Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio gave an update on the new fire station, currently under construction along Simcoe St. on the Libro Centre property. Winter weather has had some impacts he said, but crews were on scene last Sunday morning when these photos were taken, including one photo from the front (above) and one from the rear (below). Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio has given an update on the new fire hall plus other matters of interest he believes are for the safet

A County of Essex snowplow is seen on Sandwich St. S. the morning of Jan. 25. Extreme cold is affecting Windsor-Essex. The Windsor Police Service reminds residents to be mindful and take the precautions during the cold weather. Police listed several tips on its social media last week. •Travel carefully: Roads may be icy. Slow down, leave extra space, and drive with caution. •Check on vulnerable neighbours: Seniors, children, and those with medical conditions may be at risk.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has released its policing statistics for 2025. The report was before town council at the Jan. 19 meeting and was received by council members. The statistics show a total of 8,841 incidents last year, 8,674 being dispatch generated incidents, also known as CAD calls, while 167 were self-generated walk-in incidents. In December, there were 563 total incidents with the busiest month of the year being March, with 867 incidents.