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The St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School Concert Band competed at MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa on Wednesday.

The band was awarded a Silver standing in their class of the competition.

In only its second year as a competitive ensemble, the St. Anne's concert band qualified to attend this National competition by achieving a Silver Award with Distinction at MusicFest Regionals in March.

The St. Anne's Concert Band is made up of over 40 students who range from Grades 9 to 12.

Students at Seaforth Public School are getting an early on their long weekend.

A water main leak in the school has forced officials to send the kids home early.

Buses left the school at around 1:00pm.

Stratford residents have organized a candle light vigil for a slain eight year old Woodstock girl.

The vigil for Victoria Stafford is set for Saturday, May 19^th in Upper Queen's Park at 7:30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

People are asked to bring their own candles and purple balloons. The purple balloons will be released in Tori's memory.

Purple was Tori's favourite colour so people are also encouraged to wear purple to the event.

A 17-year-old Howick Township teen broke the eighth commandment ... and got caught.

Perth County OPP was dispatched to a break-in at the Hesson Christian Fellowship Church last night.

Investigation revealed that sometime between Sunday and Wednesday, someone stole about $4,490 worth of electronic equipment from the building.

As police were investigating the church break-in, a Huron County OPP officer was investigating a break and enter in Fordwich.

The officer went to a suspect's residence in Howick Township where he found the property belonging to the Hesson Christian Fellowship Church.

The male has been charged with "possession of stolen property".

The electronic equipment has been returned to the church.