A trio of potential accessibility projects have been discussed and prioritized by the advisory committee on the subject. The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed a trio of projects they can aim to have accomplished by National Accessibility Week. Two of the projects prioritized by the committee were improvements along Briar Ridge Dr. and paved parking spots in the area of the pickleball courts at the Libro Centre. Regarding the latter, clerk Kevin Fox noted

Volunteers help serve the free community dinner at Encounter Church in Amherstburg. The meals are served every Thursday at 5 p.m. and are open to the public. The meals are presented in partnership with Feeding Windsor-Essex. Those in need of food, companionship or both are once again able to get a free weekly meal at a local church. Encounter Church is now offering the free dinner every Thursday at 5 p.m., with its first week having been Jan. 15. The meals are offered in part

Wilson Pouget (left) of LaSalle met up with Essex MP Chris Lewis at the annual levee. About two dozen Essex County residents braved the wintery weather and stopped by Member of Parliament Chris Lewis’ office in Essex Jan. 25 for an informal meet and greet. The annual New Year’s levee is a tradition and it gives constituents, of all ages, a chance to ask questions. Among those was 14-year-old Wilson Pouget, son of Lewis’ chief of staff Marnie Pouget, who wanted to know what th

Musicland held the latest in their series of Open Stage events last Saturday night. Nearly ten acts were featured on stage of the Richmond St. business with the show lasting roughly two hours. Musicians both aspiring and established were able to sign up and perform two songs each. The next Open Stage night is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and it will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. Open Stage night

Jesse Heaton assists Casey Wilton at air rifle during the Jan. 21 turkey shoot at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association. The annual “turkey shoot” at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association was once again a hit with children, youth and adults. The event was held recently at the club with people of all ages picking up an air rifle, being given guidance from an instructor and trying to score points on a grid superimposed on a drawing of a turkey on a paper target. Ken Tytgat, who is the club

Wheatley’s Jaksen Ward controls the puck ahead of Admirals’ defenceman Cooper Bulmer in Saturday’s game. When the game is on the line, you look to your veterans. That certainly was the case Saturday night as the host Amherstburg Admirals held off a strong Wheatley Omstead Sharks 3-1. Luka Milosevic moves Sharks’ Kyle Bleau in front of goalie Bennett Horrocks. The Admirals won the game 3-1. Up by a pair of goals in the second period, the Admirals had to play nearly five minute

Former employees, family members and the general public take a look at the “Small Town, Big Industry” exhibit during a busy opening reception last Friday night at the Gibson Gallery. An exhibit detailing the history of Brunner Mond, Allied Chemical and General Chemical has been unveiled by the Marsh Historical Collection. “Small Town, Big Industry: The Story of Brunner Mond Canada Ltd. and its Successors in Amherstburg” opened last Friday night with a reception and continued

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) presented its annual Conservation Awards Jan. 22 in Essex. From left: ERCA vice chair Jim Morrison, Brad & Sherri Nelson (Volunteer Award), Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue (Municipality of the Year), Allison Kozolanka (Environmental Achievement Award), Madison Kemp (Youth Award), Julius Langpeter (John R. Park Homestead Award), ERCA chair Molly Allaire and ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Byrne was also recognized for his 40 years of service w

Kathleen Murphy Violet Bauer, and Isaiah and Elijah Wilson were among those taking advantage of Sunday’s snowstorm by heading out to Russell Renaud Hill at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. They broke out the sled and headed down the hill, along with other Amherstburg residents. Sledding weather

The Essex Region Conservation Authority board of directors are (top row, from left): Windsor city councillor Kieran McKenzie, Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, LaSalle Councillor Jeff Renaud, Windsor city councillor Angelo Marignani, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Windsor city councillor Frazier Fathers, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Essex Councillor Jason Matyi, and Lakeshore Councillor Ryan McNamara. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Ka