Brian Lowe and his son Sully head towards the finish line at "Sully's Monster Dash" last Saturday morning. Over 100 runners and walkers, many in costume, hit the trails at Holiday Beach Conservation Area all to support children in need of medical help. Sully’s Giving Back presented the second annual Sully’s Monster Dash Oct. 24 to benefit the Children’s Health Foundation. The Children’s Health Foundation supports the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, a reg

An opening reception was held last Saturday afternoon at The Missing O for the Local Collective Art Project’s “The Art of Flight” exhibit. Proceeds from the sale of art benefits the HBMO. A new exhibit by The Local Collective Art Project has a charitable twist. “The Art of Flight” officially opened Oct. 24 at The Missing O and is a avian-themed exhibit involving 15 local artists. Lisa Bassett, Trevor Cox, Bonnie Deslippe, Stephanie Doucet, Stephen Gibb, Andrea Niven, Rob MacL

Bill Petruniak elected as deputy mayor, incoming councillors are Jen DeLuca, Molly Allaire, Peter Courtney, Wes Ewer and Keith Boussey

Three people are facing charges after an alleged theft at an Amherstburg store. Three individuals entered the Shoppers Drug Mart at 199 Sandwich St. South in Amherstburg where they allegedly selected merchandise and left the store without paying. Windsor police add store employees followed the individuals into the parking lot, where they got into a dark-colored van and left the area. Following an investigation that included witness statements and video surveillance, officers

The free music and entertainment event “Friday Night Live” returned to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg Oct. 23. The two-hour event featured The Carrick Celtic Band (above), Monique Moisenko (below right), Penny-Anne Beaudoin (above right) and Johnny Mac (centre) performing. The church’s “Busy Bees” group was also thanked for helping to set up and decorate the auditorium at the Simcoe St. church. “Friday Night Live” returns

Teagan McDowell and Rube Buxbaum were two of the student volunteers during Pumpkinfest. Christmas crafts were just some of the items sold by the nearly 200 vendors. (Right) Teagan McDowell and Rube Buxbaum were two of the student volunteers during Pumpkinfest. A long-standing fall tradition has turned into an opportunity in Amherstburg. This year’s North Star High School “Pumpkinfest” had nearly 200 vendors for those looking for that special item, and it was also a chance for

Crowds streamed through the “Trunk or Treat” held last Sunday afternoon at the Bryerswood Youth Camp. A total of 15 vehicles participated this year. A Halloween tradition has continued at Bryerswood Youth Camp. The campground held its third annual “Trunk or Treat” last Sunday (Oct. 25) with vehicles being decorated and lining a pathway at the site. Pamela Zeman, a camp director with Bryerswood Youth Camp, said things went well during the three-hour event. “It’s fantastic,” sa

Essex County Civic Centre. The Essex County portion of taxes could be going up. At last week’s council meeting, the final one for the 2022-2026 term, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Melissa Ryan presented the 2027 forecast which is projected to be 4.17 percent. “The 2027 budget is being developed during a period of significant financial pressure,” said Ryan. In her report to council, Ryan states that next year’s budget comes in at approximately $152.7 million. That i

Members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 and town council held a flag raising last Friday after the ceremonial poppy pinning was held. Volunteers with Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 are hitting the streets in advance of Remembrance Day. The 2026 poppy campaign kicked off last Friday morning at Amherstburg town hall with a flag raising and the pinning of the mayor. These have been long-standing traditions of the Legion to kick off the annual campaign. Ro

Lucy and Kinsley Shaw play one of the games at Encounter Church’s “Fall Fest” as volunteer Alexa Daniels looks on. Encounter Church tweaked its fall event and the public continued to enjoy themselves at it. The church presented “Fall Fest” last Saturday evening (Oct. 24) with crowds streaming through the sanctuary and gymnasium throughout the two-hour event. Vendors, visits from the Amherstburg Fire Department and Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, candy, games,