The cast and crew made up of students and staff of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School presented the opening weekend of its production of “Mamma Mia!” with three shows running last Friday through Sunday. Three more shows are scheduled this Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 26-28) with each show starting at 7 p.m. All seats for Feb. 26 are $10 with Feb. 27-28 shows costing $15 adults/students, $10 for seniors and children ages 6-12 and free for children under six.

A local business owner is trying to promote the town and will be featuring several sites, businesses, non-profit organizations and more in his effort to do that. “What Makes Amherstburg Great” is a series of 50 weekly write-ups from Richard Peddie, who has already launched the initiative through his River Bookshop website and digital newsletter. “There’s a lot of pluses here,” he said. “There’s a lot to celebrate. I see constant examples of what makes the town great. I just t

The Collavino Family made a $1 million donation to the new Fancsy Family Hospital, which is to be built at the corner of County Road 42 and Concession 9. The donation sees the family get naming rights to the Collavino Family Cardio-Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab. Motivated by personal experiences with heart and lung health concerns, members of two Collavino families have made a $1-million gift toward the Fancsy Family Hospital to support vital equipment and technologies needed at t

Claire Beaudry April 6, 1939 ~ February 19, 2026 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Claire. Daughter to the late George and the late Patrica Beaudry. World's greatest mother to Cynthia. Cherished grandmother to Cassie, Christy (Glenroy), and Stacey. Treasured great-grandmother to Tatiana, Dynarah, Cortez, Nee-Kay, Safiya, Sadaira. Loving great great-grandmother to Adaliah. Beloved sister to Ray (the late Shirley), the late Eugene (Bonnie), P

Poets Erik E-Tomic Johnson (left) and Paulina O’Kieffe appeared at “Voices and Verses” at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Feb. 22. “It doesn’t matter how we get here, we all know Middle Passage all too well.” Middle Passage was considered to be the hardening journey for slaves when they were put on ships and sent across the ocean to North America. It has a great deal of meaning for the poet Paulina O’Kieffe who wrote the words and read them during “Voices and Verses” last Sund

In Loving Memory of Robert Bondy July 31, 1934 - March 2, 2020 “It’s not easy to say goodbye.” Rob died six years ago But he lives on, …In our minds …In our hearts And in our memories. Perhaps his wife Laura and their children Mike, Laurie, Mark and Lisa can simply say, “See you later, Dad.”

Darrel Kim Hurst March 18, 1961- February 25, 2006 20 Years The angels gathered near your bed, so very close to you, for they knew the pain and suffering, that you were going through. We thought about so many things, as we held tightly to your hand, oh, how we wished that you were strong... and happy once again. But your eyes were looking Homeward, to the place beyond the sky, Where Jesus held His out- stretched arms... It was time to say "goodbye". We struggled with our s

Grandparents and their grandchildren recently gathered for the annual “Grandparents Day” event at École St.-Jean Baptiste in Amherstburg. Students and their grandparents did a craft together and then had lunch with each other. Valentine’s Day was celebrated over the weekend, but just before that, a local school celebrated the love between grandparents and grandchildren. École St.-Jean Baptiste presented “Grandparents Day” again this year, and once again it was held near Valen

Rebidoux, Richard Henry July 13, 1945-February 18, 2026 With broken hearts we announce the home passing of Richard Henry Rebidoux with his loving family at his side. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Georgina Rebidoux. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sharon Rebidoux (nee Meloche). Loving father of Joseph, Michelle and Kenneth (Stephanie). Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Josh), Renee (Mike), Stephanie (Konrad), Devin, Kira, Sierra and Dakota and great grandfather of Josh