Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted their third annual Family Day event last Monday. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum opened its doors on Family Day and local families showed up. Roughly ten volunteers with the museum, including president Gary Struhar, were at the museum this past Monday welcoming those who wanted to look at antique steam engines and antique farm equipment. The museum is located on the grounds of Co-An Park in McGregor

The Belle Vue Conservancy has recently shut down and distributed its funds to other non-profit organizations in the Amherstburg area. With negotiations ongoing regarding the possible sale of the Belle Vue property, the group that fundraised for the historic mansion’s preservation is no more. The Belle Vue Conservancy (BVC) has folded, in large part due to the decision made by the Town of Amherstburg to divest itself of the Dalhousie St. property and enter into negotiations in

The Amherstburg Fire Department has released its stats for the fourth and final quarter for 2025. Statistics show 454 incidents in 2025, with 131 in the fourth quarter of the year. By comparison, there were 452 incidents in 2024 with 106 in the fourth quarter of that year. Of the 454 total incidents in 2025, there were 57 fire calls, 13 in the fourth quarter. In 2024, there were 74 fire calls with 21 in the fourth quarter. False fire alarms totalled 169 in 2025, down from 178

Paramedics (from left) Dave Thibodeau, Mark Evon and Stephanie Simetic were helping to offer free AED courses. February is Heart Health Month, and Windsor-Essex EMS is encouraging residents to learn how to save a life by offering free CPR and defibrillator education sessions across the region. Officials say early intervention during a cardiac arrest dramatically increases the chances of survival, and the first few minutes are critical. “If you get a defibrillator on someone’s

A new video board has been installed at the Miracle League of Amherstburg’s diamond and will be in use when the season starts. Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Spring and Fall seasons with The Miracle League of Amherstburg, and organizers are encouraging families to sign up early ahead of the March 7 deadline. The league, which provides inclusive baseball opportunities for athletes of all abilities, is preparing for an exciting year with plans to field 10 team

Tributes are coming in to remember Marc LeBlanc, who has a long history with the hockey community in Amherstburg. LeBlanc passed away from cancer at age 68 last Saturday (Feb.14). More recently, LeBlanc ran LeBlanc’s Skate Shop at the Libro Centre. He also supported the women’s hockey league in Amherstburg, with a moment of silence before each game. Paying tribute

Kyle Berard is the new principal at North Star High School. He takes over from Melissa DeBruyne, who retired last month. Berard started his career as a teacher at General Amherst High School. Kyle Berard succeeds Melissa DeBruyne at NSHS A new principal has taken the helm at North Star High School. Kyle Berard is the new principal, with last week being his first week at his new school. He takes over from Melissa DeBruyne, who retired at the end of January. Despite the fact he

A 29-year-old Amherstburg man is facing impaired driving charges after LaSalle police received complaints. According to LaSalle police, they received multiple complaints Feb. 8 shortly after 2 a.m. of an idling vehicle stopped at the intersection of Front Road at Laurier Dr. Officers responded to the intersection where the driver was allegedly observed to be asleep behind the wheel. As a result of the investigation, police say the male was charged with Operation Impaired and

Mayor Michael Prue and owner Shantelle Rayner cut the ribbon at Crystal Magik Essentials last Saturday (Feb. 7). A ribbon cutting was held over the weekend for a new business in Amherstburg, this one being held inside of another recently opened business. Crystal Magik Essentials officially opened last Saturday (Feb. 7) with the business being located inside of Pantry Heaven & Co. The two businesses are located within the Walmart plaza at 400 Sandwich St. S. Crystal Magic Esse