The Mid-Summer Dinner, held last Thursday evening at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., had over 100 people attend and saw proceeds go to Bryerswood Youth Camp and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Over 100 guests attended the Mid-Summer Dinner fundraiser last week in support of two area service organizations. Proceeds from the July 23 event, held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., went to the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Food was provided

Dignitaries from Caldwell First Nations, Essex County council and Windsor city council were on hand for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge July 24. From left: Caldwell First Nations chief Nikki Van Oirschot, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Essex County Warden and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, LaSalle Deputy Mayor Mike Akpata, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara and Windsor city councillor Jim Morrison.

The McGregor Music Festival committee announced July 21 that this year's McGregor Music Festival raised $85,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. The festival was held June 14. The 36th annual McGregor Music Festival will return to Co-An Park Sunday, June 13, 2027. Proceeds turned over to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation For the second straight year, the McGregor Music Festival has raised $85,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. This year’s total came des

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is putting a new twist on its annual Emancipation Gala. The museum has dubbed this year’s version a “No-Show Emancipation Gala” and will be presenting a virtual program. There will be in-person events in Windsor that the museum will be involved in, though. “We decided to pivot to a different kind of fundraising event this year in order to give our supporters some relief from the usual fancy galas we often ask them to attend, especially after las

Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Museum helped with the binding of the wheat July 22 using a 104-year-old binder. The group gathered for a photo after harvesting the wheat (left) while the wheat was removed with the antique binder (below). The club presents the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show Aug. 14-16 at Co-An Park in McGregor. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show is coming up Aug. 14-16 but another tradition continued last week to prepare for it. About

The County of Essex and the head of the union representing Essex-Windsor EMS staff have both issued statements regarding a No Board Report. The two parties are negotiating a new collective agreement and the county issued a statement July 21, shortly after a news release was issued by CUPE 2974. “The County acknowledges that a No Board Report has been issued as part of the collective bargaining process,” the county’s statement reads. “The issuance of a No Board Report is a pro

A ceremonial cake cutting was held to mark the re-opening of a revitalized community room at Frank Long Co-Operative Housing. Two co-operative housing communities in Amherstburg have seen some revitalization thanks to some local agencies. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods program have received funding for have worked with other groups to revitalize areas within the Rosewood Crescent and Frank Long Co-operative Housing commu

Assistant district governor Mary Lou Amlin (left) swears in Brianne McLaren-Ross, Sally Holden and Dan Monk to the Rotary executive. The Rotary Club of Amherstburg has its executive for the 2026-27 Rotary year. Now, the club just needs a permanent home. Dan Monk will return as the Rotary Club of Amherstburg’s president, a position he held this past year as well. Being sworn in as members of the executive were Brianne McLaren-Ross and Sally Holden following a dinner July 8 at

The official grand opening ceremony for SV Medical & Walk-in Clinic and the pharmacy was held last Saturday morning. The official grand opening ceremony for SV Medical & Walk-in Clinic and the pharmacy was held last Saturday morning. From left: Sai Monish Etikala, Atiksh Sai Etikala, Mayor Michael Prue, Essex MP Chris Lewis, Windsor West MP Harb Gill, owners Sri and Vedha Etikala. The grand opening for a new pharmacy, walk-in clinic and medical practice was held over the week

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

Groundbreaking for the Fancsy Family Hospital occurred July 16. From left: Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation executive director Cristina Naccarato, Terry Fancsy, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, Premier Doug Ford, Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald. After over a decade in the making, construction is now officially underway for the region’s new mega-hospital. Now dubbe

Habitat for Humanity Internatioal vice president of global housing opportunities and mission engagement Natosha Reid Rice (left) speaks to a group of local Habitat for Humanity representatives and members of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church congregation July 16. Building stronger communities and furthering conversations around fellowship were key parts of a special dinner last Thursday evening. Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex host a Koinonia Dinner July 16 at St. Andre

Encounter Church held its “Summer Shack” vacation Bible school summer camp last week with five days of activities at the Alma St. church. Another summer camp is planned at the church in August. A local church has held the first week of its summer camps with another one planned for August. Encounter Church held its first of two Vacation Bible Schools last week (July 13-17) at the church with the theme being “Surf Shack.” Five days of activities kept children ages 5-11 busy wit

Anthony Cohen made the Amherstburg Freedom Museum the final stop on his Walk to Freedom, much as he did 30 years ago. He was accompanied by Wesley Wofford’s “The Journey to Freedom” sculpture this time. Anthony Cohen walked an Underground Railroad route to Canada three decades ago and has done so again. Cohen completed his first Freedom Walk 30 years ago, stemming from a university paper he wrote that he put into practice. He walked from Maryland, starting about 20 miles nort

Diane Malshewski had a chance to putt for $5,000. The House Youth Centre is still seeking support, and got some last Saturday thanks to over 100 golfers. The House’s 24th annual Community Cup golf tournament was held at Sutton Creek Golf July 11 and while a final fundraising figure was not known as of press time, organizers believe they were on track to raise somewhere in the neighborhood of $13,000 to $14,000. Program director Morghan Shearon said the tournament went well, w