The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment says a three-year-old child is in critical condition after being struck by a motor vehicle in Amherstburg.

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

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

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

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,

Amherstburg resident Maddie Simone appeared on Today’s Shopping Choice this past Monday with her Lymphology Skincare line. An Amherstburg entrepreneur and lymphatic therapist has had her products featured on a national shopping channel. Maddie Simone, founder of Lymphology Skincare, appeared live on Today’s Shopping Choice (TSC), formerly known as The Shopping Channel. Simone said her products are based on supporting the lymphatic system, including creams, body boards, teas a

Thirteen area companies participated in a manufacturing expo that CAMM brought to North Star High School Oct. 20. Students in technical programs at North Star High School got a glimpse into what their future could look like last week. A manufacturing expo was held in gym C of the Amherstburg public high school with numerous manufacturing companies on hand to showcase what they do and give students a look at what they offer. The expo was held in partnership with the Canadian A

Halloween displays on Durango Ave., located in the St. Theresa subdivision in Malden Centre, have been set up by the Anderson family with a “Fill the Coffin” fundraiser being part of it. Food is being collected for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and donations are encouraged. “The Shrine on Durango” re-opens again this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 30-31) from 7-11 p.m.

Richard St-Pierre (left) shakes hands with Dr. Paul Bradford (right) as Essex-Windsor EMS chief Justin Lammers applauds. St-Pierre was recognized with a special pin for his work in helping to save over 20 lives. Those who survived out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in 2025 were reunited last week with the first responders who saved them. Essex-Windsor EMS and Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program presented the 13th annual “Survivor Day” last Friday at the St. Clair Cen

Cornelis Heeren (seated, at right) was recognized Oct. 15 with a Quilt of Valour at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. Heeren, known as “Casey” around the branch, fought for three years in the Dutch Army and the Allied Nato Forces. He served in teh 4th Battalion and 3rd Scout Division and with Oyrscot in the Netherlands Armed Forces. He served during the Cold War with the NATO Forces in Western Europe. Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard and Carolyn Venis, past president of Legi

Little Buddies Preschool and School Age Centre held a “Carnival Day” earlier this month to recognize their 15 years of operating in Amherstburg. The evening’s festivities included carnival games (Below) and a bench dedication (above). A local childcare facility in Amherstburg hosted a “Carnival Day” to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Little Buddies Preschool and School Age Centre held the event for their families and the community at large at their Dalhousie St. facility. T

The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship is urging the community for donations, stating their food bank is “critically low.” The mission needs items such as large soups, crackers, cookies, Bear Paws, rice, Sidekicks, tomato soup, cream soup, pasta noodles, kids’ pasta, baked beans, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables, fruit snacks, pudding, granola bars, apple sauce, canned fruit, jam, peanut butter, canned potatoes, ketchup and mustard. Donations can be dropped off at the mission,

Joel and Tonya Charron hoped to be in their renovated home by now but it is an understatement to say things haven’t gone according to plan. Joel and Tonya Charron hoped to be in their renovated home by now but it is an understatement to say things haven’t gone according to plan. Renovations haven't gone as planned to their Amherstburg home, forcing the family to live at Joel's mother's home while they seek legal avenues on what to do next. Tonya said her uncle raised several