Author: Rob Hornberger
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Open Streets cut back to five days this summer as council mulls event’s future Town to seek feedback from businesses, visitors and nearby residents
KINGSVILLE — Kingsville council has voted to reduce the number of days set aside for Open Streets this year. Instead of the seven days proposed by town administration, Open Streets will be held on five Saturdays during the summer — July 8, 15 and 29 and Aug. 19 and 26. Open Streets has seen a…
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The Mettawas Restaurant Train Wreck: It’s big, messy and an award winner
KINGSVILLE — The lowly sandwich has come a long way since the 4th Earl of Sandwich, hungry and not wanting to leave the gaming tables, asked for a slice of ham between two pieces of bread. Over the years, the humble sandwich evolved from its early beginning — more toppings have been added, more condiments,…
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Fraud artists exploit seniors’ isolation, generosity with ‘grandparent’ scam
KINGSVILLE — As frauds go, it’s one of the “lowest of the low.” A person posing as a police officer or court official calls a senior, saying a grandchild is in jail, often for a drug offence, and needs bail money. They may also be told quick payment will be looked upon favourably at trial…
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Burglary spree suspect a ‘person of interest’ in local electronics store B&E
KINGSVILLE — Ontario Provincial Police believe a Windsor man recently charged with a string of break-ins in Essex County may be connected to a break-in at The Source in Kingsville earlier this month. But he is not believed to be involved in similar break-ins at the Cycle Works bike shop in downtown Kingsville. All the…
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Kingsville’s growth brings challenges for fire service, new chief says
KINGSVILLE — The working life of Jason Suchiu has come full circle. He started his career in firefighting as a fire prevention officer with the Kingsville Fire Department and now he’s returned as the new chief, replacing John Quennell. In between, there was a stint with the Lakeshore fire department where he attained the rank…
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New office building evokes downtown Harrow’s Victorian past
HARROW — Kingsville lawyer Sebastian Schmoranz felt he found the perfect location for his new law offices in Harrow. It was in the heart of town at King and Queen streets. While the location at 15 King St. was ideal, the 19th-century building was not. There were no proper foundations, the old brickwork was barely…
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Dennis Rogers gets down to business as Kingsville’s new mayor Affordable housing, managed growth, waterfront development on political newcomer’s to-do list
When Dennis Rogers decided to throw his hat in the political ring his aim was to win a Kingsville council seat. That was the traditional route for someone new to politics: start small and over time work up to running for higher positions like deputy mayor or mayor. But after some thought, some input from…
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Three Leamington men charged as part of ‘massive’ drug trafficking operation
KINGSVILLE — Three Leamington men, part of what police are calling an “organized group,” have been charged with the cultivation of illegal cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Ollie Mastronardi, 69, Mark Mastronardi, 43, and Joseph Spano, 45, are also charged with growing cannabis without authorization. The charges against the three local men stem for…
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Former fire chief, sentenced to five years for sexual abuse, granted full parole
KINGSVILLE — Former fire chief Bob Kissner, sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty in 2019 of multiple counts of sexual abuse, has been granted full parole by the Parole Board of Canada. Kissner, released earlier this month, is expected to return to the Kingsville area, according to a parole board decision…
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Santos reflects on Kingsville’s dramatic growth during his years on council
Nelson Santos decided to enter municipal politics in the mid-1990s when he was covering Kingsville council for the local newspaper. Council voted in favour of selling town-owned property at the foot of Division Street next to Lakeside Park to a developer — a move that went against the town’s policy of encouraging and expanding parkland…
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Open Streets cut back to five days this summer as council mulls event’s future Town to seek feedback from businesses, visitors and nearby residents
KINGSVILLE — Kingsville council has voted to reduce the number of days set aside for Open Streets this year. Instead of the seven days proposed by town administration, Open Streets will be held on five Saturdays during the summer — July 8, 15 and 29 and Aug. 19 and 26. Open Streets has seen a…
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The Mettawas Restaurant Train Wreck: It’s big, messy and an award winner
KINGSVILLE — The lowly sandwich has come a long way since the 4th Earl of Sandwich, hungry and not wanting to leave the gaming tables, asked for a slice of ham between two pieces of bread. Over the years, the humble sandwich evolved from its early beginning — more toppings have been added, more condiments,…
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Fraud artists exploit seniors’ isolation, generosity with ‘grandparent’ scam
KINGSVILLE — As frauds go, it’s one of the “lowest of the low.” A person posing as a police officer or court official calls a senior, saying a grandchild is in jail, often for a drug offence, and needs bail money. They may also be told quick payment will be looked upon favourably at trial…
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Burglary spree suspect a ‘person of interest’ in local electronics store B&E
KINGSVILLE — Ontario Provincial Police believe a Windsor man recently charged with a string of break-ins in Essex County may be connected to a break-in at The Source in Kingsville earlier this month. But he is not believed to be involved in similar break-ins at the Cycle Works bike shop in downtown Kingsville. All the…
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Kingsville’s growth brings challenges for fire service, new chief says
KINGSVILLE — The working life of Jason Suchiu has come full circle. He started his career in firefighting as a fire prevention officer with the Kingsville Fire Department and now he’s returned as the new chief, replacing John Quennell. In between, there was a stint with the Lakeshore fire department where he attained the rank…
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New office building evokes downtown Harrow’s Victorian past
HARROW — Kingsville lawyer Sebastian Schmoranz felt he found the perfect location for his new law offices in Harrow. It was in the heart of town at King and Queen streets. While the location at 15 King St. was ideal, the 19th-century building was not. There were no proper foundations, the old brickwork was barely…
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Dennis Rogers gets down to business as Kingsville’s new mayor Affordable housing, managed growth, waterfront development on political newcomer’s to-do list
When Dennis Rogers decided to throw his hat in the political ring his aim was to win a Kingsville council seat. That was the traditional route for someone new to politics: start small and over time work up to running for higher positions like deputy mayor or mayor. But after some thought, some input from…
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Three Leamington men charged as part of ‘massive’ drug trafficking operation
KINGSVILLE — Three Leamington men, part of what police are calling an “organized group,” have been charged with the cultivation of illegal cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Ollie Mastronardi, 69, Mark Mastronardi, 43, and Joseph Spano, 45, are also charged with growing cannabis without authorization. The charges against the three local men stem for…
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Former fire chief, sentenced to five years for sexual abuse, granted full parole
KINGSVILLE — Former fire chief Bob Kissner, sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty in 2019 of multiple counts of sexual abuse, has been granted full parole by the Parole Board of Canada. Kissner, released earlier this month, is expected to return to the Kingsville area, according to a parole board decision…
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Santos reflects on Kingsville’s dramatic growth during his years on council
Nelson Santos decided to enter municipal politics in the mid-1990s when he was covering Kingsville council for the local newspaper. Council voted in favour of selling town-owned property at the foot of Division Street next to Lakeside Park to a developer — a move that went against the town’s policy of encouraging and expanding parkland…
