Two firefighters from North Middlesex were injured while battling a bedroom fire in Parkhill.
According to the London Free Press firefighters were called to a residence on Main Street near Elginfield Road around 10 o'clock this (Saturday) morning.
Everyone in the home escaped without injury however the two firefighters had to be taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
No word on the cause of the fire or extent of damage.

A stick-up at a Brantford-area gas bar early today (Saturday).
Brant County O-P-P Constable Larry Plummer say an armed man entered the Pioneer Gas Station on Colborne Street West at around 4:30 this morning and drew a weapon.
The suspect ordered the clerk to open the till then grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the scene in a blue vehicle, west bound on Colborne Street.
The suspect is described as white, 5-feet-10.
He was wearing a black bandana over his face, with a black ball cap and grey jacket with black jeans.
Anyone with information should call OPP at 1-88-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (tips).

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment have charged a 39 year old male with Drinking and Driving related offences after police were called about a vehicle at Highway 24 and Windham 5, Simcoe, Norfolk County, ON address.

On Thursday, May 23, 2013 at approximately 9:20 pm, police were contacted by a concerned citizen about a vehicle that was traveling south bound on Highway 24 at Windham Road 5. As a result, police located the vehicle and through investigation arrested a 39 year old male. 

Charged with the following offences is 39 year old Shane Lawrence David ROLOSON from Penetanguishene, ON.

·         Impaired driving,

·         Driving over the legal limit

·         Fail to provide Breath Sample

·         Breach Probation Order

·         Fail to Comply with Undertaking or Recognizance

·         Driving while under suspension

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.

On Friday May 24, 2013 at approximately 9:00pm Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a missing 20 year old man from a residence located on Side Road 25 in Wellington North Twp.  The man'ss family members and police were concerned for his well-being as he functions at a 12 year old level and he was dressed inappropriately for the cold temperatures.

The Wellington County OPP K-9 Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) assisted uniform members with the search and the man was located approximately 3 1/2 hours later a short distance away from the residence.  He was curled up on the ground and sleeping under a table. 

He was returned home very cold but in good health.

The renovations to the Oxford County library building in Tillsonburg got a $40,000 boost. 

The Trillium Foundation provided a grant worth $40,400 to enable the library to offer updated services to its customers when the doors open near the end of July.

 The funds will be used to construct two quiet study rooms, a microfilm scanner printer in the local history area, four early literacy stations as well as some furniture. 

Lisa Miettinen, the CEO of the County Library System says these additions will let the library provide a wider range of services and programming than previously existed.

A Tillsonburg couple has decided to forgo the Caddies and take the cash instead. 

Bill and Marie Smith won $10,000 cash and a pair of Cadillacs as the Cars and Cash prize in the Candian Cancer Society's Daffodil lottery. 

Instead of the cars the Smith's picked up a cheque for $89,944.20. They say they will invst the money. (bd)

Either the thieves knew what they were doing, or they were incredibly lucky, because it was a robbery that did not turn into a sting operation. 

Huron County OPP are investigating the theft of seven beehives from a farm north of Goderich. The police think the robbery occurred at night when the bees are less active. Because the delicate touch needed to handle the hives, police also feel the thieves knew what they were doing and may work as apiarists. They place the value of the hives at $2,100. (bd)

The weather the end of this week may have made it a little chilly to be on the water, but that didn't stop Emergency from having to test out their water rescue skills.

Residents of Port Rowan called the OPP early Thursday afternoon after hearing cries for help from Long Point Bay.

A windsurfer had struck a sand bar and became stuck causing his sail to collapse. Wisely, according to police, he stayed in place until help arrived. The 30 year old male was rescued by a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and a private water craft.

The windsurfer was not injured and police said he was smart enough not to try and wade to shore because of the cold water and the shfting bottom of Lake Erie which means he could have been ankle deep in water one moment and dropping into a 20 foot gorge the next. (bd)