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ACOC presents 21st annual Business Excellence Awards

The winners of the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Business Excellence Awards gather for a group photo after the ceremony at the Columbian Club in McGregor May 7. The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) has paid tribute to the business community and to service groups thanks to its 21st annual Business Excellence Awards (BEAs). The BEAs were presented last Thursday night at the Columbian Club in McGregor with 16 local businesses, individuals and non-profit org

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New AED unveiled at Libro Centre

A new automated external defibrillator was unveiled last Thursday morning at the fieldhouse on the Libro Centre grounds. Members of town council, Amherstburg Fire Department, Essex-Windsor EMS, Windsor Police were on hand. The Amherstburg Pickleball Association received AED training the same day. The unit is seen in the photo below. A new defibrillator has been installed at the Libro Centre and it was officially unveiled last week. The new automated external defibrillator is

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LOCAL NEWS

McGregor fire causes $30,000 damage

Fire on Eagle Cr. ruled accidental

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Cops stop three alleged stunt drivers

Windsor Police says its traffic enforcement unit stopped three motorists for allegedly stunt driving in separate incidents in Amherstburg last Sunday. At approximately 12:40 a.m., officers stopped an 18-year-old male for allegedly travelling 142 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone in the 7000 block of County Road 9 (Howard Ave). Later that day, at around 9 p.m., officers stopped a 22-year-old motorcyclist for allegedly travelling 104 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone in the 100 block

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“All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market returns - new charity supported

Stacie Wark and son Weston check out some of the goodies. “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market returns, new charity supported By Ron Giofu An annual tradition returned to the AMA Sportsmen’s Association May 9, thanks to the Sweet Moments Cookie Co. Sweet Moments presented its annual “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market and the Saturday market featured approximately 25 vendors. Mary Lippert, owner of Sweet Moments Cookie Co., said vendors come in from not just Amherstburg, but

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Three charged in series of distraction thefts, say police

The Windsor Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of distraction thefts. Between March and May 2026, officers responded to multiple reports involving suspects targeting people in parking lots across Windsor. In each incident, the suspects allegedly approached victims, engaged them in conversation, and used distraction and physical contact, such as hugging, to steal their jewelry. Shortly before 10 a.m. May 6, police say the suspects approac

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Luncheon with the Mayors highlights CLEC’s programs and supports

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy

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Mine rescue exercises held in LaSalle

Three companies took part in a mine rescue exercise May 7 at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. They each had to deal with a scenario on how to rescue an injured person and put out a fire below ground. The Mine Rescue Office was in Windsor-Essex County last week testing mines from around the area on their rescue techniques. “It’s a mine rescue competition we run,” said April Belecque, who is from the Mine Rescue Office’s (MRO) Kirkland Lake district. “We host this annually.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Country star comes to Storytime

Tommy Parham and Tia McGraff performed recently at a "Storytime" event at the River Bookshop in Amherstburg. Music and literature collided recently when Americana and Country singer-songwriter, Tia McGraff, visited the River Bookshop to promote her new children’s book, In Your Dreams Jake, the second installment in the Jake the Road Dawg series. Children sat enraptured as McGraff, joined by her husband and musical collaborator Tommy Parham, blended storytelling with live musi

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Mother’s Day High Tea presented at the Gibson Gallery

The Gibson Gallery presented its Mother’s Day High Tea May 10. Photo submitted by Lisa Bassett of the Gibson Gallery. Mother’s Day was celebrated again this year at the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg. The gallery hosted its Mother’s Day High Tea last Sunday morning with all seats sold out this year. “We had 28 people sign up,” said gallery board member Lisa Bassett. “We had tables set up in the front and back rooms. Everyone was really happy and impressed.” Bassett said two ty

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Writer goes from newspapers to novels

Gary May reads from his new novel “Unburdening” during a recent visit to the River Bookshop. An area author was in Amherstburg to promote his new book and speak of his journey from reporter to novelist. Gary May spoke about his new book “Unburdening” and noted it was his first novel. He has written non-fiction work including a previous book entitled “Crude Genius.” The former journalist with the Ottawa Citizen and London Free Press now lives in Windsor and spoke about his bo

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Fire hydrants get refreshed paint job thanks to high school students

Caira Shilson, Ryan Cole and Aranna Rosati paint a Dalhousie St. fire hydrant. North Star High School art teacher Andrea Craig-Wammes is in the back row with Ron Fryer, with Fryer being the original artist in 1994. A dozen fire hydrants in the downtown core of Amherstburg have been repainted and refreshed thanks to North Star High School students. The students were out last Tuesday and Wednesday painting new designs on the hydrants along Dalhousie St., Fort Malden Dr. and Lai

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SPORTS

Opening Day is a home run for Amherstburg minor baseball

Callan Aguilal makes contact last Saturday morning at Malden Centre Park. Spring is in the air and that means the return of baseball. The Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association (AMBA) held its Opening Day festivities at Malden Park last Saturday. “Today is opening day for the season. All the kids get to come out, meet their coaches, and get their jerseys,” said AMBA president Sarah Anderson. The day started with the organization’s youngest players, four-and-five-year-olds div

