As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most-read stories:
1. The search for a swimmer who went missing in Lake Erie Sunday afternoon prompted the closure of Port Burwell beach. Emergency crews were called to the scene at approximately 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, after reports of two swimmers in distress in the waters off the beach in the Municipality of Bayham.
2. A St. Thomas man is waking up a millionaire—or soon could be—after winning the grand prize in the 2025 Dream Lottery. Gary Hill was announced as the lucky ticket holder during the draw at the Magnus Dream Home in Grand Bend.
3. St. Thomas Police are investigating a break and enter that led to a fire at a downtown business early Monday morning.
St. Thomas police investigating break-in and arson at downtown business
4. With the hot and humid weather that gripped the region this week, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) rolled out measures to help students and staff stay cool.
TVDSB outlines cooling measures for students and staff as extreme heat continues
5. Aylmer Police say a quick response and coordinated search effort led to the safe recovery of a missing child last Thursday morning.
