Volunteers planting trees on Earth Day. Amherstburg town council has authorized administration to submit a grant to see if additional trees can be planted in Jack Purdie Park and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. The latter park was added during council discussions on the matter. The town will submit a grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for tree planting funding along the new pathway in 2027, something director of parks, facilities and recreat

North Star High School presented “Down the Rabbit Hole” May 28-29, a 90-minute show featuring stories from Lewis Carroll and music from The Beatles. Directed by Samantha Thomas and Jake Simpkins and choreographed by Allison Campbell, the show was in production since February. Andrea Nikita, a teaching colleague of Thomas, wrote the play. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Down the Rabbit HoleDown the Rabbit Hole

The Villanova Wildcats baseball team, seen here meeting during the WECSSAA title game, have advanced to OFSAA. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys baseball team have advanced to the OFSAA Regionals after winning at the SWOSSAA level last week. The Wildcats were able to challenge for a spot at OFSAA last Thursday in Chatham-Kent thanks to a St. Anne victory earlier in the week and made the most of it. The Wildcats held off the Chatham Ursuline College team 10-9 May 28. “

The Miracle League of Amherstburg received two cheques last week from major sponsors, Movati Athletic and St. Clair College. They were represented by Movati co-owner Chuck Kelly (left, both photos) and St. Clair College senior vice president of communications, advancement and external affairs John Fairley (right, both photos). Movati donated $10,000 while St. Clair College stepped up with $5,000. Major sponsors of the Miracle League of Amherstburg are being recognized with tw

Nine rookies signed with the Amherstburg Admirals in a June 1 event at the Libro Centre. Brick by brick. That is the new motto, courtesy of Admirals head coach Paul Bortignon. Monday night in the team’s dressing room at the Libro Centre, the local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) team held an unprecedented ceremony, officially signing nine new players to its 2026-27 roster. “This is a special day, getting nine new players that we were hoping to get,” said GM Andrew

Beckett, John May 30th, 1955 – May 18th, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of John, surrounded by his family on Monday, May 18th, 2026 at the age of 70. Survived by cherished children John (Tracy) and Bobbie-Lynn. Loving grandpa to nine grandchildren. Devoted brother to Pat (late Dr. Fern) DiPierdomenico and Peg (late Roger) Miner. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving parents John and Marguerite Beckett.

Creery, David, PEng, MEng October 9, 1934 - May 15, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave, devoted husband, father and grandfather on Friday May 15, 2026 in his 92nd year. Survived by Marcia (nee Marontate), his wife of 64 years, daughter Anne, son David (Lee-Anne), grandson Ashton (Hannah), brother-in-law Mike Marontate (Cathy) and nieces Jeri Powers, Lisa Gill, Sandra Lauder, Victoria Wegelin, Marie Kelen and nephew Matthew Marontate. Predecease

Town council will send a list of proposals to the province on what to do with $500,000 from Diageo. Amherstburg town council will send a wish list to the province on what it would like to see the $500,000 in money from Diageo to be spent on. The money is part of a deal the Ontario government reached with Diageo after the Amherstburg bottling plant was closed. Invest Windsor-Essex also received $500,000 with portion of that money possibly coming to Amherstburg too. Mayor Micha