Hulett, Mary Catherine    (Jones, Lesperance) (Nee Sutts) December 24, 1926 - February 25, 2026   Passed away peacefully, at the age of 99. She was the wife of the late Lloyd, Toddy Jones (1964), Gerald, Denis Lesperance (1976), and the late, Orris Hulett (2000). She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edna Sutts (nee Renaud). Predeceased by her brother, the late Earl Sutts and her sister, the late Jean Duffy (Charles). Loving mother of Paul Jones (deceased), Linda Morris

Amanda Kerr is searching for a compromise regarding her business signage. A local small business owner is voicing frustration with having to remove her sign. Amanada Kerr, who operates Amanda Kerr Fitness at 111 Sandwich St. S., is being told by the town to remove her sign that is near the building. She said she has permission from the sign owner to add her sign to it, but both she and the owner are being told by the town to have it removed. Kerr said she had it there for abo

Pie A Teacher was at North Star High School Feb. 25. What student wouldn’t want to hit one of their teachers with a pie? A number of North Star High School students took advantage of the opportunity last Wednesday and raised money for a good community cause in the process. The “Pie A Teacher” fundraiser was held at lunchtime Feb. 25 and raised $1,300 for Kids Curing Cancer. The charity was founded by siblings Lauren, Kierstyn and Ty Baillargeon, with the aid of their family,

A reception for the “Black and White Show” was at The O last Sunday afternoon. A group of local artists have shared their work in another show at a downtown Amherstburg establishment. The Local Collective Art Project is presenting its latest show, this one being “The Black & White Show,” with the unveiling being last Sunday. The collaborative is made up of approximately 17 artists from Amherstburg and surrounding municipalities in the Windsor-Essex County area. The exhibit is

The Starlights Synchro team performs at the Feb. 26 “Leap into Spring” gala. The talents of local figure skaters hit the ice last week for the “Leap into Spring” gala. It was hosted by Skate Amherstburg, specifically the Diamond Divas synchro team, as a way to give the association’s synchro teams a chance to perform. The show lasted nearly one hour last Thursday night, Feb. 26, at the Libro Centre. “We did it to have a night for all synchro teams to perform,” said Diamond Div

Amherstburg forward Allan Djordjevic (right) moves the puck against the Flags during last Friday’s game. The Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C) playoff series between the Amherstburg Admirals and the Mooretown Flags has shaped up to be a good one. The two West Stobbs Division teams split the games this past weekend with Mooretown forcing Game 6 with a win last Saturday night. Heading into Tuesday night’s sixth game at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, played after this is

Auctioneer Sean MacKinnon conducts the Feb. 27 Toonie Auction at Harrow United Church. The preceding dinner, with food donated by Sobeys Amherstburg, also acted as its own fundraiser. Harrow United Church (HUC) brought back one of its more popular fundraisers, with numerous charities and causes benefitting. The church’s Toonie Auction was held last Friday night.  The evening started with a chili (or hot dog) dinner, followed by the toonie auction itself.  Proceeds from the di

The building was subject of a lengthy debate at the Feb. 23 meeting of town council with council members wanting to know further details about the site and its apparent change from a warehouse to a private arena. A report will be coming back to town council regarding the proposed use of a building on St. Arnaud St. with a letter also to go out to residents within 120 metres of the site. The building was subject of a lengthy debate at the Feb. 23 meeting of town council with c

Council approves washroom replacement at Toddy Jones park. The washroom at Toddy Jones Park will be replaced with town council approving the tender Feb. 23. The motion called for a project budget of $190,000, inclusive of non-recoverable HST and contingency, resulting in a $60,000 shortfall and be approved by reallocating other funds for previously approved projects, including $15,000 for the privy at Navy Yard Park, $40,000 for the police roof system and $5,000 for contingen