The 31st annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel was held Nov. 9. Participants are pictured working their way back to the finish line in the snowy conditions that occurred that morning. Runners, walkers and those in wheelchairs braved snow showers and slushy conditions all to raise funds for an area developmental services agency. The 31 st  annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel was held in snowy conditions Nov. 9 in Essex. Over 600 people signed up to participate in this year’s

The Shank, Grant and Anderson families were represented last Tuesday afternoon where they made a donation to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Each family had a Halloween display at their homes (CarnEvil, Slicer’s Roadkill Grill and The Shrine on Durango, respectively) and they combined to donate 820 cans and non-perishable food items and $365 to the mission. President Tim McAllister expressed the mission’s gratitude for the donations. Scaring up donations

River Lights kicked off last Saturday with the tree lighting and fireworks. It’s officially Christmas season in Amherstburg. Mayor Michael Prue and hundreds of visitors and local residents alike counted down to the lighting of the tree at Navy Yard Park last Saturday night at 6 p.m. The annual tradition that dates back nearly 20 years was celebrated with carolling, hot chocolate, storytelling and the amazing fireworks display along the Detroit River front. The Provincial Mari