Laurence Beneteau Amherstburg resident Lawrence Beneteau has made his 250th blood donation, with the milestone contribution to Canadian Blood Services coming this morning (Sept. 2). He has been donating blood and plasma for 47 years, as his first donation came in 1979. The 250th donation was made at the Windsor Plasma Centre. Milestone blood donation

The Harrow Fair parade was popular the morning of Sept. 5. The 172nd Harrow Fair was held again on Labour Day weekend with the weather garnering some early headlines. When all was said and done, however, organizers and festival-goers had overcome the elements and had a good time at an Essex County tradition. Storms rolled through the region last Thursday night, postponing the events of that evening such as the opening ceremonies and popular pie auction, and saw people evacuat

Amherstburg resident Greg Nemeth is pressing for more action in the Big Creek watershed, including the section north of Alma St. His photography is seen along the Cypher Systems Greenway. A local wildlife photographer and environmental advocate is continuing to search for action. Greg Nemeth has been photographing local wildlife and watershed activity for several years and said he doesn’t like what he is seeing. “I’d like to focus on the section of the Big Creek watershed, lo

Principal Kyle Berard and vice principal Jana LePage along with a group of peer mentors welcomed the new class of Grade 9 students Sept. 1. Grade 9 orientation day was held last Tuesday morning at North Star High School in Amherstburg. Incoming Grade 9 students at high schools around the area are getting used to their new surroundings, including at North Star High School. The Amherstburg public high school held its Grade 9 orientation day last Tuesday morning (Sept. 1) where

Storms came through the area last Thursday night (Sept. 3) with shelf clouds coming shortly before the heavy rain (above). Drivers had to navigate water on the roadway along Dalhousie St. after the “S” curve near the Canadian Coast Guard base was flooded for a short period of time (left). The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University in London came down to investigate the storm and found an EF1 tornado hit both east Windsor and near Wheatley with an EF1 downburst also

Guests can get up close and personal with a variety of bird species at the Holiday Beach Festival of Hawks. Photo supplied by ERCA. All eyes will be on the skies this September as Holiday Beach Conservation Area becomes one of the best places in North America to witness the fall raptor migration, with tens of thousands of hawks and other birds of prey soaring overhead on their annual journey south. As communities across Canada celebrate the natural places that make this coun

A flag raising was held Sept. 1 to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Amherstburg. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and that has been recognized in Amherstburg. A flag raising ceremony was held last Tuesday (Sept. 1) at noon in front of town hall where it was recognized. Lorraine Jewell, Windsor Family Support and Community Engagement Liaison with Childcan, was pleased to be in Amherstburg for the event. A press release from the organization pointed out oth

Just part of the antique bicycle exhibit seen at the home of Mark and Cori McGuire is seen above, while Luke, Addie, and Rayah Wasylowich stand amongst their grandparents' vintage bike collection. The Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Show was held last Sunday at the McGuire's home. While some visitors to this year’s Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Show came as far away as Trenton and Belleville, others, and some of the youngest of admirers travelled just a few hundred feet.

Campers enjoy the final day of the Bryerswood Youth Camp summer camps Aug. 28. Seven weeks of summer camp were presented at the Texas Road campground. Leaders at the Bryerswood Youth Camp are pleased with how the camps at their campground turned out. Seven weeks of summer camp were directed by Caitlin Gonneau, Pamela Zeman and a team of youth camp counsellors with Gonneau and Zeman stating it topped last year’s efforts. An extra week of camp was added this year because of sch

The ribbon was cut last Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 26) to celebrate the extension of the King’s Navy Yard Park, also known as the Waterfront Festival Plaza. The $3 million project is built on the site where Duffy’s Tavern & Motor Inn used to stand. The fences are finally down and residents and visitors can now enjoy the new Waterfront Festival Plaza. The plaza, built on the site of the former Duffy’s Tavern & Motor Inn at 306 Dalhousie St., features accessible walkways, lighti

A fire extinguisher helped mitigate damage of a fire this past Monday with the Amherstburg Fire Department giving extinguisher tips. “We were dispatched to the 100 block of Lake Erie Drive for a structure fire, and by the time our crews arrived it was already out,” said deputy fire chief Dan Monk. “The fire started with the dryer.” Monk said a young man had gotten to it early with a household extinguisher, knocking down flames from outside the house after the fire breached t

The Town of Amherstburg's new sanitary master plan was the subject of a recent public information centre at the Libro Centre. The Town of Amherstburg’s sanitary master plan was the subject of a public information centre (PIC). The second PIC for the new sanitary master plan was held Aug. 12 in the lobby at the Libro Centre and had a light turnout of residents. Manager of engineering Todd Hewitt said it was the second PIC as part of the process. “This is the first sanitary mas

The redevelopment of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park was assisted by donation of $100,000 of finances and materials by Walker Industries. It was announced at a community barbecue at the McGregor quarry Aug. 20. From left: Walker general manager of aggregates Maurice Guimont, CAO Valerie Critchley, Councillor Don McArthur, Walker communications lead Cody Cabral, Walker Industries president/CEO Geordie Walker, Mayor Michael Prue, Councillor Peter Courtney, Councillor Molly Alla

Yanhong Dewan was recognized for her efforts in rhythmic gymnastics at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Dewan returned to her job at Sobeys in Amherstburg and her co-workers honoured her for her five medals that she earned. Yanhong Dewan excelled at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games and her co-workers took notice. The 31-year-old rhythmic gymnast won gold medals in rope and ball and a silver in hoop. She also won

Blanding’s Turtles are one of the species-at-risk found at the Collavino Conservation Area. Photo courtesy of ERCA. The trail at Collavino Conservation Area in Amherstburg has fully reopened following a temporary partial closure to protect turtles through the nesting season. Throughout the nesting period, turtle researchers monitored the site. Collavino Conservation Area, located in the Detroit River watershed in River Canard, has a high concentration of Species-at-Risk,