The Gibson Gallery held the closing reception of the annual “Student Pix” exhibit last Saturday (May 30) with prizes being awarded to the top student-photographers within the Greater Essex County District School Board. Winners included Charlie Boughner (first place, primary black and white), Amelia Hamza (first place, primary colour), Nora Huver (second place, primary colour), Ellie Bastien (third place, primary colour), De’mai Miles (first place, junior black and white), Ari

Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue, joined by other county council members, speaks at the official launch of the Carrousel of Nations last Wednesday morning. Two villages will be in Amherstburg. The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC) has announced the launch of the 51st annual Carrousel of the Nations, which they say is one of Ontario’s premier cultural festivals and a kickoff to the summer festival season in Windsor and Essex County. Celebrated as an award-w

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Lena Lazanja Seeking unity on council and in the community, Lena Lazanja is making another run at a council position. “I ran in 2018,” explained Lazanja. “At the time, there were a lot of critical issues for council to decide upon.” Policing and the future of Belle Vue were topics then and remain topics now, she noted. Lazanja said she wanted to throw her hat in the ring to try and bring her vision for Amherstburg, stating there is now a lot of momentum and “big, positive cha

The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League held their Olde English High Tea May 30. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served some tea, wore their fascinators and raised money for the community in the process. The Olde English High Tea was held last Saturday (May 30) at the Columbus Community Hall in Amherstburg. Roughly 120 ladies bought tickets to attend this year’s fundraiser, said local CWL president Karen McGuire. “It’s our main fundraiser for

A special presentation of a ten-year service award to longtime volunteer Stephanie Pouget-Papak, the award was presented by her son and Group Commissioner Dawn Martinello. Under sunny skies and surrounded by laughter, families and leaders gathered at Bryerswood Youth Camp last Monday (May 25) as Scouts Canada’s Second Amherstburg group celebrated its annual end of year ceremony with awards, promotions, and special recognitions. A highlight of the evening was the presentation

A flag raising was held Monday at the Essex County Civic Centre to celebrate National Accessibility Week, which runs May 31-June 6. Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. That was the message that Dennis Sanson, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) brought Monday morning at a special ceremony held in Essex. At the county administration building, Sanson, the committee, members of the public, county staff and local mayors and deputy-mayors rai

Dan Di Pierdomenico It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dan Di Pierdomenico on May 25, 2026 at the age of 94. Now reunited with his beloved wife Silvana DiPierdomenico (nee. Federico) (2014). Awesome father of Lino (Anita) DiPierdomenico and Clare (Tom) Wiedmayer. Adored Nonno of Kate (Trevor) Iles, Bianca DiPierdomenico Luke (Armani) Wiedmayer and Jordan Wiedmayer. Bis-Nonno to Owen Iles, His gardener in training. Son of the late C