OPP cruiser. File photo by Blackburn News.OPP cruiser. File photo by Blackburn News.
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested following armed robbery in Arthur

Wellington County OPP officers have arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery at a business on Main Street in Arthur at 10:53 a.m. on Monday.

The OPP said a firearm was observed during the hold up at Sussman's of Arthur.    Local schools were briefly put on lockdown as a precaution, but the lockdowns were quickly lifted.

An 18-year-old Wellington North man turned himself in at the OPP Teviotdale Detachment at 1:05 p.m. and is now facing numerous charges.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.