A World Autism Day flag was raised at town hall last Thursday morning. World Autism Day was observed last week in Amherstburg. Members of the local chapter of Autism Ontario were at the Amherstburg Municipal Building last Thursday morning along with members of town council. Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb noted last Thursday, April 2, was World Autism Day and the flag raising was done in support of those on the autism spectrum and their families. That included families both in the Am

Chantell Rossi and Tony DeSantis from Community Living Essex County were representing one of the 18 groups at last Thursday evening's volunteer recruitment fair in the community room at ACS. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 was represented by (seated, from left): president Shawn Wilkie, Terri Wilkie, Rita Jariett and (back row, standing) James Jariett. Organizations from Amherstburg, Essex County and Windsor were among those in the community room at Amherstburg Commu

Mission volunteer Kristina Lauzon, vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister helped serve McAllister's chili last Friday night during a fundraiser for the Mission. Tim’s Famous Chili Dinner drew large crowds to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, all to support the Mission’s operations. Hot, mild and vegetarian chili was prepared for those who stopped by last Friday evening, with proceeds from the ticket sales helping the volunteer-run Mission. The