The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 5’6” tall, with a medium build, blonde hair, and false eyelashes.

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.

A fire early Friday morning resulted in no injuries to humans, but saw two pets perish as a result. The Amherstburg Fire Department was called to the fire in the 100 block of Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. Fire chief Michael Mio said crews were called to a fire in a detached garage. Firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the fire, he said. The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental. Mio said during the search, firefighters found two pet dogs and crews worked

A three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. last Sunday. The Windsor Police Service states that an elderly woman is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision in Amherstburg.  That report was issued Monday morning, after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. Sunday. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Jan. 4, police say members of the Amherstburg Detachment responded

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) announces a Fire Protection Grant for Amherstburg Monday night. At left is fire chief Michael Mio and Mayor Michael Prue is at right. Amherstburg has received over $52,000 in a provincial Fire Prevention Grant with a formal announcement coming Monday night. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi announced the grant in the council chambers, just prior to Monday night’s town council meeting. Flanked by Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, Leardi said the gran

The Amherstburg Fire Department received $5,000 from Enbridge Gas for training materials. From left: Deputy Chief Ron Meloche, Mayor Michael Prue, Megan Shannon from Enbridge, Chief Michael Mio and Deputy Chief Dan Monk. The Amherstburg Fire Department has received a financial boost to assist training for new and veteran firefighters. The fire department received a grant for $5,000 from Enbridge Gas through the company’s Safe Community Project Assist program, one that is run