AMHERSTBURG – Town council has agreed with a motion put forth by Councillor Rick Fryer concerning the potential for offshore wind turbines near Essex County. Council passed the motion at its March 8 regular session.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The General Amherst Bulldogs saw their plans to return to OFSAA as the SWOSSAA champions derailed last Tuesday afternoon. The Sarnia St. Christopher Cyclones came into Amherstburg Arena and upended the Bulldogs 5-3.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – As the bicentennial of the War of 1812 approaches, the federal government is giving money to one local site that played a key role in that historic conflict.[...]

LASALLE – St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School physical education students got a chance to try new equipment with the school given an opportunity to purchase more of it.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The town's new teen centre opened its doors open the weekend with an open house Saturday and a dedication service Sunday.[...]

AMHERSTBURG -- Sometimes all you need is a positive outlook on life. That's exactly what Georgina Bedard has. The Amherstburg resident turns 90 March 12 and is all smiles. Born in Pembroke, Ontario, she was the fourth youngest of 17 children, only two of which were boys.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – Kay Douglas has come full circle. The area artist last exhibited at The Gibson Gallery 26-years-ago and also taught art classes. She opened her current exhibit, entitled "Yours for the Dreaming", last week and will again teach art classes this weekend.[...]

ESSEX – The retired deputy chief of the Essex-Windsor EMS was given a fond farewell at last Wednesday night's county council meeting. Larry Amlin was recognized for his 38 years of service, which began with the AAM Volunteer Ambulance Service in Amherstburg in 1972.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The developers of a proposed solar farm along Middle Side Road were at the Verdi Club Thursday night allowing members of the public to see what they are offering. Sarnia-based company First Solar is proposing a 10 megawatt farm on a 200-acre site.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – Parents of children at the soon-to-be-closed Amherstburg Child Care Centre appeared before town council Monday night looking for action. Windsor city council oversees the region's social services including child care and voted Feb.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The town and the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) will work together on establishing ice rates for the new Amherstburg Recreation Complex.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The concept of a new Amherstburg farmers' market was largely well received by town council Monday night. Town council embraced the idea and also approved almost $18,000 in start-up costs for the market.[...]

Now that the construction of the new Amherstburg Recreation Complex is well underway, the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association officially donated the $100,000 they had pledged several years ago. The Amherstburg Stars novice major team made the presentation to Mayor Wayne Hurst Monday night.[...]

PERTH -- The General Amherst Lady Gens have won their second straight OFSAA AA volleyball championship. The Lady Gens captured OFSAA gold Wednesday night thanks to a straight-set 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 victory over Dryden.[...]

LASALLE – St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School physical education students got a chance to try new equipment with the school given an opportunity to purchase more of it.[...]

AMHERSTBURG -- Sometimes all you need is a positive outlook on life. That's exactly what Georgina Bedard has. The Amherstburg resident turns 90 March 12 and is all smiles. Born in Pembroke, Ontario, she was the fourth youngest of 17 children, only two of which were boys.[...]

ESSEX – The retired deputy chief of the Essex-Windsor EMS was given a fond farewell at last Wednesday night's county council meeting. Larry Amlin was recognized for his 38 years of service, which began with the AAM Volunteer Ambulance Service in Amherstburg in 1972.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – Parents of children at the soon-to-be-closed Amherstburg Child Care Centre appeared before town council Monday night looking for action. Windsor city council oversees the region's social services including child care and voted Feb.[...]

AMHERSTBURG – The General Amherst Lady Gens entered this week's OFSAA AA volleyball championships in Perth as the second seed after claiming the SWOSSAA title last week.[...]

WINDSOR – The General Amherst Bulldogs boys' hockey team won their second straight WECSSAA A/AA title but had to come from behind to do it.[...]