Despite frequent bouts of rain throughout the Sept. 18-20 weekend, the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival was held with people dressing up and having a good time. Ron “Bob” Ross enjoyed the festivities (below) while the adult entrants in Sunday’s costume contest were recognized (Above). The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival still drew crowds over the weekend, even if they did get wet at points. Rain came across the region last Saturday and attempted to dampen proceedings, but those wh

Students and staff at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School joined members of the LaSalle Fire Department, in remembering 9/11. A Memorial Climb was held in the school’s bleachers to remember firefighters who were going up and down several flights of stairs in attempts to save lives at the World Trade Center in New York. Staff and students at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School did their part to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11

Monique Moisenko Open Air Weekends have been concluded for 2026 and the results of the next election could see a change in the 2027 format, depending on who is elected. Meanwhile, Amherstburg tourism officials are pleased with how this season went and are now shifting to putting the final touches on planning for the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival. “It was a good year, action packed,” said Jen Ibrahim, the town’s manager of economic development, tourism and culture. Ibrahim sa