Essex’s Ethan O’Neil was stopped on this wraparound attempt by Amherstburg goalie Bennett Horrocks. It was a busy four days for the Amherstburg Admirals as they played three games, picking up a 12-3 win over the Walpole Wild and coming very close to beating the West Stobbs Division leading Essex 73’s and the Lakeshore Canadiens. Amherstburg now sits at 9-14-2-0 in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C). The Admirals came out flying last Saturday night against Essex and w

Next home game for North Star is Dec. 16 vs. Cardinal Carter The North Star Wolves girls hockey team has returned to the ice and have a win and loss in their first two games. The Wolves opened the WECSSAA girls hockey season Dec. 1 at the Libro Centre with a 2-0 loss to the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex. Despite the loss, the Wolves were pleased with their effort. “For our first game, we actually played really well,” said assistant captain Ashley Mongeau.  Mongeau said they w

North Star’s Ashton Fevreau (white jersey) shoots as he is surrounded by three Erie Migration players last Tuesday night in Amherstburg. The North Star Wolves senior boys basketball team are putting a predominantly new team on the court this year but their first game did not result in a win. The Wolves dropped a 60-50 decision to the visiting Erie Migration Coyotes Dec. 2 at North Star. While Erie Migration led throughout most of the game, the Wolves were never out of it as t

Lois Shirley Dupcza (Nee Beckett) We are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lois Shirley Dupcza (Beckett), on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, at Leamington hospital. She was 97 years old. Born on July 19, 1928, Shirley was the matriarch of our family and our rock. She was the source of wise wisdom, loving counsel, and the warmest hugs. Her infectious smile and laugh brightened every room she entered. Her imme

Paul Francis Wayne Whittal January 10, 1939 – November 29, 2025 It is with deep sadness that the family of Paul Whittal announces his passing at the age of 86.    A lifelong resident of Amherstburg, Paul was the beloved and cherished husband of Mary, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He was a loving and dedicated father to Sandra (Sandy) Neposlan (Rob) and Sean Whittal (Jen), and proud ‘papa’ to Jada, Camille, Isla, Alicia, Jordan, Jack, and Angel Ethan.  Predeceased

The Amherstburg Fire Department received $5,000 from Enbridge Gas for training materials. From left: Deputy Chief Ron Meloche, Mayor Michael Prue, Megan Shannon from Enbridge, Chief Michael Mio and Deputy Chief Dan Monk. The Amherstburg Fire Department has received a financial boost to assist training for new and veteran firefighters. The fire department received a grant for $5,000 from Enbridge Gas through the company’s Safe Community Project Assist program, one that is run

St. Arnaud Street plant. - Photo courtesy of Windsor Aerial Drone Photography. A ratification vote was held on the weekend to approve a deal between Diageo and Unifor Local 200, with the agreement putting the closure one step closer to happening. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said the agreement was, in part, to approve new language in the contract but also to secure packages for staff still in the St. Arnaud St. plant once the plant closes in February. The curre

Powerlines along Meloche Road in Amherstburg. Representatives from Hydro One have been asked to re-appear before Amherstburg town council regarding frequent power outages. Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb originally put the motion forth as a notice of motion at the Nov. 10 meeting, leading it to be discussed as the Nov. 24 regular town council meeting.  Gibb’s motion stated the residents and businesses of Amherstburg have experienced “an ongoing and unacceptable number of power interr

Christ Anglican Church allowed people to park in their Ramsay St. parking lot for a free-will donation during the River Lights opening, the Super Santa Run and the Santa Claus Parade. The Amherstburg community and visitors raised $735 through donations for the Amherstburg Firefighters Association’s Stuff-a-Fire-Truck toy drive. Rev. Lisa Poultney stands with Firefighter Todd Racine (left) and Firefighter Marek Jurkiewicz (right). Parking with a purpose

Charlie got a lot of attention from his friends Margaret Doran, left; and Amanda Beety. It was a magical afternoon and a first for two-year-old Scottie Pettit who joined her family at Christmas on the Farm on Sunday. She gently pet Ginger the pony and went for her first ever ride on horseback. “I grew up on a farm and I’m trying to get the kids involved,” said Scottie’s father Austin. It’s the second year that Sarah Parks Horsemanship in Malden Centre hosted the event in co-o