The LaSalle Police Service states that an Amherstburg man faces charges after a single vehicle collision early last Sunday morning. LaSalle police says that shortly after 2 a.m. Oct. 4, officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Todd Lane and Malden Road. On arrival, officers located a pick-up truck that had struck a hydro pole. As a result of this collision, there was a power outage in the town, police say. Essex Powerlines stated on its Twitter/X

Gibson Gallery board president Dave Cozens (left) addresses the crowd at the unveiling of a mural by Amherstburg artist Dylan Whilte. It was a day where two achievements were celebrated by the Gibson Gallery. The Gibson Gallery unveiled a new mural last Sunday (Oct. 4) and also marked the opening of its new transportation exhibit. The gallery is operated by the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts and president Dave Cozens pointed out it was the 130th anniversary of the openi

Carolyn Hardy was one of the roughly 40 artists involved in a project organized by Andrea Niven. A local artist invited about 40 of her colleagues out to help her with a project that will eventually be displayed at the Migration Festival in Kingsville. Andrea Niven from Bearfoot Studios was supported by a number of fellow artists at the AMA Sportsmens Association in a Monarch butterfly-themed project that will be unveiled Oct. 17. She describes it as “a community and collabor

Amherstburg artists Robert MacLellan (left) and Stephen Gibb presented “On the Wall, Off the Wall 3” for most of September at The Gibson Gallery. A closing reception was held Sept. 27. A pair of Amherstburg artists celebrated their successful exhibit and now the gallery they were exhibited in is shifting to a celebration of their own. “On the Wall, Off the Wall 3,” an exhibit by Stephen Gibb and Robert MacLellan, held its closing reception Sept. 27 at the Gibson Gallery. The

Dennis White holds the trophy he earned as the third place winner in the people’s choice category at Art Comp. Submitted photo. An Amherstburg artist that competed against artists from across the world has been rewarded for his efforts. Dennis White captured third place in the people’s choice category at Art Comp, a prestigious art competition based out of London, Ontario. White said Art Comp saw over 1,000 paintings submitted but a panel of judges pares it down to the top 1

A ribbon cutting was held last Friday (Sept. 18) at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home for the new mural “The Journey of Life” that is in a courtyard of the home. A new mural on an outer wall of Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home is now available for viewing and for some reflection. “The Journey of Life” is the title of the mural near an outdoor courtyard on the Richmond St. side of the building with the mural actually facing Sandwich St. S. The mural is the latest work o

The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival returns this weekend with the town stating it will be bringing three days of unique entertainment, hands-on experiences, live performances and family-friendly activities in the downtown core. From street chalk art and mentalism to busking, theatre, pottery, candle making and escape rooms, visitors are invited to explore the unexpected throughout downtown streets, King’s Navy Yard Park and the Waterfront Festival Plaza, the town states in a ne

The final “Music off the Back Porch” of the 2026 season was held last Friday night behind the Park House Museum. The monthly music series, which started in May, was a fundraiser for the museum. The last performances of this year were by Compass Rose (above) and EdPiano Piano & Vocals (below). Organizer John McDonald will now shift his focus to a similar event known as “Friday Night Live,” with the venue for that being St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg. “Friday N

Barbara Reaume Sandre holds a copy of the latest in the Reaume book series. “Joseph - Under Three Flags” has been recently released. A local author has released the latest book in her Reaume book series. “Joseph - Under Three Flags” is the fourth book in the series researched and written by area author Barbara Reaume Sandre. It follows previous books such as “Rene,” “…and his son Joseph,” and “The Detroit Shoemaker.” The book series has personal ties to her own family history