The jury hearing the Michael Rafferty murder trial are expected to be back in court this morning after a five day break. Court proceedings were postponed Tuesday as Rafferty's lawyer, Dirk Derstine, was home sick with the flu. The trial was set to resume at 10 am after taking four days off over the Easter long weekend. Forensic experts are expected to begin testifying this morning about DNA tests that were conducted on a number of items that were seized from Rafferty's car.
Human Remains Identified
A postmortem examination identified the deceased as 45-year-old Cory GIGAULT.
WPS Police Briefs - February 4th, 2026
Woodstock Police Briefs include a road-rage incident, a speeding violation, a driver travelling on the wrong side of the road with a suspended licence, and a hit-and-run.
Executive Director Set to Retire from OCF
The Oxford Community Foundation is seeing its Executive Director retire after nearly 10 years in that role.
Fundraising Booming for CNOY in Oxford
The walks in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg have raised close to $144,000 combined.
Applications Open for Tourism Innovation Grant
The recipients will receive a $3,000 grant so they can develop or expand a tourism experience in Oxford County.
Two Impaired Drivers Charged in Tillsonburg
A 28-year-old woman was charged on Saturday and a 37-year-old man was charged on Monday.
Oxford OPP Briefs - February 4th, 2026
Oxford OPP briefs include a dangerous driver in Norwich Township and a case of gas theft in Tavistock.
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
With the wind chill, it will feel like minus 25 degrees.
UPDATE: Non-Life Threatening Injuries Reported in Highway 59 Crash
All Injuries are confirmed to be non-life-threatening, and the road has reopened
Interview with the Mayor - February 3rd, 2026
Mayor Jerry Acchione says 2025 was a banner year for construction and industrial for the City of Woodstock.
Stolen Vehicle Involved in Ingersoll Crash
A vehicle that was reported stolen in Middlesex was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Ingersoll on Friday.
Play for Kids Sake Fast Approaching
The bowling events will get underway this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
SIU Discontinues Tillsonburg Investigation
A 42-year-old man was diagnosed with a fractured nose in hospital after his arrest in Tillsonburg.
Pickup Truck Stolen in Vanessa
A black 2015 GMC Sierra was taken from a property on Windham East Quarterline Road.
UPDATE: Cold Warning Cancelled
Environment Canada said it could feel close to minus 30 with the wind chill this morning.
UPDATE: Chilly Charlie Predicts Extended Winter
Chilly Charlie did see his shadow outside South Gate Centre this morning.
PJHL Recap - Jan 30th to Feb 1st
The Vets, the Braves and the Trojans each had three games over the weekend, while the Merchants had two.
Oxford Celebrates Black History
The Pan-African Flag will be raised in Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Norwich over the next few weeks.
OPP Investigating Shakespeare Break and Enter
The Perth OPP is asking for the public's help tracking down a person of interest.
Teen Killed in Zorra Township Crash
A 14-year-old has died after a snowmobile and a pickup truck collided on Road 92.
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