Peter Szabo Sr. Peter Szabo Sr. passed away quietly in his sleep in his 101st year on June 27, 2026, while a resident of Richmond Terrace Long Term Care Facility in Amherstburg, Ontario. Peter was born in Hungary in 1925 and immigrated with his mother in 1928 to join his father in Canada. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944 and was assigned to convoy escort duties across the North Atlantic. Peter proudly recalled how his ship, the H.M.C.S Dunvegan, assisted in esc

Lillian Elizabeth Charette (nee Thibert) Our world is a little less bright today as our family announces the death of Lillian Charette on June 19, 2026. She passed with family by her side after a short battle with cancer. Lil was born on September 3, 1945, and is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Henry Thibert. Lil was the loving wife of Frederick Charette for 37 years. Cherished mother of the late Elizabeth (Jim) Charette, and Joanne (Barry) Stachow-Branton. Adoring

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (centre) toured the Canadian Coast Guard base in Amherstburg during a stop in the region June 29. McGuinty first met with members of the tool and die industry in Windsor about possible work in the defence sector before coming to Amherstburg later on Monday afternoon. As part of a visit where he tried to introduce job opportunities in the defence sectors to local industry, the Minister of National Defence made a stop in Amherstburg.

The Amherstburg Horticultural Society presented its Garden Tour last weekend around town with a variety of different gardens open to the public. Most of the gardens were privately owned. The Amherstburg Horticultural Society brought back its Garden Tour over the weekend with the public able to tour private and public gardens and get some tips on what to do in their own yards. Nine private gardens and the garden at St. Joseph Church in River Canard were available and those who

The national anthem was performed at St. Thomas of Villanova’s graduation by Claire Heynsbroek, Rhain Gooder, Jenna Ward, Any Persaud, Freja Erickson and Natalie Introcaso. Jack Frias delivers the valedictory address to his fellow graduates as well as their parents, grandparents and other family members at the WFCU Centre in Windsor June 24. The graduates of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School were recognized and honoured last week. Approximately 310 students received th

Don McArthur has announced he is not seeking re-election as a town councillor. After eight years, Don McArthur is moving on to other aspects of his life. The two-term councillor has confirmed he is not seeking a third term and will focus on other aspects of his life. “Serving on Amherstburg council has been the honour and privilege of my life,” he said. “I’ll be forever grateful to the Town of Amherstburg. Outside of being a father, it’s been the most rewarding and fulfilli

The future of The House Youth Centre is in question and town council is looking for ways it can help. The future of The House Youth Centre is in question and town council is looking for ways it can help. Councillor Diane Pouget put forth a motion during the June 23 meeting that administration meet with the board with The House to “negotiate a fair and equitable agreement similar to that of the Verdi Club and boxing club for use at the hub.” The motion, which was passed, woul

Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills. Walmart (above) and Sobeys (below), the latter seeing members of the Amherstburg Fire Department stop by with a fire truck. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Be the Light Outreach Ministry and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills (left), Walmar

Madison Miss, Evalette Jimmerfield , Greenlee H-Deslippe (lead artist from Amherstburg), Albert Maltese (owner of Rosa’s), Maya Rice (Windsor artist), Zeyad Ali (Windsor artist), Ashlyn D’amore, and Soumya Nagda stand in front of the mural that was unveiled last week. Submitted photo While driving along Sandwich St. S., a new mural has been seen in its creation. Now, the finished product has been unveiled. Local artist Greenlee Hawthorne-Deslippe of GreensPallet Mural Works