INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Skills competition a highlight of Cardinals’ tournament www.rivertowntimes.com/post/skills-... These stories, and more, on the RTT's website!

Skills competition a highlight of Cardinals’ tournament

One thing for certain, the Amherstburg Cardinals certainly have some fast runners.Two of them received medals as part of an exciting skills competition as part of a baseball tournament last weekend at...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Local Special Olympian honoured by her workplace www.rivertowntimes.com/post/local-s...

Local Special Olympian honoured by her workplace

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...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: H. Murray Smith Centennial Park restoration aided by Walker Aggregates donation www.rivertowntimes.com/post/h-murra...

H. Murray Smith Centennial Park restoration aided by Walker donation

The revitalization of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park got some assistance thanks to a company with roots in Amherstburg.Walker Industrial Holdings Ltd. announced a donation of $100,000 to the restorat...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Courtney seeking third term on #Amherstburg town council www.rivertowntimes.com/post/courtne...

Courtney seeking third term on council

Peter Courtney is looking for another term on Amherstburg town councillor.Courtney, one of two incumbents looking for re-election as a councillor in the Oct. 26 municipal election, was first elected i...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Cleminson wants to listen and ask tough questions if elected www.rivertowntimes.com/post/clemins...

Cleminson wants to listen and ask tough questions if elected

Frank Cleminson wants to bring his skills and ask the tough questions to town council, if elected.Cleminson is running for a councillor seat in the Oct. 26 municipal election, stating he has experienc...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Fryer aiming to "bring back integrity to governance of our community” www.rivertowntimes.com/post/fryer-a...

Fryer aiming to "bring back integrity to governance of our community”

Bill Fryer is seeking the top political job in Amherstburg.Fryer is running for mayor in the Oct. 26 municipal election and says town council needs to take more control in the decision-making process,...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: #Amherstburg mayoral hopeful dropped from certified list of candidates www.rivertowntimes.com/post/amherst...

Amherstburg mayoral hopeful dropped from certified list of candidates

An Amherstburg mayoral hopeful has had his nomination rejected but is continuing to fight.Frank Cerasa is no longer listed as a mayoral candidate due to an issue pertaining to his 25 endorsements and ...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: “Barrels & Brass” transports #Amherstburg back to the 1920’s www.rivertowntimes.com/post/barrels...

“Barrels & Brass” transports Amherstburg back to the 1920’s

The downtown core of Amherstburg was transformed back into the 1920’s last weekend.The Marsh Historical Collection presented “Barrels & Brass,” a look back at Prohibition-era Amherstburg. The event wa...

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SKILLS ON DISPLAY — The Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association held a U7 and U9 baseball tournament in town Aug. 21-23 with a skills competition being one of the highlights. Players from teams from around the region were at Malden Centre Park for the skills competition.

Pick up this week's River Town Times! Read more #Amherstburg election coverage, "Barrels & Brass" presented by Marsh Historical Collection, bicycle kiosk celebrated, town gets $100K for park redevelopment, Special Olympian honoured, loads of baseball action and more! #LocalNewsMatters

Check out the River Town Times' website! More stories, more photos, more ads, more information! www.rivertowntimes.com The print edition will start hitting newspaper boxes, apartments and stores in #Amherstburg starting Wednesday morning. We also distribute to stores in Essex, Harrow and LaSalle!

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BARRELS & BRASS = The Marsh Historical Collection presented "Barrels & Brass," a look back at the Prohibition era in 1920's #Amherstburg Aug. 21-23. It was a different way to present local history, said Marsh Historical Collection co-ordinator Meg Reiner. Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...

The second day of "Barrels & Brass" is wrapping up today with exhibits, speakeasys and tours. The third and final day is Sunday, Aug. 23. Schedule at www.marshcollection.org.

Our community events column is online and in print! Visit the RTT's website, go to the "Here's What's Happening" tab and then click on the "Community Events" tab and read the full list of all upcoming non-profit events! Go to our website for the full list! www.rivertowntimes.com/here-s-what-...

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KEY FOUND - Key and lanyard found in Toddy Jones Park. If it belongs to you, it can be recovered at the River Town Times office. 519-736-4175. Our hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 9 a.m.-12 noon Friday.

Relive the Prohibition era in #Amherstburg tomorrow through Sunday! The Marsh Historical Collection presents "Barrels & Brass" with storytelling, speakeasys, live theater, music, silent movies and more. More information and a schedule at www.marshcollection.org.

SPECIAL OLYMPIC MEDALIST — The Sobeys store in Amherstburg honoured one of its employees Aug. 19 after she returned from the Canadian Special Olympics national games with five medals in rhythmic gymnastics (two gold, one silver and two bronze). The games were Aug. 11-15 in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: #Amherstburg Karate Club celebrates fifth anniversary www.rivertowntimes.com/post/akc-cel... These stories (and more!) available on the RTT's website!

AKC celebrates its fifth anniversary

The Amherstburg Karate Club (AKC) celebrated a milestone with their students and their parents last Sunday.The club is owned by Sensei Chad Waldron, Sensei Matthew Gholampoor and Senpai Stefan Miller ...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: U10 Cardinals Rep team heading to OBA championship www.rivertowntimes.com/post/u10-car...

U10 Cardinals Rep team heading to OBA championship

The Amherstburg Cardinals U10 Rep baseball team will be playing for a provincial title.The Cardinals qualified for the Ontario Baseball Association’s (OBA) championship with an 8-5 win in playdown act...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Green Bin program’s second phase launched with #Amherstburg included www.rivertowntimes.com/post/green-b...

Green Bin program’s second phase launched with Amherstburg included

The regional Green Bin program is moving into its second phase and it involves the three remaining municipalities not yet in – including Amherstburg.Green bins will be distributed in September to home...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Pouget-Papak aims to make positive change www.rivertowntimes.com/post/pouget-...

Pouget-Papak aims to make positive change

Stephanie Pouget-Papak says she has given back to the community in several ways and now wants to do so as a member of town council.Pouget-Papak is seeking a councillor position in the Oct. 26 municipa...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Allaire seeking second term as a councillor www.rivertowntimes.com/post/allaire...

Allaire seeking second term as a councillor

Molly Allaire is looking to build on what she has done in her first term as a councillor.Allaire is seeking re-election in the Oct. 26 municipal election and while it took a couple of years to learn o...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: #Amherstburg fire hall project delayed again, fire chief offers explanation www.rivertowntimes.com/post/fire-ha...

Fire hall project delayed again, fire chief offers explanation

The construction of the new Amherstburg fire hall has been delayed once again.It was learned late last week, thanks to a post from Councillor Molly Allaire on social media, that the project has been d...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Changes made to Town of #Amherstburg's finance department www.rivertowntimes.com/post/changes...

Changes made to town's financial services department

Changes are being made to the town’s finance department, including a new treasurer and deputy treasurer.A bylaw was passed during the Aug. 10 meeting of Amherstburg town council that added the title a...

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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: History exhibited at Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show www.rivertowntimes.com/post/history...

History exhibited at Steam & Gas Show

The 40th annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show returned to the museum of a similar name last weekend and gave the public a look back at farming eras gone by.The show was held at the Essex County...

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Check out this week's RTT! Read about the #Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show, delays to the new #Amherstburg fire hall, two more Amherstburg candidate profiles, phase two of Green Bin program launched, local athlete wins bronze at national track meet, U10 Cards Rep team going to OBAs & more.

New stories, new ads, new photos now on the River Town Times' website! www.rivertowntimes.com The print edition will start hitting apartments, stores and newspaper boxes in Amherstburg on Wednesday. We also have locations in Essex, Harrow and LaSalle to pick up the RTT!

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ESSEX STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW — The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum held its 40th annual show Aug. 14-16 at Co-An Park. The event featured a parade, demonstrations using antique farm equipment, tractor pulls, vendors, entertainment, displays and more. Album: www.facebook.com/media/set?va...

OFF TO OBA'S - The #Amherstburg Cardinals U10 teams qualified for the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championship thanks to an 8-5 win over LaSalle Aug. 16 at Bill Wigle Park. The OBA tournament will be Labour Day in Midland.

CYCLE THE BURG — The Aug. 14-16 weekend at Open Air is "Cycle the Burg" with the Krusher BMX Stunt Shows being a highlight. Vendors and a group ride were among the other events as part of the weekend. Album: www.facebook.com/media/set?va...