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

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

Squirettes of Mary #1001 and McGregor K of C Council #2844 help with meal