Frank Cerasa Frank Cerasa is taking another run at being the mayor of Amherstburg. Cerasa is running for mayor this year, with his initial attempt being four years ago. One item he wants to clear up off the bat is his business interests, vehemently denying social media posts that claim he went bankrupt. Not addressing them gives that credibility, he believed. “The rumours on social media of multiple bankruptcies are untrue,” he said. “I have never had a bankruptcy. Never. We

Bill Petruniak A second candidate has emerged in the race for deputy mayor. William (Bill) Petruniak is running for the position, joining current councillor Linden Crain. Petruniak is no stranger to council chambers, having been a frequent delegate on items that concern him. Petruniak said he has been “poking and prodding” over the last three years but believes he could make a bigger difference if he’s on town council. Stating he has lived in Amherstburg for 30 years, Petruni

The Gibson Gallery presented its Mother’s Day High Tea May 10. Photo submitted by Lisa Bassett of the Gibson Gallery. Mother’s Day was celebrated again this year at the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg. The gallery hosted its Mother’s Day High Tea last Sunday morning with all seats sold out this year. “We had 28 people sign up,” said gallery board member Lisa Bassett. “We had tables set up in the front and back rooms. Everyone was really happy and impressed.” Bassett said two ty

Stacie Wark and son Weston check out some of the goodies. “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market returns, new charity supported By Ron Giofu An annual tradition returned to the AMA Sportsmen’s Association May 9, thanks to the Sweet Moments Cookie Co. Sweet Moments presented its annual “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market and the Saturday market featured approximately 25 vendors. Mary Lippert, owner of Sweet Moments Cookie Co., said vendors come in from not just Amherstburg, but

Essex County Civic Centre It seems as though the provincial government is listening to the County of Essex when it comes to funding of major projects. CAO Sandra Zwiers reported on the success in advocating for financial support when it comes to the grade separation for County Roads 19 and 22 during the May 6 session of Essex County council. “We believe we are at a critical point in that advocacy campaign in getting funding from the province and hope to have some good news on

Gary May reads from his new novel “Unburdening” during a recent visit to the River Bookshop. An area author was in Amherstburg to promote his new book and speak of his journey from reporter to novelist. Gary May spoke about his new book “Unburdening” and noted it was his first novel. He has written non-fiction work including a previous book entitled “Crude Genius.” The former journalist with the Ottawa Citizen and London Free Press now lives in Windsor and spoke about his bo

The Windsor Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of distraction thefts. Between March and May 2026, officers responded to multiple reports involving suspects targeting people in parking lots across Windsor. In each incident, the suspects allegedly approached victims, engaged them in conversation, and used distraction and physical contact, such as hugging, to steal their jewelry. Shortly before 10 a.m. May 6, police say the suspects approac

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy

Three companies took part in a mine rescue exercise May 7 at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. They each had to deal with a scenario on how to rescue an injured person and put out a fire below ground. The Mine Rescue Office was in Windsor-Essex County last week testing mines from around the area on their rescue techniques. “It’s a mine rescue competition we run,” said April Belecque, who is from the Mine Rescue Office’s (MRO) Kirkland Lake district. “We host this annually.

Caira Shilson, Ryan Cole and Aranna Rosati paint a Dalhousie St. fire hydrant. North Star High School art teacher Andrea Craig-Wammes is in the back row with Ron Fryer, with Fryer being the original artist in 1994. A dozen fire hydrants in the downtown core of Amherstburg have been repainted and refreshed thanks to North Star High School students. The students were out last Tuesday and Wednesday painting new designs on the hydrants along Dalhousie St., Fort Malden Dr. and Lai