I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the proposed hotel development in Amherstburg. It was recently featured on the television news and everyone seems excited about the project. However, I question whether anyone would truly want this type of development in their own backyard. The residents who will be directly affected did not even receive notice until the day the story appeared on the news. In fact, the public had not even been informed of the public meetin

Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Museum helped with the binding of the wheat July 22 using a 104-year-old binder. The group gathered for a photo after harvesting the wheat (left) while the wheat was removed with the antique binder (below). The club presents the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show Aug. 14-16 at Co-An Park in McGregor. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show is coming up Aug. 14-16 but another tradition continued last week to prepare for it. About

The County of Essex and the head of the union representing Essex-Windsor EMS staff have both issued statements regarding a No Board Report. The two parties are negotiating a new collective agreement and the county issued a statement July 21, shortly after a news release was issued by CUPE 2974. “The County acknowledges that a No Board Report has been issued as part of the collective bargaining process,” the county’s statement reads. “The issuance of a No Board Report is a pro

The membership of the town’s audit and finance committee had considerable debate over its makeup and whether the two members of council that are on it should be there. A motion to replace Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb and Councillor Linden Crain, the latter being the committee chair, didn’t go anywhere as it was found to be outside the scope of the committee. The two council members were accused of not bringing the committee’s voice to council, but Crain and Gibb countered the moti

A ceremonial cake cutting was held to mark the re-opening of a revitalized community room at Frank Long Co-Operative Housing. Two co-operative housing communities in Amherstburg have seen some revitalization thanks to some local agencies. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods program have received funding for have worked with other groups to revitalize areas within the Rosewood Crescent and Frank Long Co-operative Housing commu

A rendering of the mural that will be painted at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home is at right. Amherstburg artist Dylan White will paint the mural starting Aug. 4, weather permitting. A large mural will be painted on a wall at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home for residents and visitors to enjoy. “The Journey of Life” will be painted by Amherstburg artist Dylan White with work scheduled to begin Aug. 4, weather permitting. Melissa Cranston, director of programs and sup

Cameron Arksey’s work is featured in the 2026 Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island birding guide. Special to the RTT An Amherstburg artist has his work featured on the cover and inside the latest Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) birding guide. Cameron Arksey is featured in the guide, with a painting of a tufted titmouse, Windsor’s official bird, both on the cover and inside the booklet. His work depicting a golden-winged warbler, Point Pelee National Park’s “Bird of

Members of the Amherstburg Horticultural Society gathered at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. to listen to a presentation on their history from Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner. History of the horticultural society reviewed at 120th anniversary event Members of the Amherstburg Horticultural Society gathered last Friday for an event that allowed them to learn more about themselves. The horticultural society welcomed its membership to G.L. Heritage Brew

Dave Bunker from the Cherry Hill Club won the title with a three-day total of 216

Ben Bertrand gets a solid hit in last Sunday’s game in Malden Centre. Amherstburg and South Windsor players shake hands following the conclusion of their July 26 game at Malden Centre Park. Amherstburg is heading to a major tournament this weekend. The Amherstburg Cardinals are headed to the Ancaster Spring Valley Classic-World T-ball Championship. The Cardinals U7 teams got in some prep work this past Sunday morning as they took on Windsor South at the Malden Centre diamonds