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

Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 installed three people to its executive at its most recent general meeting. Laurie Hughey(left) was inducted as immediate past president. Rev. Lisa Poultney (left) was inducted as branch chaplain. Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard (left) will continue in those duties. Legion Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie is at right in all photos. Legion installations

The Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg closed in February. Photo by Windsor Aerial Drone Photography The process to sell the Diageo plant in Amherstburg has taken a step forward. The plant at 110 St. Arnaud St. appears to have a new buyer, but the identity of the buyer is not yet known. “We can confirm that a purchase sale agreement for the Amherstburg facility has been signed. The process remains confidential and we are not currently in a position to share details regardin

Despite the heat and the major storm from the previous day, festival goers were lined up for rides, food, the beer tent and the vendors. Despite the heat and the major storm from the previous day, festival goers were lined up for rides, food, the beer tent and the vendors. Katie McGuire-Blaise and Kim Verbeek took a quick break from the heat with some of the volunteers. What could have marked an early end to one of Essex County’s signature summer celebrations instead became a

A full day of activity occurred starting with the 5K Run, Walk and Wheel and ending with the fireworks

Funds from the July 1 event to benefit the Essex Region Conservation Foundation

The Amherstburg Horticultural Society presented its Garden Tour last weekend around town with a variety of different gardens open to the public. Most of the gardens were privately owned. The Amherstburg Horticultural Society brought back its Garden Tour over the weekend with the public able to tour private and public gardens and get some tips on what to do in their own yards. Nine private gardens and the garden at St. Joseph Church in River Canard were available and those who

The national anthem was performed at St. Thomas of Villanova’s graduation by Claire Heynsbroek, Rhain Gooder, Jenna Ward, Any Persaud, Freja Erickson and Natalie Introcaso. Jack Frias delivers the valedictory address to his fellow graduates as well as their parents, grandparents and other family members at the WFCU Centre in Windsor June 24. The graduates of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School were recognized and honoured last week. Approximately 310 students received th

Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills. Walmart (above) and Sobeys (below), the latter seeing members of the Amherstburg Fire Department stop by with a fire truck. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Be the Light Outreach Ministry and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills (left), Walmar

North Star High School graduates toss their caps in the air as part of the graduation ceremony held at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg June 25. The Class of 2026 at North Star High School has bid farewell. The Amherstburg public high school held its graduation ceremony last Thursday evening (June 25) where they paid tribute to this year’s graduating class. In all, approximately 149 students crossed the stage, got their diplomas and were given best wishes as they move on to t

The Canada Day fireworks and the viewing location has caused some interest and concern in the community as people are being directed to King’s Navy Yard Park. Fort Malden National Historic Site has been a favoured viewing location for many through the years and Parks Canada has issued a statement on the matter. E-mailed by Parks Canada’s public relations and communications officer for the Southwestern Ontario Field Unit Julia Grcevic, it reads:“Parks Canada and Fort Malden Na

Approximately one kilometre of trail at the new Collavino Conservation Area in Amherstburg will be temporarily closed through June and July to allow for turtle protection during the nesting season

Kate Chant of Amherstburg (centre) won the Advocacy Champion Award at last Tuesday’s Community Living Essex County AMM. Presenting her the award are 1st vice president Michelle Mastellotto (left) and director Ray Renaud (right). Community Living Essex County (CLEC) held its 65th Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) and while business was tended to, the evening also produced some award recipients. Six awards were handed out at the AMM last Tuesday night (June 16) with the Outst

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

Members of the Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets are inspected by Hon.Col Elizabeth Bainbridge. The 202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets celebrated a training year gone by with an annual ceremony. The local cadet corps held its 49th annual ceremonial review June 10 at North Star High School in Amherstburg. A review of the corps was made by Hon. Col. Elizabeth Bainbridge, year-end awards were presented and cadets marched and showed