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FRONT PAGE NEWS

“Car Crazy” draws large crowds to Amherstburg

Mark DiMilo of Leamington won the “Paulie” Award for best in show for his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. The story has been updated with the complete list of winners.

6 days ago

Amendments for project at GAHS site approved

The proposed mixed use plan for the former General Amherst High School site will proceed. Amherstburg town council approved an Official...

Jul 15

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Trillium grant helps expand staff bunkhouse at Sunshine Point Camp

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi paid a visit to the camp July 29 to see what the grant from the OTF has been used for

3 days ago

Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum preparing for show

With Roger Langis on the tractor and Colin Stratichuk on the 103-year-old binder, wheat was taken off a field last Thursday. The 39 th...

6 days ago

Local church’s summer camp promotes staying active and core values

Tina Sharman was the guest speaker at the Mega Sports Camp at Encounter Church last week. Seated at right is youth pastor Mark Dunseith....

6 days ago

Bryerswood reaches $4K goal after Mid-Summer Dinner

Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) vice president Cathy Robertson (left), G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. co-owner Jen...

6 days ago

Baby born on Boblo

Baby Santino was born on Boblo Island May 17. Brenda Marlia and Jay Mould recently welcomed their third child into the world and the...

6 days ago

McGregor fire causes roughly $150,000-$200,000 damage

A fire in McGregor last Tuesday (July 22) caused roughly $150,000-$200,000 damage and impacted two structures.

Jul 26

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ARTS & CULTURE

Local artist Marshall White’s reception well attended at Gibson Gallery

Marshall White stands with his painting “My Dog.” The Gibson Gallery describes Marshall White’s work as an expression of acrylic and...

6 days ago

Art lovers “crawl” through Amherstburg

Plein air artist Carolyn Hardy (left) was one of the painters in King’s Navy Yard Park during the Amherstburg Art Crawl, while...

Jul 23

Park House Museum hosts tea based on Netflix series

Curator Kat Schryburt (left) and Callie McRorie at the recent Bridgerton tea at the Park House. In 1813, Lady Whistledown wrote about...

Jul 22

Music off the Back Porch

The latest installment of Music off the Back Porch was held July 11 at the Park House Museum. Dock & The Rev (Terence Morris and Rev....

Jul 22

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SPORTS

Men’s pickleball tournament held - women’s tournament coming Aug 2

Pickleball players from Amherstburg and Tecumseh competed in a men’s pickleball tournament July 21 at the Libro Centre. Each team had 12...

6 days ago

Admirals make trade and get closer to training camp

The Amherstburg Admirals hosted a cornhole tournament last Friday night at the Columbian Club Hall in McGregor. Earlier in the week, the...

6 days ago

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader asks “where has the money gone?” in relation to government grants

Where has the money gone? As you can see in the RTT the town of Amherstburg has received over $6 million in general assistance from the...

6 days ago

“Managing our resources is the cure” says Amherstburg resident

In times of economic uncertainty, an optimistic vision and understanding is the prerequisite for taking things in the right direction....

6 days ago

Resident questions report on former GAHS site

The Valente proposal for the former General Amherst property will be presented to Town Council July 14. They propose two high-rise...

Jul 10

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EcDev committee updated on Howard Industrial lands

6 days ago

“Brainstorming” session planned by EcDev committee regarding HCD

6 days ago

Town adopts new customer service strategy and policy

Jul 22

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LOCAL POLITICS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Memoriam - Romeo DiPierdomenico

Happy Birthday, Ari!

Remembering Alex

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Reid, Peter J.

Obituary - Gerald "Jerry" Wismer

Obituary - Betty Ruth Gibb (Nee Ferriss)

Obituary - Pauline Belcoure

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