The Amherstburg Admirals held their year-end awards banquet May 17 at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. Another Amherstburg Admirals season came to an end Sunday night as the local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C) held its annual sponsorship, volunteer and player appreciation wrap-up banquet. Capping off the 2025-26 season at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, there were a pair of double award winners this year in goalie Bennett Horrocks who took both...

Essex County Civic Centre It seems as though the provincial government is listening to the County of Essex when it comes to funding of major projects. CAO Sandra Zwiers reported on the success in advocating for financial support when it comes to the grade separation for County Roads 19 and 22 during the May 6 session of Essex County council. “We believe we are at a critical point in that advocacy campaign in getting funding from the province and hope to have some good news on the horizon,”...

Callan Aguilal makes contact last Saturday morning at Malden Centre Park. Spring is in the air and that means the return of baseball. The Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association (AMBA) held its Opening Day festivities at Malden Park last Saturday. “Today is opening day for the season. All the kids get to come out, meet their coaches, and get their jerseys,” said AMBA president Sarah Anderson. The day started with the organization’s youngest players, four-and-five-year-olds divided into six...