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

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy