As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from June 1st to 7th:
A newcomer to St. Thomas celebrated his new hometown in warm fashion Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were called out to a hydro pole on St. Catharine Street that had been intentionally set on fire.
It was determined the 42-year-old man was the suspect and he was arrested and charged with arson.
City resident charged with arson after torching a hydro pole
Saying ‘Yes’ to ENCORE paid off big time for Mark Cornish of St. Thomas. He is $100,000 richer after matching the last six of seven numbers in exact order in the May 22 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
A couple of St. Thomas Police traffic management projects have just wrapped up. One undertaking to address speed and vehicle equipment issues like loud mufflers resulted in one warning and four charges.
Latest St. Thomas Police traffic project cracks down on distracted driving
Visitors to a number of St. Thomas parks can expect to see something new this spring. Staff have started utilizing Turtle Nest Protectors around the city to help protected the now at risk species.
Have you noticed Turtle Nest Protectors around the city? Staff ask the public to please avoid
A drug trafficking investigation initiated by the St. Thomas Police Service’ Street Crimes Unit has resulted in the seizure of $32,000 in drugs and 31 charges laid.

