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Local newsPlant running for city council
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Woodstock's former city development commissioner is running once again for a city council position. Paul Plant ran for the city/county position back in 2006. Plant lost his bid for that seat to Sandra Talbot and Pat Sobeski.
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Local newsFormer police chief Ron Fraser running for council
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The latest person to declare their candidacy for city council is a familiar face around Woodstock. Retired former police chief Ron Fraser said Wednesday he is throwing his hat in the ring as a candidate for the upcoming municipal election.
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Local newsRoses promote good neighbours
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A red-nosed clown waved to motorists in front of Mostly Roses on Wednesday as part of a daylong campaign to support the United Way and be a good neighbour. Area residents were asked to drop in as part of the special day, make a donation to the United Way and receive a dozen roses.
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Local newsOxford County commits $50,000 to stimulate local arts
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The pitch was convincing. With the early successes of the Oxford Creative Connections (OCC) -- and the acknowledged importance of promoting culture within Oxford-- county council had no qualms about committing $50,000 in support for 2011.
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Local newsSuspects sought in downtown Woodstock safe thefts
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Police are looking for two men after money was stolen from a pair of Woodstock businesses. The Woodstock Police Service released security camera images of the men Wednesday. On Monday afternoon, two men entered a business and walked directly to a second floor office.
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Local newsHampson enters Ward 4 councillor race
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After a four-year hiatus, former Norwich mayor Susan Hampson has put her hat back into the political ring. The 18-year municipal veteran announced her intention to run for Norwich Township Ward 4 councillor on Tuesday.
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Local newsA coffee break with a cause to help raise awareness
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It doesn't have to be coffee that you serve at an Alzheimer's Coffee Break. "I've been known to serve coffee martinis," explained Ruth Desmarais, who has hosted fundraising coffee breaks for the organization since 2007.
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Local sportsNorwich Skating Club starts season with new head coach
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The ideals of the past are going to lead the Norwich and District Skating Club into the future. Melissa Schut, the club's new president, said over the past few years the organization has strayed from its fundamentals, possibly driving people away.
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