Amherstburg’s Freddie McCroy (right) pokes the puck away from Blenheim’s Brady Patterson in Sunday’s game. The Amherstburg Admirals have got some work to do. This past weekend they came up short in a pair of Provincial Junior Hockey League Games. They lost 5-1 to the Mooretown Flags last Saturday night in Mooretown and the next night, in Blenheim, were beaten handily by the Blades, 5-2. “One or two goals are not going to win you hockey games. We have to do a better job at tha

Homuth, Ruth Mae Of Amherstburg. Passed away peacefully at the Erie Shores Hospice on September 27, 2026 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Big Bob" Homuth (2014). Ruth is survived by her son Bobby (Joyce), daughter, Donna (Terry), daughter-in-law Joanne, and predeceased by her children, George, David and Janet. She will be fondly remembered by her grandson Tom and many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by her siblings, David (Winnie)

Daniel G. Talbot It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Dan after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was a loving father to his daughters Danielle (Brad Phillips) and Kelly (Steve Greenham). He was proudly known as “Pipi” to his cherished grandchildren: Ben, Audrey and Sadie. Dan was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marjorie (nee Allen) in 2019; his loving parents Leo And Barbara Talbot and his brother Wayne Talbot. Dan was further welcomed

National Truth & Reconciliation Day events were held in King’s Navy Yard Park and at the Park House Museum last Saturday. Music was part of the event with drumming and singing in the gazebo in Navy Yard Park. Documentary screenings were held and Indigenous food was served at the Park House Museum with vendors in the park. National Reconciliation Day is Sept. 30 but events to observe it occurred last weekend. Events and activities were held in King’s Navy Yard Park and at the

Infrastructure work in the town's southeast quadrant, pictured here from a previous town report, will soon get underway after town council approved a tender for work in the area. A tender for infrastructure work in the town’s southeast quadrant has been approved by Amherstburg town council. Town council authorized administration to execute an agreement with Rudak Excavating Inc. in the amount of $7,068,601.88 plus HST for work that includes new watermains, sanitary mainline

Mailloux, Frank October 8, 1932-September 21, 2026 Passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late June Mailloux. Predeceased by his parents Leo and Rita Mailloux. Dear brother of Bernard Mailloux (the late Mary Ann). Pre-deceased by his siblings Louis (the late Florence), Sr. Lucille Mailloux, Rev. Fr. Thomas B. Mailloux, Mary McMahon (the late Dale), Eugene (the late Dorothy), John (Elaine), Edward (the late Eleanor), Lawrence (Lynda) and Charles (the

Carolyn Ann Bethune October 26 1940 - September 11 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Ann Bethune, who is now resting peacefully with her beloved husband, Louis Bethune. Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Theresa and Arthur Gall and is reunited in Heaven with her siblings, Charles “Sonny” Gall, Gwen Gall, and Sharon Giffen (Findlay). Carolyn was a devoted mother to Cary Jo “CJ” Banks (Terry Stuebing), Glenn Bethune (Karen), and Todd Bet

Bresolin, Nicodema (nee Baldin) Passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at Sun Parlor Nursing home at the age of 101. Predeceased by her beloved husband Guiseppe “Joe”. Beloved daughter of the late Rizzerio and Regina Baldin (nee Antonelli). Cherished mother of Lucia Bresolin (Sergio), Angela Bresolin, the late baby Loris, Loretta Bresolin-Randall (Brad), Loris Bresolin (Nancy), Elsa Duic (John), Gregory Bresolin (Lisa) and Sandra Bresolin (Ian). Loving nonna to Giordan

Bags were flying at the McGregor Columbian Club Sept. 26 as the Amherstburg Firefighters Association held its fourth annual “Fire in the Hole” cornhole tournament. Thanks to the participants and sponsors, the event raised close to $15,000. The bags were flying at the Columbian Club in McGregor last weekend and the Amherstburg community stands to benefit. The Amherstburg Firefighters Association (AFFA) presented the fourth annual “Fire in the Hole” cornhole tournament last Sat