As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories:
1. Construction work supporting the future twinning of Highway 3 switches to Stage 2 today (Wednesday), with motorists facing an extended road closure and detours through St. Thomas.
With Stage 1 completed, Hwy. 3 from First Avenue to Centennial Avenue is now open. Stage 2 will shift the closure westward.
Highway 3 closure in St. Thomas shifts west as next phase of twinning work begins
2. An active police investigation in the area of Elm Street and Parkside Drive on Sunday afternoon has resulted in numerous charges in an intimate partner violence incident.
Heavy police response leads to arrest in St. Thomas IPV investigation
3. A major traffic disruption Friday afternoon when Talbot Street was closed at Pearl Street due to an accident involving a school bus and a parked car.
Students safe after school bus strikes parked car on Talbot Street
4. A Central Elgin resident faces more than 20 charges following an intimate partner violence investigation launched on Sept. 9.
Central Elgin resident faces more than 20 charges following IPV investigation
5. Downtown St. Thomas will once again be filled with music, dancing, food, and plenty of German tradition this weekend, as the 4th annual Downtown Oktoberfest returns Saturday, September 19th.
