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7 days ago

Open Air wraps up with Amherst Palooza

All summer long, music has been a big part of Amherstburg’s Open Air Weekends. On Saturday, entertainment took centre stage at the clock...

Aug 27

Art by the River celebrates its 57th year

For the 57th time, arts and crafts lovers came to Amherstburg for one of the area’s best shows. Art by the River, the biggest fundraiser...

Aug 20

Park House marks recent anniversary

The Park House Museum gave people a look at days gone by, all as a way to mark the museum’s recent 50th anniversary. Although the Park...

Aug 13

Steam & Gas Engine Show highlights farming history

Farming from days gone by took centre stage in McGregor last weekend. The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show was held last Friday,...

Aug 6

Living History Festival blends military history of yesterday and today

Military history of yesterday and today was on display last Saturday at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Fort Malden...

Jul 30

Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy sets new records

Thousands of people streamed through the downtown streets of Amherstburg Sunday afternoon for the biggest car show ever. The 18th annual...

Jul 23

Amherstburg Art Crawl enjoyed by art lovers

The second annual Amherstburg Art Crawl was held over the weekend with art lovers and those interested in finding out more about it out...

Jul 16

Jovanovski Golf Classic raises $165,000 for three causes

A sold-out field of golfers hit the links at Pointe West Golf Club for the Ed Jovanovski Charity Golf Classic all to raise money for a...

Jul 9

WEBC introduces new youth riding club

The Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) was happy with the turnout for their first youth session last week. WEBC is offering a free...

Jul 2

Canada's 157th birthday celebrated in Amherstburg

Fireworks, activities, citizenship ceremonies and more helped Amherstburg residents and visitors celebrate Canada's 157th birthday. A...

LOCAL NEWS

5 days ago

Arson charge laid after fire at commercial building

A late night fire at a commercial building in Amherstburg has resulted in approximately $30,000-$50,000 in damage and one arson charge....

7 days ago

Police arrest man they say was wanted on outstanding warrants

An officer with the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment was on general patrol Aug. 27 when he recognized a male in the 200...

7 days ago

Mercato Fresh grocery store opening in Amherstburg next year

A new grocery store is coming to Amherstburg and it will occupy a building that has sat unused by the public for several years. Mercato...

7 days ago

Harrow Fair continues its 170-year tradition of celebrating agriculture

The Harrow Fair does more than mark the end of summer. It carries on the traditions of pie baking contests, cattle judging, lawnmower...

7 days ago

Fight Like Mason flag raised to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September and the Fight Like Mason Foundation helps lead the charge locally. The...

7 days ago

Amherstburg breaks ground on new pickleball courts at Libro Centre

Local pickleball players will soon have courts to enjoy in Amherstburg. Ground has been broken for the new pickleball courts at the Libro...

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County, city combining to deal with affordable housing crisis

Parks committee gets update on recent "parks summit"

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ARTS & CULTURE

Aug 27

Art Crawl organizers eyeing expansion for 2025 event

The Amherstburg Art Crawl held last month did well enough to where organizers are looking at expansion next year. The Art Amherstburg...

Aug 22

Lost Arts Festival at Homestead well attended

For those who visited the John R. Park Homestead recently, it was certainly a step back in time. At the annual Lost Arts Festival, those...

Aug 20

Local author pens new mystery novel "The Diary of Death"

The latest mystery novel from a local author has now been released. “The Diary of Death” is the latest book from Amherstburg resident...

Aug 13

Gibson Gallery goes “Off the Beaten Path” with latest exhibit

The latest exhibit is now ongoing at the Gibson Gallery and it takes people “Off the Beaten Path.” That is the title of the exhibit, with...

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SPORTS

7 days ago

Local boxers do well at recent provincial tournament

Fighters with Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club travelled to London for a competition late last month and came home with some...

7 days ago

Hockey school presented by Amherstburg coaches

A local hockey school hit the ice last week and lived up to its name by showing girls the very basics of how to play. The Back to Basics...

Aug 31

Admirals schedule for 2024-25 Jr. C hockey season released

The Amherstburg Admirals will be hitting the ice soon for some meaningful game action. The local Jr. C hockey team plays an exhibition...

Aug 27

Wolves’ football players preparing for upcoming WECSSAA season

The smack of the pads can be heard at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park as local football players are getting prepared for the season. The...

Aug 27

Admirals open training camp and get set for new season

Expect a brand-new look for the Amherstburg Admirals this year. The local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) team is in the midst...

Aug 22

Rivertown Dance Academy proud of 2023-24 season, staying busy over summer

Dancers with the Rivertown Dance Academy (RDA) recently concluded their season but have been staying busy over the summer months....

Aug 20

Ekblad brings Stanley Cup to Essex County

Hundreds of people lined up outside the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre in Lakeshore Saturday morning to welcome home Aaron Ekblad and to...

Aug 13

Amherstburg Soccer Club wraps up its season with Day of Champions

Bigger and it seems, better. For the Amherstburg Soccer Club, Saturday’s Day of Champions was an opportunity to celebrate the local...

Aug 13

Admirals host golf tournament for first time in a few years

There were lots of familiar faces at the Amherstburg Admirals golf tournament last Friday. Held at Coachwood Golf and Country Club on...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

7 days ago

Letter to the Editor - Adler’s legacy will live on, says resident

I first got to know Marty Adler a long time ago, too long to remember exactly where. I was always impressed at following his many...

Aug 27

Letter to the Editor - Transportation Master Plan needs to involve the entire community

Mr. Cerasa’s letter to the editor on new transportation corridors got me thinking. Our Transportation Master Plan is to be our vision for...

Aug 20

Thanks for supporting Miracle Treat Day

Thank you to everyone who bought Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day. As a family who depends on London Health Sciences Centre for our child’s...

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Birthday - Gary McManemy

In Memoriam - Sharon Wilson

Happy Anniversary - Danny & Jan Ouellette

In Memoriam - Jeremy Bailey

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Brush, Gwladys Mary

Obituary - Sharon J. Gibb (nee Eckmier)

Obituary - Norman Imeson

Obituary - KEENAN, Brian Edmund

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