Musicland held the latest in their series of Open Stage events last Saturday night. Nearly ten acts were featured on stage of the Richmond St. business with the show lasting roughly two hours. Musicians both aspiring and established were able to sign up and perform two songs each. The next Open Stage night is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and it will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. Open Stage night

Jesse Heaton assists Casey Wilton at air rifle during the Jan. 21 turkey shoot at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association. The annual “turkey shoot” at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association was once again a hit with children, youth and adults. The event was held recently at the club with people of all ages picking up an air rifle, being given guidance from an instructor and trying to score points on a grid superimposed on a drawing of a turkey on a paper target. Ken Tytgat, who is the club

Wheatley’s Jaksen Ward controls the puck ahead of Admirals’ defenceman Cooper Bulmer in Saturday’s game. When the game is on the line, you look to your veterans. That certainly was the case Saturday night as the host Amherstburg Admirals held off a strong Wheatley Omstead Sharks 3-1. Luka Milosevic moves Sharks’ Kyle Bleau in front of goalie Bennett Horrocks. The Admirals won the game 3-1. Up by a pair of goals in the second period, the Admirals had to play nearly five minute

Former employees, family members and the general public take a look at the “Small Town, Big Industry” exhibit during a busy opening reception last Friday night at the Gibson Gallery. An exhibit detailing the history of Brunner Mond, Allied Chemical and General Chemical has been unveiled by the Marsh Historical Collection. “Small Town, Big Industry: The Story of Brunner Mond Canada Ltd. and its Successors in Amherstburg” opened last Friday night with a reception and continued

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) presented its annual Conservation Awards Jan. 22 in Essex. From left: ERCA vice chair Jim Morrison, Brad & Sherri Nelson (Volunteer Award), Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue (Municipality of the Year), Allison Kozolanka (Environmental Achievement Award), Madison Kemp (Youth Award), Julius Langpeter (John R. Park Homestead Award), ERCA chair Molly Allaire and ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Byrne was also recognized for his 40 years of service w

Kathleen Murphy Violet Bauer, and Isaiah and Elijah Wilson were among those taking advantage of Sunday’s snowstorm by heading out to Russell Renaud Hill at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. They broke out the sled and headed down the hill, along with other Amherstburg residents. Sledding weather

The Essex Region Conservation Authority board of directors are (top row, from left): Windsor city councillor Kieran McKenzie, Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, LaSalle Councillor Jeff Renaud, Windsor city councillor Angelo Marignani, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Windsor city councillor Frazier Fathers, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Essex Councillor Jason Matyi, and Lakeshore Councillor Ryan McNamara. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Ka

As an Italian immigrant of the 1950s I have had the privilege of watching Amherstburg transform. Early 50s were post-war years. Immigrants with unheard of slaving work ethics filled Amherstburg and surrounding areas. They took on any job to feed and house their family.Allied Chemical, SKD, Marra’s Bread, Alymer Canning, were all immigrant heavy industry. Immigrant work ethnics assured these industries to thrive. Malden Township and vicinity became a major source of tomato pro

As a delegate denied speaking to the January meeting, I’m concerned about the application of the procedural bylaw. Kurt Reffle’s November delegation was deemed appropriate, while January delegates’ requests were in order but for a future date.  The committee was informed both must be true: there would have to be a report or bylaw before the body and there would have to be an action or recommendation. Yet administration approved Reffle’s delegation. Administration confirmed th

Amherstburg is not the best small town in Ontario, but it has come so far; and it’s pretty darn good!    Sure there are the small group of people who complain about its weaknesses and think it was far better years past; but how about we ignore them?  Instead let’s celebrate what we have - a great location by a world heritage river, over 160  heritage buildings, many new unique shops, award winning events and a growing arts scene.  Like I said, “pretty darn good.”  I spend a l