The Shank, Grant and Anderson families were represented last Tuesday afternoon where they made a donation to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Each family had a Halloween display at their homes (CarnEvil, Slicer’s Roadkill Grill and The Shrine on Durango, respectively) and they combined to donate 820 cans and non-perishable food items and $365 to the mission. President Tim McAllister expressed the mission’s gratitude for the donations. Scaring up donations

River Lights kicked off last Saturday with the tree lighting and fireworks. It’s officially Christmas season in Amherstburg. Mayor Michael Prue and hundreds of visitors and local residents alike counted down to the lighting of the tree at Navy Yard Park last Saturday night at 6 p.m. The annual tradition that dates back nearly 20 years was celebrated with carolling, hot chocolate, storytelling and the amazing fireworks display along the Detroit River front. The Provincial Mari

Honour Roll students from North Star High School gather for a group photo as part of the school’s “Night of Excellence” last Wednesday night. The best of the academic best at North Star High School were recognized last week. The Amherstburg public high school held its “Night of Excellence” last Wednesday evening in the school’s gymnasium where 242 students were honoured for making the honour roll in the 2024-25 school year. Those students were from last year’s Grade 9, 10 and