The Class of 2026 for the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame included (from left): Alyssa Thibodeau & Cole McLean (representing the late Walter McLean), Leo Guilbeault, Neil McBeth and Rochelle Deslippe. They were inducted last Thursday night at a ceremony held at the Harrow Agricultural Exhibition Hall. Four new members have been inducted into the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Rochelle Deslippe, Leo Guilbeault, Neil McBeth and Walter McLean were honoured last T

A World Autism Day flag was raised at town hall last Thursday morning. World Autism Day was observed last week in Amherstburg. Members of the local chapter of Autism Ontario were at the Amherstburg Municipal Building last Thursday morning along with members of town council. Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb noted last Thursday, April 2, was World Autism Day and the flag raising was done in support of those on the autism spectrum and their families. That included families both in the Am

North Star’s Aria Pare (left) controls the ball during the Wolves game against the Essex Red Raiders April 1 at the Libro Centre. The Wolves battled Essex to a 3-3 tie. The North Star Wolves girls soccer team battled hard in their first game and came away with a tie. The Wolves hosted the Essex Red Raiders last Wednesday afternoon at the Libro Centre, with the April Fool’s Day weather being no joke as there were cold temperatures and blustery conditions. The Wolves also battl

North Star’s Max Ricciuti (right) celebrates after scoring a first half goal against the Erie Migration Coyotes April 2 at the Libro Centre. Erie Migration went on to win the game 3-1. The North Star Wolves boys soccer team opened the 2026 WECSSAA “A/AA” boys soccer season with a result they didn’t really want. The Wolves hosted the Erie Migration Coyotes last Thursday afternoon at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. The Coyotes earned the 3-1 victory. Erie Migration took a 1-0

There will be some very familiar faces behind the bench this year for the Amherstburg Admirals. Joining recently announced head coach Paul Bortignon will be Marc Crevier and Steve Spada. Crevier was with Bortignon in the past as an assistant coach and local hockey fans will know Spada as a former player with the Admirals and the Kingsville Comets. “He (Crevier) was a defenceman and he’s always been a defensive coach. He brings a lot of experience and he can step right in,” sa

Conservative MPs, including guest speaker Andrew Lawton, held an open house March 31 to relay their concerns on Bill C-9. Approximately 200 people attended a town hall meeting to discuss and voice concerns with the Liberal government’s proposed Bill C-9, a bill aimed at hate propaganda, hate crimes and access to religious or cultural places. After meeting with regional faith leaders earlier in the day, Conservative MPs met with the crowd of concerned residents at the Ciociaro

Chantell Rossi and Tony DeSantis from Community Living Essex County were representing one of the 18 groups at last Thursday evening's volunteer recruitment fair in the community room at ACS. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 was represented by (seated, from left): president Shawn Wilkie, Terri Wilkie, Rita Jariett and (back row, standing) James Jariett. Organizations from Amherstburg, Essex County and Windsor were among those in the community room at Amherstburg Commu

The “Sunshine List” is out for another year. The list, mandated to be released by provincial legislation, shows all public sector employees in Ontario that earned $100,000 or more in the previous year. There were a total of 34 staff members from the Town of Amherstburg that made the list in 2025, with two on the town’s list cracking the $200,000 mark. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Valerie Critchley earned $230,218.96 in 2025 while Deputy CAO/director of development servi

The Town of Amherstburg received $838,000 from the province’s Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) with the announcement being Monday morning. From left: Councillor Linden Crain, Councillor Don McArthur, Councillor Diane Pouget, Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, Deputy CAO/director of development services Melissa Osborne and CAO Valerie Critchley The Town of Amherstburg got $838,000 in provincial money for industrial development and made some history in

Mission volunteer Kristina Lauzon, vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister helped serve McAllister's chili last Friday night during a fundraiser for the Mission. Tim’s Famous Chili Dinner drew large crowds to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, all to support the Mission’s operations. Hot, mild and vegetarian chili was prepared for those who stopped by last Friday evening, with proceeds from the ticket sales helping the volunteer-run Mission. The