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OPP make arrest in countywide crime spree
The accused culprit behind a countywide crime spree is facing 16 criminal charges after police allegedly stopped him in a stolen car. Despite making an arrest, provincial police are warning people not...
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Lavender Fest draws large crowds despite downpours
Organizers say at least 1,000 people attended the fourth annual Lavender Fest at Serenity Lavender Farm in Colchester over the weekend, despite hours of rainy weather. Downpours on Saturday failed to...
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Windsor Weekend In Pictures: June 27-28, 2015
A flooded corn field is pictured on Erie Rd. South, south of Harrow, Sunday, June 28, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Water fills a farmer’s field on Highway #3, east of Leamington, Saturday, June...
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Missing Lakeshore man found inside farm equipment dealership
A 77-year-old Lakeshore man was found at a farm equipment compound after being reported missing over the weekend, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Workers found Stefan Hrinkanic and his car...
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Plenty to see and do for Canada’s birthday in Windsor-Essex County
Celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday with cake, fireworks and a day at the beach on Wednesday in Windsor. Environment Canada forecasts a pleasant afternoon, with a high of 24 C and a 30 per cent chance of...
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Record wet June hurting farmers who still want to plant soybeans
Even with a rare crop insurance extension announced Monday, the chances of salvaging the 2015 spring planting season in July looks grim. Farmers who usually start planting corn and soybeans in late...
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Windsor In Pictures: June 29, 2015
Windsor Star photographers were out and about in the city and county. Check out the gallery: Bowling shoes at The Bowlero Family Fun Centre are shown on Monday, June 29, 2105, in Windsor, ON. The west...
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Photos: Jamieson golfers tee it up at Essex
Owen Coughlin tees off during the Jamieson Junior Golf Tour at the Essex Golf & Country Club in LaSalle, ON. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Brandon Mihalo gives an iron a...
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Windsor In Pictures: July 1, 2015
Joan Kopke, a British South African is all smiles after becoming a Canadian citizen at a Citizen swearing-in ceremony at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Wednesday, July 1,...
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Updated: Talks resuming after grocery workers strike
Loblaw Companies Ltd. and the United Food and Commercial Workers union resumed contract negotiations Thursday after employees at nine Southwestern Ontario grocery stores went on strike that morning....
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Windsor In Pictures: July 2, 2015
Jen Bauder, who is legally blind, had a chance to see her two sons clearly on Thursday, July 2, 2015, thanks to the generous donation of an anonymous individual. She was able to purchase eSight glasses...
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Building market is hot in Amherstburg
Building is booming in Amherstburg, with new housing starts up 25 per cent over last year’s numbers according to the town’s chief building official. “We are putting basements in every week throughout...
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Video: Yoga In The Sunshine
Gina Wasserlein-Peto, centre, a certified yoga teacher, leads a group of JC Fresh Farms workers in a yoga session on Graham Sideroad Friday July 03, 2015. The Friday afternoon yoga session was...
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Flood watch in place as lake and river levels reach highest since 1980s
Homeowners in Windsor and other waterfront locations across Essex County are crossing their fingers for sunny weather after watching area lakes and the Detroit River reach their highest levels since...
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Swimming not recommended at nine of 10 area beaches
Point Pelee National Park’s Northwest Beach is about the only safe public beach to swim in this weekend, according to the latest water testing results conducted by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit....
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Windsor In Pictures: July 3, 2015
The Star’s photographers had you covered on Friday, July 3, 2015. Check out the gallery. The Windsor Stars’ Stephen Ademolu gets tripped up by the Master’s FA Farzan Mizazadeh and Deo Daniel Nash...
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Weekend In Pictures: July 4-5, 2015
The Star’s photographers covered Windsor and Essex County on July 4-5, 2015. Check out the gallery. University of Windsor biology graduate Marisa Market is heading to University of Ottawa where she’s...
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Video and Photos: Amherstburg Ribfest
Thousands of people lined up to taste some of the best ribs during this weekend’s Amherstburg Ribfest, which was held on July 4-5. Piramilan Thuraisihgam bites into a rack of ribs at Ribfest in...
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