Students and staff at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School joined members of the LaSalle Fire Department, in remembering 9/11. A Memorial Climb was held in the school’s bleachers to remember firefighters who were going up and down several flights of stairs in attempts to save lives at the World Trade Center in New York. Staff and students at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School did their part to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11

Admirals’ forward Cooper Woodman attempts to get the puck past Dresden goalie Blake Verberne in Saturday’s season opener. Dresden won the Sept. 12 game by a 6-4 final score. It was a tough start to the Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) season for the Amherstburg Admirals as they lost back-to-back games including a 5-2 defeat to the host Blenheim Blades last Sunday night. Against the Blades, Liam Tiessen and Alex Schneider scored for the Admirals, who will travel to L

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

The Fighting Island Boxing Club hosted its annual “Boxing in the Burg” card under a large tent in the parking lot at Shooters Roadhouse Sept. 12. Ten scheduled fights were part of the show, including several with local boxers in them, with demonstration bouts also part of the evening’s events. It was sanctioned by Boxing Ontario. A night of amateur boxing was held over the weekend at Shooters Roadhouse. “Boxing in the Burg” was presented Sept. 12 by the Fighting Island Boxing

Browning, Robert (Bob) Bruce October 8, 1961 – September 5, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Bruce Browning on September 5, 2026, at the age of 64. Bob and Kristy (nee Williams) Browning were married for 42 years. They met in high school and became high school sweethearts. They went on to build a life together, raising their family and sharing many good times and memories along the way. They shared many years together as a fa

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

Amherstburg resident Greg Nemeth is pressing for more action in the Big Creek watershed, including the section north of Alma St. His photography is seen along the Cypher Systems Greenway. A local wildlife photographer and environmental advocate is continuing to search for action. Greg Nemeth has been photographing local wildlife and watershed activity for several years and said he doesn’t like what he is seeing. “I’d like to focus on the section of the Big Creek watershed, lo

Principal Kyle Berard and vice principal Jana LePage along with a group of peer mentors welcomed the new class of Grade 9 students Sept. 1. Grade 9 orientation day was held last Tuesday morning at North Star High School in Amherstburg. Incoming Grade 9 students at high schools around the area are getting used to their new surroundings, including at North Star High School. The Amherstburg public high school held its Grade 9 orientation day last Tuesday morning (Sept. 1) where