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Admirals open spring training camp

The Amherstburg Admirals opened their spring training camp Monday night in Tecumseh. The Amherstburg Admirals are looking towards building on the success they had last year as they opened their spring training camp Monday night in Tecumseh. A new head coach in Paul Bortignon who returns behind the bench with defensive specialist Marc Crevier and rookie coach Steve Spada, along with a new major sponsor, has the local Provincial Junior Hockey League Jr. C club poised for the fu

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Local resident believes the “delegation police” has arisen in Amherstburg

The delegation police strikes again in Amherstburg. We had another deputation request denied as it didn’t exactly match the criteria of our Procedural By-Law. Two deputations were denied for the April 27 council meeting. Starting to think I have lost my touch as my first deputation to a council was in 1971 involving an environment impact of a local creamery. Quite a shock having back-to-back delegations rejected. Ours was on-street parking for streets adjacent to future hig

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Descendant of former Belle Vue owner says “let it go!”

My great grandfather, John G Mullen and family, owned Belle Vue from 1925 to 1946. My mother, Harriet Gilman Quinn celebrated her wedding in 1940 in what was at the time, a family home. My older brother remembers riding his tricyclic in the hallway. These and many other reminiscences are fondly resurrected at family gatherings of the scattered descendants of John G. Even with this personal attachment to Belle Vue, I think I speak for all those descendants that it is tim

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Reader says town needs leadership that is progressive and experienced

Letter regarding “Amherstburg better frozen in time” lacked clarity. Message didn’t hit home. Especially with the Amico Belle Vue cancellation announcement. It would have been perfect timing had the message expanded. Our town is loaded with empty abandoned space. Belle Vue, Allied, Seagrams, General Amherst High School. Duffy’s is finally developed with a partial dock after sitting in rot but what will it do. Boating is dead with fuel prices. People travel by car. The the

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Obituary - Porter, Gerald “Jerry”

Porter, Gerald “Jerry” 82 years. Passed away on May 10, 2026 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of over 60 years to Sharon. Devoted dad of Shawn (Madelyn) & Jody (Pamela). Proud grandpa of Timothy, Cassandra, Samantha, Tyler, & Makayla, Dear Great-grandpa of Elliot. Dearest brother of Joyce (Gord), Leonard (Sylvia), the late Jane (Terry), & Donna (Glen). Brother-in-law of Wayne (Dale), the late Frank (Loretta). Jerry will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, f

Obituary - Carolyn Jane Foley

Carolyn Jane Foley Carolyn was born in Windsor, Ontario on May 26,1980. She died in Midland, Michigan on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her. Carolyn was the beloved wife of David Ewoldt for nearly 15 years and the loving mother of Penelope and William Ewoldt. Carolyn was the beloved youngest child of Larry and Kathy Foley of Amherstburg, Ontario. She was a dear daughter-in-law of Don and Katie Ewoldt of Indiana. Carolyn was the youngest sister of Nancy

Obituary - Klein-Lebbink, Ada Jessie (née Wild)

Klein-Lebbink, Ada Jessie (née Wild) In loving memory of Jessie Klein-Lebbink who passed away peacefully in her 98th year on Tuesday 14 April 2026. Beloved mother, school librarian, and teacher. She originally came to Canada from the UK in 1954, where she married and had 3 children. She is survived by her children Elizabeth (Betty) Klein-Lebbink (Jerome Scott), Christine (Tina) Klein- Lebbink (Bruce Payette), and Gordon Klein-Lebbink. She taught for over 40 years at various

Obituary - Renee Marie Therese Dupont (nee Bernier)

Renee Marie Therese Dupont (nee Bernier) June 10, 1930 - March 19, 2026 Dupont, Renee Marie Therese (nee Bernier) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 in Amherstburg, ON surrounded by family at 95 years of age. Reunited with her beloved husband John (2017) of 65 years. Loving mother of Danielle, Marc, the late Gilles (1974), Pierre, Louis (Nathalie Gaudreau), Jose (Theresa Whelan), and Paul (Roxana Mavai). Beloved Grandmaman of Natalie, Alberto, Marc Alexandre, Katherine

Obituary - James Bastien

James Bastien In his 91st year, surrounded by family, James Michael Bastien, moved into his heavenly home, where carpenters Jesus, Joseph, Jim’s Father Herman, Brother’s Pat, Gordon, Ferman, Joe, Bob, and Mac, made certain Jim’s room was ready… EVERYTHING Square, and the precision finishing touches, ALL passed their final inspection. Jim was born to Irene and Herman Bastien, September 21, 1935. Predeceased by his parents and siblings Patrick (Louise) Bastien, Gordon Bastien,

Obituary - Carol Ann Pillon

Carol Ann Pillon 1949 - 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Pillon on March 25th, 2026, at the age of 76, after a six-year-long battle with cancer. Carol was born June 16, 1949, to parents Walter and Ida Bebbington. She is the daughter-in-law of Russell and Margaret Pillon. She will be forever missed and loved by her family. Carol is the wife of Robert Pillon and a mother to Jodi (Geoff), Jeffrey (Steph) and Janice (Kelly). Gramma to Craig,