Amherstburg artists Robert MacLellan (left) and Stephen Gibb presented “On the Wall, Off the Wall 3” for most of September at The Gibson Gallery. A closing reception was held Sept. 27. A pair of Amherstburg artists celebrated their successful exhibit and now the gallery they were exhibited in is shifting to a celebration of their own. “On the Wall, Off the Wall 3,” an exhibit by Stephen Gibb and Robert MacLellan, held its closing reception Sept. 27 at the Gibson Gallery. The

Dennis White holds the trophy he earned as the third place winner in the people’s choice category at Art Comp. Submitted photo. An Amherstburg artist that competed against artists from across the world has been rewarded for his efforts. Dennis White captured third place in the people’s choice category at Art Comp, a prestigious art competition based out of London, Ontario. White said Art Comp saw over 1,000 paintings submitted but a panel of judges pares it down to the top 1

WETRA’s Kali had no problem hanging out with Iron Horse Motorcycle Club’s Kevin Telfer (above) and club president Stacy King. The Iron Horse Motorcycle Club presented its annual “Hogs for Horses” ride Sept. 27 and it supported WETRA. One of the four stops along the route was Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. What do the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club (IHMC) and the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) have in common? Horsepower. The two gro

North Star’s Hailey King dribbles while being guarded during last Thursday’s game in Essex. The North Star Wolves junior girls basketball team got off to a quick start in their season-opener but an early run by their opponent doomed them. The Wolves dropped a 42-21 decision to the Essex Red Raiders last Thursday evening in Essex. The Wolves scored the first five points of the game but the Red Raiders went on a 16-0 run to pull ahead. It was a deficit the Wolves couldn’t pull

Amherstburg rookie Parker Janisse (left) battles for a faceoff against Essex’s Adrian Bosev. Brick by brick. That is theme of this year’s edition of the Amherstburg Admirals and it certainly was proven this past weekend. The Admirals travelled to Dresden last Friday night and returned with a 7-3 win over the Kings. Twenty-four hours later, back at the Libro Centre, Amherstburg came up just a little short in a 3-2 squeaker against the Essex 73’s. It may not appear on paper, wi

The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats junior football team opened its season Sept. 23 against the Herman Green Griffins. The Wildcats won the game 23-6 thanks to Charlie Frias scoring three touchdowns. The game was played at Tecumseh Vista Academy, as was their next game, a Sept. 29 game against Cardinal Carter at 5:30 p.m., played after this issue of the RTT went to press. Wildcats win!

North Star’s Gavin Haggarty (1, right) reels in a 47-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cole Young last Friday evening. While the result was the same, the North Star Wolves senior football team still showed improvement on the field. The Wolves were back in action last Friday night for a game against the Belle River Nobles with the latter coming out on top of a 36-13 final score. The game saw the Nobles build a 22-0 in the first half and go on to win, using a predominantly r

North Star’s Ashley Mongeau (3, left) gets off a shot last Thursday evening against the Essex Red Raiders. Essex won 32-29. The North Star Wolves senior girls basketball team opened the 2026 WECSSAA Tier 2 regular season last week and it didn’t go as they wanted it to. The Wolves came out on the short end of a 32-29 decision Sept. 24 in Essex. The Red Raiders built a 19-10 halftime lead on their home floor but the Wolves clawed back in the second half. While North Star made i

Daniel James Webb July 16, 1944- September 18, 2026 Passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026 at the age of 82 with his family by his side. Reunited with his beloved wife Marie Webb (2023) and his daughter Shannon (2005). Loving father of Christine Fryer (Rob Sabourin) and Danny Webb (Theresa). Cherished grandfather of Brittany Fryer (Aaron), Ryan Fryer (Tatyana), Sylina Webb, Amber Webb and DJ Webb (Jess) and great grandfather of Malaki, Maverick, Colt and Bastion. Dani

Despite frequent bouts of rain throughout the Sept. 18-20 weekend, the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival was held with people dressing up and having a good time. Ron “Bob” Ross enjoyed the festivities (below) while the adult entrants in Sunday’s costume contest were recognized (Above). The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival still drew crowds over the weekend, even if they did get wet at points. Rain came across the region last Saturday and attempted to dampen proceedings, but those wh