Anthony Cohen made the Amherstburg Freedom Museum the final stop on his Walk to Freedom, much as he did 30 years ago. He was accompanied by Wesley Wofford’s “The Journey to Freedom” sculpture this time. Anthony Cohen walked an Underground Railroad route to Canada three decades ago and has done so again. Cohen completed his first Freedom Walk 30 years ago, stemming from a university paper he wrote that he put into practice. He walked from Maryland, starting about 20 miles nort

The July edition of Music off the Back Porch was held last Friday evening at the Park House Museum with Linda Girard and Don McArthur being the performers. The next Music off the Back Porch is Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. (weather permitting) with Hartt Goldman and Denise & Matt Romain being the scheduled performers. It is free to attend, with donations to the Park House Museum welcome. Music off the Back Porch Music off the Back Porch

After a heated debate in council on Monday, the policing issue for Amherstburg was deferred to the next council term to make a decision. Tempers flared and voices were raised but it was learned the policing issue won’t actually be formally decided until the next term of council. After over an hour of back-and-forth discussion and accusations, it was learned that while an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) community resource plan won’t be back until, most likely, September, counc

The southern facade of the former General Amherst High School was part of a heritage easement agreement discussed as part of the July 9 meeting of Amherstburg’s heritage committee. The town’s heritage committee has endorsed a heritage easement agreement regarding the former General Amherst High School. A draft heritage easement agreement between the Valente Development Corporation, the owners of the former high school property at 130 Sandwich St. S., and the Town of Amherstbu

Belle Vue Manor's roof was heavily damaged during the storm on July 9th. The storm that blew through the region July 3 caused damage in a variety of places, including at the historic Belle Vue property in Amherstburg. The town’s heritage committee received an update on the matter July 9. Heritage planner Adam Coates told the committee he didn’t have a lot of information, but shared the news that he had. Coates said he attended the Dalhousie St. property the day after the stor

Park House summer student Callie McRorie conducts a tour during “Pensioner’s Day” that was celebrated by the museum July 4. Park House Museum volunteer Mark Feltoe demonstrates how to use a printing press. The printing press was the original one that was used by the former Amherstburg Echo newspaper. Pensioner’s Day was celebrated at the Park House Museum earlier this month. One of only two original pensioner’s cottages in Amherstburg sits behind the museum building itself an

Friars, Bob Surrounded by his family, Bob joined the angels in Heaven on July 7, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Tina (nee Wigle) and his 3 sons, Rob (Ashley), Jeff (Stephanie) and Adam (Josslyn). Adored Papa to Declan, Irelyn and Isabella. Dear son of the late Bob and Florence Friars. Brother to Bill (Barb), John, Rosemary (Gerry) Finnegan, late Gail Bratt (late Bernie Krebs, late Donald Bratt), Valerie (Bill) Caulkins, Susan (Tony) Jaber, and Tom (Sue Gaunt). D

Doris White (nee Renaud) July 9, 1942-July 10, 2026 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at WRH-Ouellette Campus at the age of 84. Predeceased by her parents Armand and Clara Renaud. Devoted wife of 64 years to Herb. Beloved mother of Mike White, Lou-Ann White (2025), Jeff White and Julie Wingerden (John). Cherished grandmother of Savannah Greeley, John Wingerden (Mackenzie), Jordan Wingerden and Mary Diem. Best great grandmother to her Little WooWoo, Miles. D

Donald Joseph Allor Ouellette June 25, 1936 – June 27, 2026 Donald Joseph Allor Ouellette (Don) passed away on Saturday, June 27th. in Trenton, Michigan. Don was born in 1936 to Josephine and Victor Ouellette and raised in Amherstburg, Ontario. In 1955, he joined the United States Marine Corps and remained until 1958. Following that, Don trained as a welder and oiler and sailed for years on numerous Great Lakes ships and Ocean Going vessels. A highlight of Don’s career was b

Diane Malshewski had a chance to putt for $5,000. The House Youth Centre is still seeking support, and got some last Saturday thanks to over 100 golfers. The House’s 24th annual Community Cup golf tournament was held at Sutton Creek Golf July 11 and while a final fundraising figure was not known as of press time, organizers believe they were on track to raise somewhere in the neighborhood of $13,000 to $14,000. Program director Morghan Shearon said the tournament went well, w