In respond to my colleague Terry Hall regarding recognition of our heritage in Amherstburg, Terry describes how we should honor the Indigenous heritage with an elaborate statue on our grounds. I’m all for any heritage recognition but I’d like to point out that our heritage in Amherstburg is very diverse. I, for one, have been trying to put a scope on the Italian immigrant heritage in our town.It goes all the way back before the depression and carries on where Paul Marra an I

Re: Two flag raisings A flag raising and a speech emphasizing the importance of seniors and people with disabilities requires minimal effort, although it mirrors the town’s adherence to minimal standards. Amherstburg’s “age friendly” status was celebrated but no one could describe the “initiatives that help make our community more welcoming and accessible for seniors.” Reactivating the seniors advisory committee and paving the disgraceful seniors centre parking lot would be m

When the Town of Amherstburg starts to participate in the organic waste green bin program in November, it is estimated the cost will be about $140 per household per year. While the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s mandate is to have the waste collection as a diversion from the landfill, there are still those in the county who are opposed. Carolyn Crankshaw presented a 250-name petition requesting the ability to opt out of the green bin program as part of the June 17 meet

The Amherstburg Sparks donated pop can tabs to Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. The Sparks are 6-8 years of age. The Sparks have been collecting the pop can tabs since the fall of 2025. The funds from the pop can tabs will be used as part of building renovations. Accepting the donation is James and Rita Jarriett. The Legion expresses its thanks to the Sparks for their donation. Giving back

Mary Johnson, Trudy Dempsey and Tatyanna show off their work in the current ARA exhibition at the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg. The current exhibit at The Gibson Gallery features artists from around the region as they share their paintings, drawings and mixed media. The Association of Representational Artists (ARA) is presenting a group exhibition entitled “Collective Visions, Shared Sight” through July 5. According to ARA member Trudy Dempsey, who is also a board member wit

Essex County Civic Centre. While there are mixed responses locally on whether or not to apply for the Ontario-Canada Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP), Essex County will make an application. Director of financial services/treasurer Melissa Ryan said during the June 17 county council meetings that the upper-tier of municipal government wants to move forward and upon a brief discussion, it was decided to do so. In her report, Ryan noted, “failure to submit an applica

Jill Kanwischer from the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and Jasmine Mulder of Be The Light Outreach Ministry hold one of the banners donated by Encounter Church for the June 27-28 “Fill the Bus” food drive. Buses will be parked at Sobeys, Rob & Tina’s No Frills and Walmart with food that will go on them shared by the mission, Be the Light and the food bank at Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). As food costs continue to strain household budgets and local food banks

The Amherstburg Ribfest returned to Ramsay St. last weekend where people enjoyed the food and entertainment for three days. The Amherstburg Ribfest returned to the downtown core Father’s Day weekend. Three ribbers – Dinosaur Smokehouse, Ribs Royale and The Hogfather – as well as other food vendors lined the street to serve hungry patrons June 19-21. For the third consecutive year, the Ribfest was held on a blocked off Ramsay St., between Richmond St. and Murray St. Music was

An Amherstburg resident is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex. On June 20, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on South Talbot Road near Maidstone Avenue West in the Town of Essex. A 49-years-old resident of Amherstburg was arrested and charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). A 90-day Administrative D