As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most read stories from February 3rd to 7th:
1. The local community is coming together to support St. Thomas business owner Genevieve Kroeker, as she faces another difficult challenge after just overcoming breast cancer.
Kroeker was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35, enduring two years of treatment while working tirelessly to keep her business, Seed Confections, afloat.
Community rallies to support St. Thomas business owner following unexpected setback
2. Two 49-year-old St. Thomas residents have been arrested following a break-in at a new construction site Monday morning.
Two arrested following break and enter at St. Thomas construction site
3. A 24-year-old St. Thomas resident has been arrested following a disturbance on Elgin Street on Monday evening.
4. A 54-year-old Aylmer resident has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after a restaurant employee alerted police to a possible drunk driver on Monday, February 3rd.
Alert employee helps police arrest impaired driver in St. Thomas
5. St. Thomas police are asking for the public’s assistance following an animal welfare incident at 1Password Park on February 3rd.
Police seeking public’s help following animal welfare incident at 1Password Park
