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STRATFORD VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 1
AUGUST 11, 2023
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Stratford teen arrested after triple stabbing in Clinton
LEE GRIFFI
Times Correspondent
A Stratford teenager faces a long list of charges following a violent night at a birthday party in Clinton. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a triple stabbing that occurred just after midnight on Sunday, July 30 on Raglan Steet in the town. Police received a report that several youths had been attacked by someone with a knife at a residence. They discovered that three victims under the age of 18 had been injured and taken to the Goderich hospital. One of the victims was transported to London's Victoria Hospital with non-life-threatening but serious injuries. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victims were first driven to the hospital in Clinton where the emergency room was closed due to a shortage of available staff. As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old male youth from Stratford has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and one count of failure to comply with an undertaking. His name cannot be released. Huron OPP Media Relations Constable Craig Soldan said this type of incident is worrisome for the community as well as the police. “It’s surprising and disappointing to have someone that young involved in such a violent set of circumstances. As a parent myself it’s concerning, and I hope that we don’t have any more incidents like this one.” He added these types of crimes are seen around the world including south of the CONTINUED TO PAGE 3
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Stratford BIA turns 50 with Sidewalk Sale and Family Fair in the Square
AMANDA MODARAGAMAGE Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area (BIA), in conjunction with The Stratford Festival, will host a Family Fair in The Square on Saturday, August 12th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Market Square. Downtown stores and the BIA will also be hosting a Sidewalk Sale during the day. Families can explore hundreds of unique shops and boutiques and score awesome deals for gifts or for themselves. This is a
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wholesome family event, so bring your kids and dogs. Jamie Pritchard, General Manager of the BIA, says, “The sidewalk sale on August 12th is going to be a shopping and dining extravaganza! It’s been almost 15 years since there has been an all-out collaborative effort to make it a Downtown-wide event. We will have BIA green and blue balloons tied to the posts up and down the streets, Family Fair in the Square, and free cupcakes to help create the best family fun atmosphere.”
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