A briefs investigation spanned a dozen years in Huron county.
A man with fetish for women's undergarments has been charged with five counts of break, enter and theft under 5-thousand dollars following burglaries in Morris-Turnberry and Huron East.
The investigation started with the initial break-in reported to Huron OPP in September of 2001 and climaxed with the most recent theft in January of this year.
36-year-old Bradley Finlayson from Huron East was arrested Monday and remains in custody.
Huron O-P-P would like to speak with people in the area that may have had similar articles of clothing stolen.

At a special announcement at Strathroy District Collegiate Institute in Strathroy this morning, Executive Superintendent Laura Elliott was named Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board, effective Sept. 1, 2013. 

Board Chair Joyce Bennett says Trustees look forward to Elliott’s leadership in this critical role. 'Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Director as well as a demonstrated level of integrity and commitment to student success.” Trustees approved the appointment of Elliott at a special board meeting last evening. 

Elliott will take over from Director Bill Tucker who announced his retirement in March. Director-elect Elliott is looking forward to the opportunity to lead the Thames Valley Board in implementing its new mission and vision. “I look forward to working very hard on behalf of our students and the staff, which includes dedicated educators who share my commitment to improving student learning and student success.'

In her current role as Executive Superintendent of Program Services, Elliott has responsibility for JK-12 curriculum, Special Education, Information Technology, JK-12 Literacy and Numeracy, Student Pathways for Success, Secondary and Elementary School Improvement, Aboriginal Education, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Partnerships, policy development, Outdoor Education and Environmental Education and Secondary and Elementary Athletics.

Elliott came to the Thames Valley District School Board from the Durham District School Board in 2007 where she served as Superintendent of Education, Technical & Information Services. She was responsible for the Virtual Campus, Secondary and Elementary School Supervision, Adult and Continuing Education, Safe Schools, Health & Safety and Staff Development.

Throughout her career, Director-elect Elliott has also held positions as Superintendent of Education, Student Success/Learning to 18 with the Ontario Ministry of Education; Manager of Membership Records with the Ontario College of Teachers; Vice-Principal and Education Officer (Learning Technologies) with the Durham District School Board; and Principal and Adult and Continuing Education and Management Consultant with the Department of National Defence. She has taught at the elementary, secondary and adult education levels and holds Masters degrees in Business Administration and Education and Bachelor degrees in Science and Education.

Elliott replaces Bill Tucker who was appointed in 2008 and recently announced his retirement. Tucker will join Western University's Faculty of Education as Associate Professor (Visiting Appointment) effective Sept. 1, 2013.

Tillsonburg is getting ready to honour one of its most popular residents, whose name is synonymous with baseball.

Sam Lamb will receive the Citizen-of-the-Year award from the Tillsonburg and District Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 27th.

The celebration will be held at the Lions Auditorium with a reception at 6 and a formal program at 7 o'clock.

Named starting pitcher for Pan Drieds Senior Men's Baseball team in 1947, his commitment to Tillsonburg culminated 64 years later with the dedication of Sam Lamb Baseball Field in 2011.

Highlights of a distinguished career include a Men's Senior A Division title in 1962; coaching the Tillsonburg Jets Women's A Provincial Fastball team to a championship in 1973; and managing the Tillsonburg Old Sox to the title in the Canadian National Baseball Championship in 2005.

Mr. Lamb was inducted to Tillsonburg's Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

Waterloo Regional Police are requesting the public’s help for information that would help locate a missing Cambridge woman.
36-year-old Izabella Zeglen was last seen Tuesday night around 10 o'clock when she left home to go for a walk.
Spokesman Olaf Heinzel says the family is concerned for her well-being and have asked police for assistance.
The matter is currently being investigated by South Division detectives.