Laurence Beneteau Amherstburg resident Lawrence Beneteau has made his 250th blood donation, with the milestone contribution to Canadian Blood Services coming this morning (Sept. 2). He has been donating blood and plasma for 47 years, as his first donation came in 1979. The 250th donation was made at the Windsor Plasma Centre. Milestone blood donation

Amherstburg resident Greg Nemeth is pressing for more action in the Big Creek watershed, including the section north of Alma St. His photography is seen along the Cypher Systems Greenway. A local wildlife photographer and environmental advocate is continuing to search for action. Greg Nemeth has been photographing local wildlife and watershed activity for several years and said he doesn’t like what he is seeing. “I’d like to focus on the section of the Big Creek watershed, lo

Principal Kyle Berard and vice principal Jana LePage along with a group of peer mentors welcomed the new class of Grade 9 students Sept. 1. Grade 9 orientation day was held last Tuesday morning at North Star High School in Amherstburg. Incoming Grade 9 students at high schools around the area are getting used to their new surroundings, including at North Star High School. The Amherstburg public high school held its Grade 9 orientation day last Tuesday morning (Sept. 1) where