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Motorcycle Ride for Dad makes stop in Amherstburg

Over 300 motorcycles arrived at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 for the Motorcycle Ride for Dad May 31 (above and below). The roar of the motorcycles and the spirit of the riders was again on display last Sunday morning. The Motorcycle Ride for Dad rumbled through Amherstburg May 31, maintaining an annual tradition that takes place the last Sunday in May. After leaving Thunder Road Harley Davidson in Windsor, the riders made Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157

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Collavino Conservation Area officially opened to public

A ribbon cutting was held May 21, 2026 to celebrate the opening of the new Collavino Conservation Area. It is located on North Side Road between Front Road North and Concession 2 North. A dream over 20 years in the making came to fruition last Thursday morning. The Collavino Conservation Area officially opened to the public May 21, with it being the idea of Loris Collavino and his family. The Collavino family owned the land with Loris Collavino stating that he fell in love wi

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Active Aging Expo returns to the Libro Centre in Amherstburg

A barbershop quartet performs at the Active Aging Expo (above) while North Star High School culinary students helped provide appetizers (below). A barbershop quartet performs at the Active Aging Expo (left) while North Star High School culinary students helped provide appetizers (centre). Line dancing was one of the demonstrations (right). An event for seniors and those looking at getting better connected with services in Amherstburg and around Windsor-Essex County returned l

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Habitat for Humanity hopes to start Amherstburg build this fall

A rendering shows what the new units Habitat for Humanity is planning to build on Middle Side Road will look like. A new Habitat for Humanity build will be taking place in Amherstburg with the hope of starting construction in the fall. Habitat for Humanity CEO Fiona Coughlin said 18 new units are coming to town, to be located on Middle Side Road (County Road 10) east of the Golfview subdivision, and she added they are trying to get the word out about the upcoming build. “We’r

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Local craft distillery celebrates tenth anniversary

Tom and Sue Manherz, Larry Girard and their entire team at Wolfhead Distillery celebrated their tenth anniversary last week. A local craft distillery reached a milestone last week. Wolfhead Distillery is celebrated a “decade of distilling” as the region’s first premium craft distillery, marking ten years of what its director of marketing and business development Danielle Moldovan called “bold Canadian spirits, culinary experiences, tourism, and innovation in Windsor Essex Cou

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Traffic light installation underway at County Roads 9 & 10

Work began June 1, expected to last two weeks

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Catholic Women’s League serves up tea and sandwiches for charity

The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League held their Olde English High Tea May 30. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served some tea, wore their fascinators and raised money for the community in the process. The Olde English High Tea was held last Saturday (May 30) at the Columbus Community Hall in Amherstburg. Roughly 120 ladies bought tickets to attend this year’s fundraiser, said local CWL president Karen McGuire. “It’s our main fundraiser for

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2nd Amherstburg Scouting holds end-of-year ceremony

A special presentation of a ten-year service award to longtime volunteer Stephanie Pouget-Papak, the award was presented by her son and Group Commissioner Dawn Martinello. Under sunny skies and surrounded by laughter, families and leaders gathered at Bryerswood Youth Camp last Monday (May 25) as Scouts Canada’s Second Amherstburg group celebrated its annual end of year ceremony with awards, promotions, and special recognitions. A highlight of the evening was the presentation

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ARTS & CULTURE

Fort Malden Medieval Faire returning June 13-14

A jousting demonstration performed during the previous Medieval Faire. The Fort Malden Medieval Faire returns to Amherstburg next month. The second annual Renaissance faire comes to the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. It is being presented June 13-14 by Faires.ca. Producer Greg Schuurman said there are a number of new events as part of this year’s two-day event. “We’re always trying to add a few more activities and so forth,” said Schuurman. “We have

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“Student Pix” winners

The Gibson Gallery held the closing reception of the annual “Student Pix” exhibit last Saturday (May 30) with prizes being awarded to the top student-photographers within the Greater Essex County District School Board. Winners included Charlie Boughner (first place, primary black and white), Amelia Hamza (first place, primary colour), Nora Huver (second place, primary colour), Ellie Bastien (third place, primary colour), De’mai Miles (first place, junior black and white), Ari

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Carrousel of Nations to have two villages in Amherstburg

Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue, joined by other county council members, speaks at the official launch of the Carrousel of Nations last Wednesday morning. Two villages will be in Amherstburg. The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC) has announced the launch of the 51st annual Carrousel of the Nations, which they say is one of Ontario’s premier cultural festivals and a kickoff to the summer festival season in Windsor and Essex County. Celebrated as an award-w

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Down the Rabbit Hole

North Star High School presented “Down the Rabbit Hole” May 28-29, a 90-minute show featuring stories from Lewis Carroll and music from The Beatles. Directed by Samantha Thomas and Jake Simpkins and choreographed by Allison Campbell, the show was in production since February. Andrea Nikita, a teaching colleague of Thomas, wrote the play. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Down the Rabbit HoleDown the Rabbit Hole

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SPORTS

Wildcats advance to OFSAA Regionals by holding off Chatham school

The Villanova Wildcats baseball team, seen here meeting during the WECSSAA title game, have advanced to OFSAA. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys baseball team have advanced to the OFSAA Regionals after winning at the SWOSSAA level last week. The Wildcats were able to challenge for a spot at OFSAA last Thursday in Chatham-Kent thanks to a St. Anne victory earlier in the week and made the most of it. The Wildcats held off the Chatham Ursuline College team 10-9 May 28. “

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Cheques presented for $15k in Miracle League sponsorships

The Miracle League of Amherstburg received two cheques last week from major sponsors, Movati Athletic and St. Clair College. They were represented by Movati co-owner Chuck Kelly (left, both photos) and St. Clair College senior vice president of communications, advancement and external affairs John Fairley (right, both photos). Movati donated $10,000 while St. Clair College stepped up with $5,000. Major sponsors of the Miracle League of Amherstburg are being recognized with tw

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Resident says “prove me wrong” on fire hall cost calculations

As we wade through a lot of the gobbledegook at the council meeting of May 11, 2026, especially at 24 minutes into the meeting regarding the fire hall, we hear that the hall was budgeted with $11.8 million with no overruns. A debt will be issued for $11.4 million with OILC in the form of a debenture. A debenture of $11.4 million is a long-term (30-year) IOU where the borrower (Town of Amherstburg) promises to pay regular (yearly) interest payments over the term of the contrac

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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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Obituary - Dan Di Pierdomenico

Dan Di Pierdomenico It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dan Di Pierdomenico on May 25, 2026 at the age of 94. Now reunited with his beloved wife Silvana DiPierdomenico (nee. Federico) (2014). Awesome father of Lino (Anita) DiPierdomenico and Clare (Tom) Wiedmayer. Adored Nonno of Kate (Trevor) Iles, Bianca DiPierdomenico Luke (Armani) Wiedmayer and Jordan Wiedmayer. Bis-Nonno to Owen Iles, His gardener in training. Son of the late C

Obituary - Beckett, John

Beckett, John May 30th, 1955 – May 18th, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of John, surrounded by his family on Monday, May 18th, 2026 at the age of 70. Survived by cherished children John (Tracy) and Bobbie-Lynn. Loving grandpa to nine grandchildren. Devoted brother to Pat (late Dr. Fern) DiPierdomenico and Peg (late Roger) Miner. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving parents John and Marguerite Beckett.

Obituary - Creery, David, PEng, MEng

Creery, David, PEng, MEng October 9, 1934 - May 15, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave, devoted husband, father and grandfather on Friday May 15, 2026 in his 92nd year. Survived by Marcia (nee Marontate), his wife of 64 years, daughter Anne, son David (Lee-Anne), grandson Ashton (Hannah), brother-in-law Mike Marontate (Cathy) and nieces Jeri Powers, Lisa Gill, Sandra Lauder, Victoria Wegelin, Marie Kelen and nephew Matthew Marontate. Predecease

Obituary - June Buchanan (Fox)

June Buchanan (Fox) 04-May-1926 — 12-May-2026 100 years strong, she passed away peacefully at her home, after a beautiful weekend celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends. Predeceased by her late husband Ray Fox. Dearly loved mother to Sharon Bush, dearest grandmother to Roxanne (Robert) Mulder, Keith Bush and Rosemary (George) Davis and and their families. Beloved friend to Lynda Maurice and Louise Francis. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and

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