Essex County Civic Centre. There is a little reluctancy by some agencies, boards and/or committees to be part of a directive by Essex County council to record their meetings. CAO Sandra Zwiers brought forth a report at last Wednesday night’s meeting indicating what organizations were receptive to livestreaming or posting online. “For various reasons some of them are certainly able to and are actively doing that now or are planning to do that but there are some valid reasons w

The Windsor Police Service has charged four people with impaired driving following separate incidents over the weekend, one of which was in Amherstburg. On June 5, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers located a driver unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Ouellette Ave. and Giles Blvd. When attempts to wake the driver failed, an officer broke the window and physically roused the driver awake to ensure their safety. According to police, the driver appe

Jessica Gignac’s Grade 4/5 class at École St-Jean Baptiste held a “Musée Vivant,” which is a living museum, for fellow students, staff and parents/grandparents. The class gathers for a group shot. A local elementary school class in Amherstburg welcomed their fellow classmates, teachers and parents and presented them a living museum experience. Jessica Gignac’s Grade 4/5 class at École St-Jean Baptiste presented a “Musée Vivant” last Thursday (June 4) in the school gymnasium.

The Windsor Police Service has laid several charges involving a 47-year-old man after he was allegedly found driving while impaired and under suspension. Shortly after 7 p.m. June 2, police say officers responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Malden Road and Front Road. According to police, witnesses reported that the driver’s vehicle was allegedly crossing into oncoming traffic and striking construction pylons. Officers located the vehicle a short

Seven bands, car show and more coming June 14. The 35th annual McGregor Music Festival returns to Co-An Park this Sunday. The June 14 festival will feature seven bands, a pig auction, car show, a chicken and rib dinner “and a lot of fun,” said committee chair Sue LeClair. The festival runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with gates opening to the general public at 10 a.m. Gates for the car show open at 8 a.m. Proceeds will go to the patient assistance fund at the Windsor Cancer Centre

North Star head coach Emmitt Rosati (right) goes over a drill during a spring football camp held at the school. While the start of the next WECSSAA football season is approximately four months away, the North Star Wolves are among the teams getting ready.A spring football camp is being held at the school, all under the supervision of its new head coach and staff. Emmitt Rosati has been teaching basic fundamentals with the hope of getting the team as ready as he can for this

The U10 Cardinals travelled to Chatham May 30 to play the Diamonds in a doubleheader. This was the Cardinals first game action of the year due to multiple rainouts. The Cardinals lost the first game 13-4, with a strong pitching performance from Brock Abraham, and Cortez McEldowney at the plate going 2-for-2. Theo Boivin chipped in with a fabulous defensive game at second base. In the second game, the Cardinals lost a close game 6-3. An outstanding pitching performance was g

The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats baseball team has been busy at Mic Mac Park recently including the WECSSAA tournament (pictured) and the OFSAA Regional tournament last week. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats baseball team is among this region of the province’s best, but they are looking to improve for next season. The Wildcats advanced to last week’s OFSAA Regionals and came away fifth out of nine teams. They entered as the sixth seed and went 1-2 in their three games

The Libro Centre was busy last Saturday withEssex Ravens football action. Submitted photo Saturday was a long but rewarding day for Amherstburg’s Dale Scott. A trainer with the Essex County Ravens, he was watching attentively on the sidelines for three football games at the Libro Centre. “I’ve been involved with the Ravens since 1999. My son (Joshua) played and he’s now the defensive line coach for the Junior Varsity team and my grandson Keegan is on the bantam team,” said Sc

Over 300 motorcycles arrived at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 for the Motorcycle Ride for Dad May 31 (above and below). The roar of the motorcycles and the spirit of the riders was again on display last Sunday morning. The Motorcycle Ride for Dad rumbled through Amherstburg May 31, maintaining an annual tradition that takes place the last Sunday in May. After leaving Thunder Road Harley Davidson in Windsor, the riders made Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157