Meg Reiner (right) of the Marsh Historical Collection, helped Marija Argoselo pick out some books. Fiction, non-fiction, gardening, cooking, mystery – books on everything and anything were available this past weekend at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. It was the second annual “Books and Brews” sale with all proceeds going to the Marsh Historical Collection. “A lot of people came out last time and it’s a great partnership with G.L. Heritage. We are looking to do this again,” said Ma

Leo Dufour (left), Keith Lenart (centre) and Jonny P (right) were the comedians at Saturday night’s “Laugh Your Socks Off!” fundraiser for SACU. Laughter in McGregor will turn into support for children in Africa thanks to a fundraiser held over the weekend. The “Laugh Your Socks Off!” dinner and comedy show was held last Saturday night with proceeds going to Save African Child Uganda (SACU). Roughly 124 people attended the April 18 show at the Columbian Club in McGregor, head

An election sign bylaw has been approved and candidates will be able to put their signs up right from the start of the nomination period. An election sign bylaw has been approved and candidates will be able to put their signs up right from the start of the nomination period. Councillor Don McArthur sought the amendment for restoring the limit signs can be up right from the start of the nomination period, which is May 1. A report from manager of licensing and enforcement B.J.

An update business licensing bylaw has been passed by town council despite concerns over a local food truck operator. An updated business licensing bylaw has been passed by town council despite concerns over a local food truck operator. Chris Garbutt, owner of The Oven Door food truck in Amherstburg, spoke to town council regarding the business licencing bylaw. His specific concern was the mobile food truck park permit. “I’m not here to oppose regulation. I understand the nee

Teams that advanced to the OMHA championships were recognized at last Thursday night’s Lake Erie Minor Hockey travel banquet. That included the U11B team, pictured here. The first travel hockey season under the new Lake Erie Minor Hockey Association (LEMHA) is over and it was time for some awards. LEMHA held its travel hockey banquet last Thursday night at the Libro Centre, with it being the first travel banquet as part of the new association. The 2025-26 minor hockey season

Amherstburg captain Corey Beaulieu (centre) goes after a loose puck during the third period of Friday’s game. A good game, for a good cause in front of a very good crowd. The Amherstburg Fire Department hung on to beat their firefighting counterparts from Essex 10-8 in a well-attended charity hockey game April 17 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Admission to the game was non-perishable goods which were donated to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and the Essex Fo

Gemma Goldman (left) battles for the ball against Ste. Cecile April 14 at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. Goldman scored three times in the Wolves’ 6-1 win. The North Star Wolves girls soccer team has picked up their first victory of the season. The Wolves’ record is now 1-2-1 on the 2026 WECSSAA “A/AA” soccer season after a 6-1 win over the Ste. Cecile Stallions last Tuesday afternoon at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. Gemma Goldman led the way offensively for the Wolves,