Essex County Civic Centre. Essex County councillors are pointing a direct finger at the City of Windsor when it comes to funding for the homeless. Director of health and community services Natasha Sheeler said that the county was recently notified there will be a shortfall of about $70,000. She stated that during the June 17 meeting of county council. Sheeler made a recommendation that due to the lack of funding, that the county stop operating an overnight program for the hom

Members of the Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets are inspected by Hon.Col Elizabeth Bainbridge. The 202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets celebrated a training year gone by with an annual ceremony. The local cadet corps held its 49th annual ceremonial review June 10 at North Star High School in Amherstburg. A review of the corps was made by Hon. Col. Elizabeth Bainbridge, year-end awards were presented and cadets marched and showed

Bruce Alan Iler July 9, 1945 ~ June 17, 2026 Peacefully passed away June 17, 2026, at AgeCare Royal Oak LTC (Kingsville, ON) in his 80th year. Predeceased by his parents, Guy (1987) and Mildred (Ciphery)(2013). He will be missed by his sister Sharlene (Robert) Banwell, and by his brother Larry (Janet) and the late Garry (2019)(Kathy). Bruce will also be remembered fondly by his niece, Melissa (Mike), and nephews, Brian (Sonia), Mark (Celia), Mike (Julie). Great uncle to Bren

Students from Anderdon Public School were among those competing in the Jumpstart Games June 17 at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. Malden Central Public School, Amherstburg Public School, École St.-Jean Baptiste, and Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School were also represented. Local elementary schools competed against one another in friendly competition last week thanks to a Canadian Tire-run program. The Jumpstart Games were held in Amherstburg for the first time with five

Duby, Ronald Joseph Unexpectedly on June 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Geraldine “Nee Nee” for 62 years. Dearest father of Michelle Bowden (nee Duby) and husband Anthony, and son John Paul Duby. Loving grandfather of Madeline Bowden, Samantha Bowden, Lance Duby and Brooke Duby. Ron will be forever remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Ron was Deputy Fire Chief of the Amherstburg Fire Department and a Firefighter in the Amherstburg community fo

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