The latest instalment of the music and entertainment series “Friday Night Live” was at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg last Friday night. Performers included Doc & The Rev (middle left), Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz (bottom left), Carol Laliberte (below), Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte (above). The next “Friday Night Live” is March 13 at 7 p.m. with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Friday Night Live retur

Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted their third annual Family Day event last Monday. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum opened its doors on Family Day and local families showed up. Roughly ten volunteers with the museum, including president Gary Struhar, were at the museum this past Monday welcoming those who wanted to look at antique steam engines and antique farm equipment. The museum is located on the grounds of Co-An Park in McGregor

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). Other shows are Feb 21-22 and Feb. 26-28. These photos were taken during a rehearsal in the school's theatre last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 11). The school community at St. Thomas of Vil

Staff and board members with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) are expressing thanks for the support they are getting relating to them remaining a standalone conservation authority. Additional letters were received by the board at last week’s ERCA board of directors meeting in Essex.  Letters are opposing regional consolidation of conservation authorities, a move that if passed by the province, would see 36 conservation areas become seven and Essex County and Win

The Belle Vue Conservancy has recently shut down and distributed its funds to other non-profit organizations in the Amherstburg area. With negotiations ongoing regarding the possible sale of the Belle Vue property, the group that fundraised for the historic mansion’s preservation is no more. The Belle Vue Conservancy (BVC) has folded, in large part due to the decision made by the Town of Amherstburg to divest itself of the Dalhousie St. property and enter into negotiations in

Representatives from Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers were at the most recent meeting of town council to give an update on the organization. Rick Surette and Greg Rumpel addressed town council Feb. 9 and gave background on the organization. Surette said it is a program that “encourages individuals in their community to report crime leads anonymously.” “We promise a cash reward if their tip leads to information that helps us solve a crime or a seizure of things like drugs o

The Amherstburg Fire Department has released its stats for the fourth and final quarter for 2025. Statistics show 454 incidents in 2025, with 131 in the fourth quarter of the year. By comparison, there were 452 incidents in 2024 with 106 in the fourth quarter of that year. Of the 454 total incidents in 2025, there were 57 fire calls, 13 in the fourth quarter. In 2024, there were 74 fire calls with 21 in the fourth quarter. False fire alarms totalled 169 in 2025, down from 178

Paramedics (from left) Dave Thibodeau, Mark Evon and Stephanie Simetic were helping to offer free AED courses. February is Heart Health Month, and Windsor-Essex EMS is encouraging residents to learn how to save a life by offering free CPR and defibrillator education sessions across the region. Officials say early intervention during a cardiac arrest dramatically increases the chances of survival, and the first few minutes are critical. “If you get a defibrillator on someone’s

A new video board has been installed at the Miracle League of Amherstburg’s diamond and will be in use when the season starts. Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Spring and Fall seasons with The Miracle League of Amherstburg, and organizers are encouraging families to sign up early ahead of the March 7 deadline. The league, which provides inclusive baseball opportunities for athletes of all abilities, is preparing for an exciting year with plans to field 10 team

Charlie Keefner gets help from mom Tabatha at the Gibson Gallery Feb. 15. The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg opened its doors last Sunday for a very special occasion. It was the first and hopefully annual Family Day event which Charlie Keefner seemed to enjoy very much. With his mom Tabatha helping, the three-year-old had his hands deep into the Play-Doo and, by his own admission, was making a pizza with all the toppings. “I am part of the Guild here and I saw the  flyer and m