Cassidy Carmack delivers to the plate during last Monday afternoon’s game against the Cardinal Carter Cougars at Malden Centre Park. North Star won that game 6-3. The North Star Wolves girls slo-pitch team played twice last week and split the two games. The Wolves were scheduled to play three times but one game ended up being rained out. Of the games they played, they won their first and lost their second. The first game of the week was a 6-3 win over the Cardinal Carter Coug

Porter, Gerald “Jerry” 82 years. Passed away on May 10, 2026 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of over 60 years to Sharon. Devoted dad of Shawn (Madelyn) & Jody (Pamela). Proud grandpa of Timothy, Cassandra, Samantha, Tyler, & Makayla, Dear Great-grandpa of Elliot. Dearest brother of Joyce (Gord), Leonard (Sylvia), the late Jane (Terry), & Donna (Glen). Brother-in-law of Wayne (Dale), the late Frank (Loretta). Jerry will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, f

June Buchanan receives a special certificate from Mayor Michael Prue last Friday for her 100th birthday. An Amherstburg resident met a long line of friends, family and well-wishers last week as she hit a milestone birthday. June Buchanan, a resident of Seasons Amherstburg, had a party thrown in her honour last Friday afternoon in recognition of her 100th birthday. Her actual birthday was this past Monday (May 4). “I haven’t got used to it yet,” said Buchanan, “but I’m enjoyin

A new automated external defibrillator was unveiled last Thursday morning at the fieldhouse on the Libro Centre grounds. Members of town council, Amherstburg Fire Department, Essex-Windsor EMS, Windsor Police were on hand. The Amherstburg Pickleball Association received AED training the same day. The unit is seen in the photo below. A new defibrillator has been installed at the Libro Centre and it was officially unveiled last week. The new automated external defibrillator is

BMO staff members from around WIndsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent gather at Toddy Jones Park for the local “Walk So The Kids Can Talk” walkathon last Sunday morning. A local financial institution brought an annual walkathon to Amherstburg on the weekend in an effort to aid children and youth.The “Walk So Kids Can Talk,” with BMO as the driving force behind it, saw the regional version being held locally. Proceeds from the walk benefit the Kids Help Phone. Jim Inglis, regio

Frank DiPasquale Frank DiPasquale has always had an interest in municipal politics and he is trying to become Amherstburg’s next mayor. DiPasquale filed to run for mayor May 1. He acknowledged his unsuccessful bid to become a councillor in 2022 but wants to try a mayoral run this time. “I might have a better shot at becoming the mayor,” he said. “I have a plan if I’m elected.” DiPasquale said the town has to improve its transparency and wants to improve that. One of his ideas

Chris Gibb Chris Gibb is looking for a promotion. The current deputy mayor filed his nomination papers last Friday, the first day nominations were open, and is seeking to become Amherstburg’s next mayor. “I went and signed the papers at 11 a.m.,” said Gibb. “I am officially approved to run for a new job.” Gibb said he wants to continue giving back to the community. “This town has given me so much,” he said, noting his family, business and political achievements. “I feel I nee

Michael Prue Michael Prue is seeking to keep his job. Prue filed his nomination papers last Friday and will be seeking re-election as mayor. He was elected mayor in 2022 after serving the previous four years as a councillor. “I decided to do it one more time,” said Prue. “There are so many things still out there that I want to make sure still happens.” Work is still going on for the Howard Industrial Lands and Prue said efforts are geared towards bringing development to the l