As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from October 5th to 11th:
1. A 43-year-old St. Thomas man has been charged with sexual assault and failure to comply with probation following an incident at a local restaurant on Saturday.
According to St. Thomas Police, the victim was dining around 11:30 a.m. when an unknown man approached and touched them in a sexual manner.
Man charged following sexual assault in St. Thomas restaurant
2. St. Thomas police are investigating several incidents of mischief over the weekend in the downtown core.
Multiple incidents of mischief reported in downtown St. Thomas
3. The influx of concerned neighbours at a recent fire in city has promoted an important reminder from the St. Thomas Fire Department.
St. Thomas Fire Department urges public cooperation while out on scene
4. A 40-year-old St. Thomas man has been arrested following a disturbance at a Talbot Street restaurant Wednesday afternoon.
PSD Rocky assists with arrest following assault at St. Thomas restaurant
5. The Thames Valley District School Board, which is dealing with a budget deficit, has stopped a plan to cut 36 elementary classes that would have impacted 58 teachers.