Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Stratford Police Respond After Women Held At Gunpoint

Six people are facing charges after Stratford police responded to reports of a man holding two women at gunpoint.

Police say on Thursday around 3:40pm, officers responded to a south end hotel room, and safely arrested the six suspects.  A replica pellet pistol was also recovered at the scene.

Two of the suspects have been held for bail hearings, and the other four are young offenders and have been released with conditions and a promise to appear in court.  The suspects are facing charges for weapons related offences, robbery, and possession of cannabis marijuana.

Police are not releasing any further information as the incident is still under investigation.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.