Carolyn Jane Foley Carolyn was born in Windsor, Ontario on May 26,1980. She died in Midland, Michigan on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her. Carolyn was the beloved wife of David Ewoldt for nearly 15 years and the loving mother of Penelope and William Ewoldt. Carolyn was the beloved youngest child of Larry and Kathy Foley of Amherstburg, Ontario. She was a dear daughter-in-law of Don and Katie Ewoldt of Indiana. Carolyn was the youngest sister of Nancy

Both of this year’s recipients were joined by the Baillargeon family and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery co-owner Steve Mitchell to display KCC’s 13-year total. Kids Curing Cancer (KCC) has gone out with a bang. In what was KCC’s 13 th and final year, this year’s campaign raised $48,452.30 with cheque presentations taking place late last Friday afternoon at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. The money will be split between the Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) and the Winds

The issue of the amalgamation of conservation authorities in Ontario made its way back to the Amherstburg council chambers. Councillor Molly Allaire, who chairs the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) board of directors, brought the matter forward at the April 13 town council meeting. “As the chair, I want to make sure our concerns are heard,” said Allaire. The ERCA board met the previous week and resolved to support the province’s modernization objectives “provided t

Warden Hilda MacDonald delivered her “State of the County” address to a packed house at the Ciociaro Club last Thursday afternoon. The annual “State of the County” address was held last week with Warden Hilda MacDonald giving an update on county business. MacDonald shed a light on her personal plans as well. As part of the luncheon held April 16 at the Ciociaro Club in Tecumseh, MacDonald outlined some of what has been accomplished at the county level over the past year and o

Based on past financial decisions made by council, our taxes, water and sewage rates continues to escalate well beyond what is considered normal for municipalities of our size in the County of Essex. Sooner than later, it will become more difficult to promote our town to new and existing industries and business as an affordable place to locate to. Currently, our town’s total taxable assessment base is the second lowest of all municipalities in the County of Essex and our tax

Count me among those who want to see the Valente Development Corporation be able to transform the former General Amherst High School into a residential and commercial showpiece for our community sooner rather than later. With town council making the decision via 4-3 vote to go forward with a notice to intent to designate the property, I am hopeful that the town and the Valente Development Corporation can come to an agreement as quickly as possible on the items relating to her

The Local Collective Art Project unveiled its “O Canada” exhibit April 18 at The O, located within Hotel STRY. It will be displayed for the next two weeks. Artists within the Local Collective Art Project have put their patriotism on display. The “O Canada” exhibit and festival was held last Saturday afternoon at The O, the bar and restaurant within Hotel STRY. The local group of artists that comprise the collection will have their work exhibited for roughly two weeks, startin

This letter is about the future of General Amherst. Having lived on North St. for 74 years, since I was five, I would like to state some facts. In the 1950’s, there were additions. Then, in the 60’s, the gym on Laird and also additions on the east side were added. Also in the 1960’s, the tech wing was added to the north. I can’t see where this school is of heritage status. This school is not like Kennedy or W.D. Lowe in Windsor. These schools are in original condition, not wi

Pot of Gold performs at Open Air Weekends in 2025. The Economic Development committee debated Open Air Weekends at the April 16 meeting. A report on programming for the 2026 installment of Open Air Weekends turned into a debate on the event itself at the most recent economic development advisory committee meeting. The committee met April 16 with Open Air programming on the agenda. Local resident Bill Petruniak was a delegate at the meeting, and outlined concerns he had with t