A ribbon cutting was held May 21, 2026 to celebrate the opening of the new Collavino Conservation Area. It is located on North Side Road between Front Road North and Concession 2 North. A dream over 20 years in the making came to fruition last Thursday morning. The Collavino Conservation Area officially opened to the public May 21, with it being the idea of Loris Collavino and his family. The Collavino family owned the land with Loris Collavino stating that he fell in love wi

The Ladies Auxiliary at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 was installed May 20 by Legion Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie. Back row (from left): Patricia Ford and Angel McFarland. Front row (from left): Penny Stein (president), Irene Goulin (1st vice president), Linda McCourt (treasurer). Submitted photo The Ladies Auxiliary at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 is trying to increase its membership. Legion Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie said the Ladies Auxiliar

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) was in Lakeshore May 19 to make a funding announcement he said will provide access to 4,000 more people in Lakeshore, Amherstburg and Harrow. The Ontario government has announced funding aimed at connecting everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care provider by 2029. As part of an announcement made by Essex MPP Anthony Leardi May 19 in Lakeshore, the province is investing more than $1,421,400 this year to connect up to 4,02