Firefighter Matt Meloche and Lt. Myles Robinson helps show young Levi Meloche how to spray a fire hose. Fire Prevention Week was observed last week with the Amherstburg Fire Department holding several events. Members of the department went to local schools on the subject of fire safety but the main attraction was the open house last Wednesday evening at the Libro Centre. Fire trucks were on hand for young and old to look at, with children getting a chance to spray a hose and

Jane's Walk is well attended, rain or shine. There is good news and bad news for anyone wanting to go on the Spooky Jane’s Walk. The good news is there are still tickets for the Leamington and Windsor events, but the bad news is that the events in Amherstburg sold out quickly. The Spooky Jane’s Walk, which is a fundraiser for the main Jane’s Walk Festival, occurs Oct. 17-25 at locations around the region.  The Amherstburg events are both scheduled for Oct. 18, with one being

The Canadian team was one of four lawn bowling teams that competed at the recent Atlantic International Challenge events held at the Windsor Lawn Bowling Club. Teams from Ireland, the United States and Scotland also participated. A major lawn bowling tournament came through the area last month. The Windsor Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Atlantic International Challenge Sept. 20-24.  This was the first time in 30 years that Canada has hosted a tournament. Teams came in from Cana