Rocco DiPasquale and his painting of Freddy Krueger are part of the Local Artist Collective’s latest exhibit at The O. The walls at The O inside of Hotel STRY on Murray St. were lined with Halloween-themed art on Sunday afternoon and it’s just the beginning for a group of local artists known as the Local Artists Collective. With over a dozen individuals showcasing their skills in the historic brick walled building, it was once again a well-attended cultural event. “It has bee

Amherstburg's Diageo bottling plant slated to be closed in February 2026. There is a potential buyer interested in the Diageo plant in Amherstburg but the union representing its workforce is still pressing to keep Diageo in town. As part of last Tuesday night’s town council meeting, Mayor Michael Prue said he has been part of meetings with a proponent, who is also in the beverage industry. Prue had previously said he had heard from multiple groups interested in the property w

Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb cut the ribbon at the Hearing & Dizziness Clinic’s new location last Friday morning. The Hearing & Dizziness Clinic has opened in its new location and they celebrated their expanded clinic last Friday. The clinic is now located at 285 Sandwich St. S. after moving from their former location at the plaza at 503 Sandwich St. S. in Amherstburg. Owner and doctor of audiology Bernice McKenzie said they are enjoying their larger Amherstburg location. “We need