The new South Fire Hall project is facing more delays with November now the new target for when it could open. Fire chief Michael Mio acknowledges the frustrations people have, but is encouraging people to be patient as it is a building that is designed to last 50-60 years. The construction of the new Amherstburg fire hall has been delayed once again. It was learned late last week, thanks to a post from Councillor Molly Allaire on social media, that the project has been delay

ACS held its “Backpack for Bright Futures” barbecue and school supply giveaway Aug. 8 at their location at 320 Richmond St. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) recently hosted its Backpack for Bright Futures event through the P2P Neighbourhoods Program Aug. 8, bringing local families together for a fun day of food, entertainment and back-to-school support. More than 110 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to local children to help them get ready for the up

Essex MP Chris Lewis (centre) speaks to constituents last Thursday morning at Caffeine & Co. in Amherstburg. He hit seven coffee shops around the riding last week to speak with residents. Essex MP Chris Lewis hit the road last week sharing coffee and hearing what residents feel is important to them. Lewis presented “Coffee with Chris” Aug. 10-13 with stops in all areas of the riding he represents in Ottawa. His Amherstburg stop was last Thursday morning at Caffeine & Co. on