A proposal for 48 new residential lots was the subject of a planning meeting Monday night. Residents of the Fraserville area voiced concerns with the proposal. Proposed Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for a possible development in the Fraserville section of Amherstburg are the source of strong opposition for residents who live in that area. Piroli Developments are proposing a third phase to their developments in that area, this one being 48 new residential units on

Aria Sementilli of Amherstburg won silver in pole vault at the Canadian Indoor National Championships in Toronto. A local track and field athlete set a pair of personal bests at the Canadian Indoor National Championships, one of which landed her a silver medal. Aria Sementilli captured a silver medal in the U16 age category at the Feb. 27-March 1 competition in Toronto. Her personal best jump of 2.80 metres in pole vault earned her second place, only behind Dita Futo of the B

Amherstburg goalie Bennett Horrocks stops a shot from Essex’s Austin Guevremont in Sunday’s game, won by the Admirals 4-3. Playoffs are a lot different than the regular season and the Amherstburg Admirals proved that Sunday night. At the Libro Centre, the Admirals built up a 4-1 lead and hung on to edge the Essex 73’s 4-3 to even the best-of-seven Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) West Stobbs Division semi-final series at a game each. Essex won the opener 6-3 Friday

The Fighting Island Boxing Club (FIBC) received a $500 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 at the most recent Legion general meeting. The $500 comes from the Legion’s bingo fund and will be used by the boxing club to support fighters competing at out-of-town training camps and events. Bobby Jo Wonham (left) of the FIBC receives the cheque from bingo chair Rita Jariett (right). Donations to boxers

North Stars’ Ryan Atherton (29) skates around the net with help from the game’s lone goal scorer Kaleb Jardin (82). The Lake Eire North Stars U21 team is headed to the Shamrock League finals, and hopefully, beyond. They blanked the visiting Ausable Valley Coyotes 1-0 last Sunday to win the best-of-three series in two straight games. The North Stars will now challenge for the league title and if they win that, will head to the Ontario Hockey Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) cha

Carol’s Unisex Hair Design held their latest food drive for the food bank at Amherstburg Community Services. The salon focused on cereal, collecting 280 boxes. That beat their record of 240 boxes. The donation was presented to ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo (back row, left) and her team Feb. 27. Also pictured are hairstylists Carol Charette (front), Vivienne Wood, Sam Woltz and Stephanie Borrelli. Cereal drive

Jessica Pedlar, a community connector with the P2P Neighbourhoods program at ACS, speaks at a meeting last Thursday morning at Amherstburg Community Services. Community meeting held regarding ACS's P2P Neighbourhood project By Ron Giofu The Pathway to Potential (P2P) project that has come to Amherstburg took another step forward last week. The local P2P Neighbourhoods program is being overseen locally by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) with a community meeting being held

Doug Benekritis, Unifor chair in the Diageo Amherstburg plant, speaks to the media after the final shift last Wednesday. It was an end of an era in Amherstburg last Wednesday afternoon. Workers filed out of the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg for the last time, many hugging each other and others shedding a tear or two. The company announced last August it would close the St. Arnaud St. facility this month and followed through, albeit a couple days earlier than anticipate

Walkers head out from the Amherstburg Community Hub during Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year last Saturday evening. Proceeds from the local event will benefit The House Youth Centre and the programming they offer. The House is located within the Hub. Walkers hit the street for the sixth straight year in support of The House Youth Centre. This year’s Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year was held last Saturday evening with the starting and ending points being the Amher

Beetham, Beverly Ann, (Nee Bean) Passed away February 27, 2026, at the Village of St. Clair with her sister Evelyn Wightman, her daughter Deborah and the compassionate staff of The Village of St. Clair at her side. Predeceased by her soulmate of 62 years Everett Stanley Beetham (2015), and her beloved daughter Cheryl Wietecha (2019) (Martin Wietecha – surviving spouse and favourite son-in-law). She will be dearly missed by her Daughter Deborah Lynn, her son Steven Everett (Li