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A panel was present to answer questions at the public information session for the proposed University of Windsor outdoor forensic laboratory to be located in Kingsville. From the left, Haley Linklater, Manager, Body Bequeathal Program and Anatomy Lab, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University; Dr. Dan Mennill, Associate Dean of Science-Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science, University of Windsor; Dr. Shari Forbes, Professor/Program Chair, Forensic Science, University of Windsor; Town of Kingsville Chief Administrative Officer John Norton; Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers; and Inspector Jamie Smith, a Superintendent for OPP Essex County Detachment.

What began last spring as a proposal for an academic institute to be located in Kingsville made its way to the residents

TONY DESANTIS

After almost 24 years of dedicated service to the most vulnerable in the community, Tony DeSantis worked his final day at Community

Pictured is Shelley Ingratta in line for her first of three soups for the day. On the right is longtime Bridge volunteer Colleen Quinlan ladling some delicious chicken taco soup for Shelley.

“We come together to pay it forward,” was a most appropriate motto said by the Soup Guru, Bill Dunn, at this year’s

Sebastian Black challenged Tee Schwarz to a game of Mario Kart, while Carrie Lacroix and Starry the Starlight Foundation mascot, cheer them on.

Children at Erie Shores HealthCare will now have a new weapon to help them battle long days being hospitalized, after a generous

Experience the excitement of waterfowl banding.

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has officially launched Jack Miner Experiences, a new immersive visitor program that opened to guests on

Children were split into age groups and then counted down to run and get all of the treats they could gather. 

About 200 kids and families made their way to Two Creeks Conservation Area north of Wheatley on Saturday, April 4 for a

Some slightly swampy grounds didn’t slow down any of the youngsters in the two egg grabbing sessions. Pictured in the photo on the right with their haul after the grab are sisters Reagan on the left and Amelia on the right, along with their mom Amanda Dimenna.

Hundreds of families made their way down to Lakeside Park’s lower bowl this past Saturday for an Easter celebration with Beau Bunny,

Ramsey James participated in the Optimist tournament for the first time on Saturday. She recently competed in a chess tournament at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor and learned how to play the game at outings provided by Windsor-Essex Christian Home Education Connection. Ramsey is pictured here in her first match of the day.

In a sport that famous French polymath Blaise Pascal referred to as “the gymnasium of the mind,” 250 young people ranging in

Maisyn’s Caped Crusaders charged into the frigid waters, not once, but twice, in support of Childcan. The superheroes were the second ranking team bringing in over $8,500 at the charity event.

Usually a visit to an island in March involves a flight south and some rest and relaxation under balmy conditions. Not so

Mystic Highway frontman Gil Gaidola (middle) powers through a CCR song on his sunburst red Rickenbacker, flanked by bandmates Nilton Medeiros, left, and Paul Ferreira. Mystic Highway played The Bank Theatre on Saturday, March 21 to a large, appreciative crowd.

There was a good moon on the rise at The Bank Theatre on Saturday, March 21 as Mystic Highway rocked the stage

Not quite two years old yet, Mila Teliszewsky, right, could be found enjoying some sweet maple syrup on the steps of the Ross Cabin at this year’s All About Maple event.

A crisp, but sunny March 14th made for a beautiful All About Maple event at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village

A martial arts demonstration upstairs at the Grovedale during last week’s Seniors Expo.

Despite a steady all-day rain, the 5th annual Kingsville Community Centre Seniors Expo packed the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre on Wednesday,

Kids were having a great time all over the grounds of the homestead on the first weekend of the Maple Syrup Festival. Two-year old twins, Noelle with dad Wesley Shuttleworth and Anna with mom Sarah, are pictured as they carefully balance themselves on a pair of stilts from long ago.

Sap flowing from tapped maple trees, the sweet smell of emerging syrup from boiling pots and families dressed in distinctive shirt patterns

After almost five years, the Wheatley Legion will once again be able to host their own functions inside their brand new building.

Elevate HER celebrates local women

Being staged in the Leamington area for a third year, Elevate HER drew 134 attendees to celebrate and learn from the many

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