MAY •Approximately 300 people attend a job fair for the newest Mercato Fresh store, which is the fourth store in the Mercato chain. The new store is located at 365 Sandwich St. S.  •The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) presented its 20th annual Business Excellence Awards. James H. Sutton Funeral Home was recognized for its 120th anniversary, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for its 50th anniversary and the River Town Times for its 30th anniversary.  The RTT was recognized

SEPTEMBER •The Harrow Fair brought together families, farmers, and fairgoers for a weekend of tradition, competition, and entertainment. This year’s new addition — the outhouse races — proved to be an instant hit with the crowd.  •The Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook was unveiled at a launch at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Proceeds from the cookbook benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, with mission president Tim McAllister featured on the cover. Creation of the Amh

Lakewood Dr. Lakewood Dr. The holiday season saw many homes lit up spectacularly. Here are just a few of the homes around Amherstburg that stood out. Alma St. Gore St.