Valleau, Anita (Nee Ong) Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband Virgil (1994), her sons David (2020) and Paul (2023) and her parents Bernadette and Noble Ong. Loving mother of Susan Taylor (Ken), Dan (MaryLou), Tim (Seng), Annette Stoehr (Wayne), Patrick, Beth Wiese (Chris Belcher) and Cathy (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Will be especially missed by her grandpets,

A ceremony was followed by a flag raising last Monday (June 1) at Amherstburg town hall. It was to recognize that June is Senior’s Month. A pair of flag raisings were held in Amherstburg last week, one in recognition of Seniors Month and the other for Accessibility Week. The first of the two flag raisings was held at Amherstburg town hall June 1, with representatives of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) Windsor-Essex Chapter and the National Association of Fe

Seasons Amherstburg held a friendly “Casino Night” recently with games and fun for the residents and their families. Proceeds go towards the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s “Show Us Your Brave” campaign. People had a chance to try their luck at some games and help raise some money for a good cause at the same time. Seasons Amherstburg held “Casino Night” recently with games set up in common areas around the first floor of the local retirement home. Residents, families and

The House Youth Centre is partnering with Joe Meloche Ford Sales on a “Drive for Your Community” event this Saturday. The June 13 event runs between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joe Meloche Ford, 55 Sandwich St. North, in Amherstburg. For every test drive taken in that four-hour time period, the Ford Motor Co. will donate $30 to The House Youth Centre to a maximum of $6,000. It is limited to one test drive per household. There is no obligation to purchase anything and the House says ev

Essex County Civic Centre. There is a little reluctancy by some agencies, boards and/or committees to be part of a directive by Essex County council to record their meetings. CAO Sandra Zwiers brought forth a report at last Wednesday night’s meeting indicating what organizations were receptive to livestreaming or posting online. “For various reasons some of them are certainly able to and are actively doing that now or are planning to do that but there are some valid reasons w

The Windsor Police Service has charged four people with impaired driving following separate incidents over the weekend, one of which was in Amherstburg. On June 5, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers located a driver unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Ouellette Ave. and Giles Blvd. When attempts to wake the driver failed, an officer broke the window and physically roused the driver awake to ensure their safety. According to police, the driver appe

Jessica Gignac’s Grade 4/5 class at École St-Jean Baptiste held a “Musée Vivant,” which is a living museum, for fellow students, staff and parents/grandparents. The class gathers for a group shot. A local elementary school class in Amherstburg welcomed their fellow classmates, teachers and parents and presented them a living museum experience. Jessica Gignac’s Grade 4/5 class at École St-Jean Baptiste presented a “Musée Vivant” last Thursday (June 4) in the school gymnasium.

The Windsor Police Service has laid several charges involving a 47-year-old man after he was allegedly found driving while impaired and under suspension. Shortly after 7 p.m. June 2, police say officers responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Malden Road and Front Road. According to police, witnesses reported that the driver’s vehicle was allegedly crossing into oncoming traffic and striking construction pylons. Officers located the vehicle a short

Seven bands, car show and more coming June 14. The 35th annual McGregor Music Festival returns to Co-An Park this Sunday. The June 14 festival will feature seven bands, a pig auction, car show, a chicken and rib dinner “and a lot of fun,” said committee chair Sue LeClair. The festival runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with gates opening to the general public at 10 a.m. Gates for the car show open at 8 a.m. Proceeds will go to the patient assistance fund at the Windsor Cancer Centre