A fire early Friday morning resulted in no injuries to humans, but saw two pets perish as a result. The Amherstburg Fire Department was called to the fire in the 100 block of Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. Fire chief Michael Mio said crews were called to a fire in a detached garage. Firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the fire, he said. The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental. Mio said during the search, firefighters found two pet dogs and crews worked

A three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. last Sunday. The Windsor Police Service states that an elderly woman is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision in Amherstburg.  That report was issued Monday morning, after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. Sunday. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Jan. 4, police say members of the Amherstburg Detachment responded

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) announces a Fire Protection Grant for Amherstburg Monday night. At left is fire chief Michael Mio and Mayor Michael Prue is at right. Amherstburg has received over $52,000 in a provincial Fire Prevention Grant with a formal announcement coming Monday night. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi announced the grant in the council chambers, just prior to Monday night’s town council meeting. Flanked by Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, Leardi said the gran