Frank Cerasa Frank Cerasa is taking another run at being the mayor of Amherstburg. Cerasa is running for mayor this year, with his initial attempt being four years ago. One item he wants to clear up off the bat is his business interests, vehemently denying social media posts that claim he went bankrupt. Not addressing them gives that credibility, he believed. “The rumours on social media of multiple bankruptcies are untrue,” he said. “I have never had a bankruptcy. Never. We

Bill Petruniak A second candidate has emerged in the race for deputy mayor. William (Bill) Petruniak is running for the position, joining current councillor Linden Crain. Petruniak is no stranger to council chambers, having been a frequent delegate on items that concern him. Petruniak said he has been “poking and prodding” over the last three years but believes he could make a bigger difference if he’s on town council. Stating he has lived in Amherstburg for 30 years, Petruni

The winners of the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Business Excellence Awards gather for a group photo after the ceremony at the Columbian Club in McGregor May 7. The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) has paid tribute to the business community and to service groups thanks to its 21st annual Business Excellence Awards (BEAs). The BEAs were presented last Thursday night at the Columbian Club in McGregor with 16 local businesses, individuals and non-profit org