As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from October 12th to 18th:
1. A probationary constable with the St. Thomas Police Service has been charged with impaired driving.
Early Sunday morning, Elgin OPP were notified of a possible impaired motorist. The vehicle was located on Springfield Road in Malahide and the driver failed a roadside screening test.
2. From the rich soil of Elgin county, the products of the Ferguson family’s efforts can be found in 27 countries around the world.
3. A shoplifting incident Tuesday morning escalated into a situation where two police officers were assaulted.
4. St. Thomas native Bill Vigars, who led the promotion of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope in 1980, died Thursday (Oct. 10) at the age of 78.
Terry & Me author, St. Thomas native Bill Vigars dies in B.C. at age 78
5. Significant damage to heavy equipment has been reported to St. Thomas Police.
St. Thomas Police investigating extensive damage at north end construction site
