As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories:
1. A St. Thomas man has been fined $95,000 for illegally importing and selling invasive snakehead fish in Southern Ontario.
Adam Manzato pleaded guilty to importing, possessing, transporting and offering to sell Chinese and dwarf snakehead fish. The Ontario Court of Justice heard the case.
St. Thomas man fined $95,000 for illegal snakehead fish possession
2. A London man escaped serious injuries after striking a light standard on Talbot Street in St. Thomas.
3. The Municipality of Central Elgin last week approved the Final Policy Directions and Land Use Plan, along with the Official Plan Amendment for development of the former St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital lands.
4. The City of St. Thomas is inviting residents to share their feedback on several upcoming development proposals.
5. Mark your calendars! Downtown Oktoberfest is set to return to St. Thomas on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, and organizers have announced a show-stopping highlight: a live performance by The Jim Cuddy Band.
Jim Cuddy to headline Downtown Oktoberfest in St. Thomas on September 19th
