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

The Fort Fun Centre, prior to re-opening its doors in 2024. An recreation and entertainment venue in Amherstburg has shut down again, though it is unclear the duration. It was learned last Thursday that The Fort Fun Centre had closed, at least temporarily, as groups who had it booked started receiving notifications. A social media post of the Windsor-Essex Pinball Collectors Group stated the next “Stern Army” pinball tournament scheduled for June 28 has been cancelled and a n

Fiddle player Todd Porter plays at the Irish Village held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Irish for the Day. That is what it said on fiddle player Todd Porter’s shirt Saturday afternoon as he performed during the G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. hosted Irish Village. Part of the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex Carrousel of Nations, it was the second straight weekend of record attendance at the Howard Ave. venue in Amherstburg. According to Jen Desjardins-Grondin, co-owner of G.L

The Amherstburg Cardinals U10 baseball team picked up a win over Lakeshore June 18 at Malden Centre Park. The Amherstburg U10 Cardinals went 2-0 last week, defeating the Essex Yellowjackets and the Lakeshore Whitecaps in two outstanding baseball games. The Cardinals won 7-4 on a cold and windy night in downtown Essex last Tuesday, June 16. Outstanding pitching performances were given by Patrick Motruk and Cortez McEldowney, who combined to stifle a potent Essex offense. The

Lillian Elizabeth Charette (nee Thibert) Our world is a little less bright today as our family announces the death of Lillian Charette on June 19, 2026. She passed with family by her side after a short battle with cancer. Lil was born on September 3, 1945, and is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Henry Thibert. Lil was the loving wife of Frederick Charette for 37 years. Cherished mother of the late Elizabeth (Jim) Charette, and Joanne (Barry) Stachow-Branton. Adoring

Rain that poured down for part of the day June 14 didn’t slow down the McGregor Music Festival. People came under the pavilion at Co-An Park to enjoy seven bands, a pig auction, raffles, a rib/chicken dinner and more. Photo by Donna Tuckwell. The All Nighters (left) were one of the bands with the Border City Brass band (right) also entertaining the large crowd at the 35th annual festival. Photo by Donna Tuckwell. Proceeds benefit the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation and the f