The Amherstburg Fire Department recently held a pair of “Summer Splash” events in local parks, where families could enjoy the sprinklers, get a chance to use a fire hose, grab a bite to eat at a barbecue and take a look at fire equipment, including fire trucks. The “Summer Splash” events were held at Jack Purdie Park and Pat Thrasher Park. Summer Splash

Laurence Beneteau Amherstburg resident Lawrence Beneteau has made his 250th blood donation, with the milestone contribution to Canadian Blood Services coming this morning (Sept. 2). He has been donating blood and plasma for 47 years, as his first donation came in 1979. The 250th donation was made at the Windsor Plasma Centre. Milestone blood donation

The Harrow Fair parade was popular the morning of Sept. 5. The 172nd Harrow Fair was held again on Labour Day weekend with the weather garnering some early headlines. When all was said and done, however, organizers and festival-goers had overcome the elements and had a good time at an Essex County tradition. Storms rolled through the region last Thursday night, postponing the events of that evening such as the opening ceremonies and popular pie auction, and saw people evacuat