The new South Fire Hall project is facing more delays with November now the new target for when it could open. Fire chief Michael Mio acknowledges the frustrations people have, but is encouraging people to be patient as it is a building that is designed to last 50-60 years. The construction of the new Amherstburg fire hall has been delayed once again. It was learned late last week, thanks to a post from Councillor Molly Allaire on social media, that the project has been delay

The Windsor Police Service says a 22-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged road rage incident in Amherstburg. Windsor police responded to a report of a road rage incident in the area of Sandwich St. South and Lowes Side Road just before 8 a.m. July 16. Through investigation, officers learned that the incident began after an exchange of hand gestures between two motorists. Following this disagreement, the suspect allegedly conducted an abrupt U-turn, approached

After a heated debate in council on Monday, the policing issue for Amherstburg was deferred to the next council term to make a decision. Tempers flared and voices were raised but it was learned the policing issue won’t actually be formally decided until the next term of council. After over an hour of back-and-forth discussion and accusations, it was learned that while an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) community resource plan won’t be back until, most likely, September, counc

The Windsor Police Service states it is conducting an arson investigation following a fatal house fire on Texas Road last Friday night. According to Windsor police, officers responded to an active residential fire in the 100 block of Texas Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. July 3. The Amherstburg Fire Department were also dispatched and successfully extinguished the blaze, police say. Firefighters located a 47-year-old man during a search of the residence. He was pronounced dece

The Windsor Police Service says four drivers face stunt driving charges, including one in Amherstburg. All four drivers were stopped by police June 18. The Amherstburg matter occurred at roughly 10:45 p.m. in a parking lot in the 400 block of Sandwich St. S. It is alleged a 31-year-old driver was stopped for doing donuts, almost striking several concrete parking stop blocks. Windsor police’s traffic enforcement unit stopped the other three motorists in Windsor. Shortly afte

An Amherstburg resident is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex. On June 20, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on South Talbot Road near Maidstone Avenue West in the Town of Essex. A 49-years-old resident of Amherstburg was arrested and charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). A 90-day Administrative D

The Windsor Police Service states that a 39-year-old woman was charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident involving an ambulance in Amherstburg. On June 8 shortly before 1 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision in the 100 block of Pickering Dr. Through investigation, police say officers learned that paramedics were returning to their ambulance after completing a call for service when a vehicle narrowly missed one of them, forcing them to move out

A McBride Ave. fire June 4 caused about $600,000 damage and displaced a local family, says Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio. A family of four has been displaced after a fire at their McBride Ave. home. The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of McBride Ave. June 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The damage estimated is $600,000, the fire department states. According to Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, firefighters were met upon