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2025 - The Year in Review - Jan to Apr

The year 2025 has ended and here’s a sample of just some of the things we covered over the past 12 months. For further details on these stories and for even more information on the year gone by, visit www.rivertowntimes.com . JANUARY •Family and friends of Kathleen “Kay” Bertrand gathered to celebrate her 100th birthday. Bertrand has four children, ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mayor Michael Prue, Councillor Diane Pouget, Essex

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About 105 Christmas meals served by Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

Volunteers with the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission helped serve 105 turkey dinners to people on Christmas Day. It is a labour of love for Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister and the team of volunteers. The Mission served its Christmas turkey dinner at noon on Christmas Day with 105 meals served both in-person and by take-out. The meal featured turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots, sweet potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, buns and de

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2025 - The Year in Review - May to Aug

MAY •Approximately 300 people attend a job fair for the newest Mercato Fresh store, which is the fourth store in the Mercato chain. The new store is located at 365 Sandwich St. S. •The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) presented its 20th annual Business Excellence Awards. James H. Sutton Funeral Home was recognized for its 120th anniversary, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for its 50th anniversary and the River Town Times for its 30th anniversary. The RTT was recognized

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2025 - The Year in Review - Sept to Dec

SEPTEMBER •The Harrow Fair brought together families, farmers, and fairgoers for a weekend of tradition, competition, and entertainment. This year’s new addition — the outhouse races — proved to be an instant hit with the crowd. •The Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook was unveiled at a launch at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Proceeds from the cookbook benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, with mission president Tim McAllister featured on the cover. Creation of the Amh

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Woman in critical condition after three-vehicle crash

A three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. last Sunday. The Windsor Police Service states that an elderly woman is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision in Amherstburg. That report was issued Monday morning, after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. Sunday. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Jan. 4, police say members of the Amherstburg Detachment responded

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Small earthquake in Amherstburg on New Year’s Day

A small earthquake was reported in Amherstburg Jan. 1 around 11:19 a.m. The image from the Earthquakes Canada website shows the approximate epicentre and where reports of the earthquake being felt came in from. Those hearing a rumble or those who felt a brief shake on New Year’s Day can attribute that to an earthquake that saw its epicentre in Amherstburg. Earthquakes Canada confirms that an earthquake did, in fact, occur in Amherstburg with its epicentre just in the area of

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Another year of helping people for the AAM Goodfellows

A total of 90 gift baskets were packed

Dec 23, 2025

Donations pour into Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission

‘Tis the season to help non-profit organizations and the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is one that has been aided by many. Among the donations that have been been made public is one by the Fort Malden Animal Hospital. The animal hospital are sponsoring a local family for Christmas, but they are also sponsoring the Christmas meal itself at the mission. The Fort Malden Animal Hospital sponsored a family and the Christmas turkeys for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship

Dec 23, 2025

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ARTS & CULTURE

Christmas decorations light up the town

Lakewood Dr. Lakewood Dr. The holiday season saw many homes lit up spectacularly. Here are just a few of the homes around Amherstburg that stood out. Alma St. Gore St.

Dec 29, 2025

Nativity Play at St. Andrew's

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg held its annual Nativity Play the morning of Dec. 21. Led by Rev. Shirley Carleton and the congregation, the large crowd in the church hall enjoyed this year's production. The entire show is on the church's YouTube site, found by searching St. Andrew's Amherstburg. (RTT Photos by Ron Giofu)

Dec 23, 2025

Christmas Concert at Encounter Church

Encounter Church held a Christmas concert Dec. 20 with the church’s children’s choir performing along with a performance from Avryl Levesque (above) on her saxophone, Arianna Wallace (below) on the flute, associate pastor Kevin Saunders singing and playing guitar, the duo of Aryn Shaw and daughter Kinsley and Valerie Fox reading “T’was the Night Before Christmas.” More photos are on the RTT’s social media accounts. (RTT Photos by Ron Giofu)

Dec 23, 2025

WSO at Seasons

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra brought its “Music for Health” program to Seniors in Windsor-Essex County. Sponsored by Caesars Windsor Cares, this program brought the power of live music to retirement and nursing homes, including Seasons Amherstburg last Wednesday. The WSO string quartet performed from a range of genres, with residents choosing the selections. The WSO states these concerts are fully interactive, fostering meaningful connection between musicians and audience w

Dec 16, 2025

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SPORTS

Hockey for Hospice tournament raises over $611k

The Libro Centre in Amherstburg was one of the four Essex County arenas busy during the Dec. 27-29 Hockey for Hospice tournment. The 29 th annual Hockey for Hospice maintained its holiday tradition of kids having fun playing hockey and raising big bucks for Hospice at the same time. The 2025 edition of the hockey tournament raised $611,237, surpassing the roughly $535,000 raised in 2024. The three-day tournament, which ran Dec. 27-29, featured four arenas and eight ice pads

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Leach and Russett lead the way in Admirals’ win over Walpole Island

Admirals forwards Cory Leach (10) and Finnigan Russett (18) crash the Walpole Island net last Saturday. Amherstburg won 6-1. The Amherstburg Admirals started 2026 on a high note Saturday night, topping the Walpole Island 6-1. Trailing 1-0 after the first period at the Libro Centre, the hosts quickly made some adjustments and got an excellent effort out of Cory Leach and Finnigan Russett. “In that first period, we were a little shaky and we couldn’t capitalize. I don’t think w

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Opinions and concerns voiced about Murray St

It has come to my attention that there are a few business owners interested in closing Murray St. from Ramsay St. to Dalhousie St. Shutting it completely down to vehicles and with limited access. It is my understanding at the Amherstburg Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting on January 15 at 5 p.m., could see this closure could be an agenda item or be brought up under new business. The EDC makes recommendations to council, just as it did regarding a two year extension

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Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission gives thanks for support during 2025

As another year comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the people of Amherstburg for the incredible support shown to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission throughout the year. Your generosity, compassion, and willingness to help do not go unnoticed and are never taken for granted. We are deeply grateful for the many volunteers who continue to step forward to support the Mission. It truly takes many hands to do this work, and with some of o

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