As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories:
1. Second Line, between Magdala Road and Mill Road in Southwold Township, will be closed to through traffic as of Monday, for approximately 2–3 weeks, weather dependent.
The closure is required to complete road repairs and drainage improvements in preparation for a single surface treatment.
2. Construction work is now underway on a major infrastructure upgrade along St. George Street in St. Thomas, bringing road closures and detours to the area through the summer months.
3. The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce is giving back to the community following the success of its 2026 Impact Awards.
Impact Awards success leads to support for The INN St. Thomas-Elgin
4. A new local project is giving residents a chance to help document the changing beauty of two popular outdoor spaces in St. Thomas—one photo at a time.
Community photo project aims to track seasonal changes in St. Thomas parks
5. Southwestern Public Health is seeking information following a dog bite incident in St. Thomas earlier this week. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 12th, around 4 a.m. in the parking lot of the Circle K at 287 Talbot Street.
SWPH seeking information after dog bite at Circle K in St. Thomas
