga

  There is a fifth name on the ballot when Blandford-Blenheim residents cast their ballots for councillor on Township Council.

• Last Call for Road Safety Survey!

  Oxford residents have until Tuesday to provide input for a Road Safety Strategy.

• Possible Tornado in Tavistock

  The Northern Tornadoes Project has evidence that a tornado may have occurred in Tavistock on Wednesday.

• Another Supplies4Students in the Books

  Over 1,300 local students will be supported by United Way Oxford's Supplies4Students program this year.

• Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Sherry Ashby

  The ballot for Ingersoll Town Council has another name on it, as Sherry Ashby has come forward as a candidate.

• Tree Planting Coming to Ingersoll

  A joint project will see trees and shrubs planted in six Ingersoll parks.

• 2026 Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament

  The annual Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament is back for another year. 6 teams will compete in Ayr.

• Summer Storm Rolls Through Oxford

  We had wind gusts between 90 to 100 kilometres per hour, along with about 10 to 35 milimetres of rain.

• United Way Launches Workshops for Older Adults

  United Way Oxford says the workshops will help form social connections.

• Power Outages Reported in Oxford County

  Most of the power outages appear to be in the north end of Oxford County.