DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS TONIGHT — Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight before going to bed as Daylight Savings Time ends. It is also a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — The music series "Friday Night Live" returns to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (129 Simcoe St.) Nov. 7. Performers include Doc & The Rev, Monique Moisenko, Phil Nitz, Johnny Mac, Jim Vance and the St. Andrew's choir. Free admission, donations welcome.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2025 — Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 organized the annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Amherstburg. Veterans were honoured for their service to Canada via a parade and service at the cenotaph in King's Navy Yard Park. Album: facebook.com/media/set?vani…

MEMORIES OF YESTERDAY" — Thanks to the Marsh Historical Collection, the RTT has an ongoing feature to help showcase the history of #Amherstburg! Check it out in this week's issue! To sponsor this feature, e-mail Laura at [email protected] or call her at 519-736-4175.

A routine test of the national Alert Ready emergency alerting system is scheduled for our area on Wed, November 19 at 12:55pm. The test message will be distributed over TV, radio and compatible wireless devices. Alert Ready is Canada's alerting system. alertready.ca

INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: .Community Living Essex County celebrates $104,000 in Ontario Trillium Grant funding for "Future Proof" project rivertowntimes.com/post/clec-cele…

Emergency crews are attending an accident on Alma near 5th Concession. Please avoid the area and expect delays until the scene is cleared.

ATTENTION NON-PROFIT GROUPS —The River Town Times is welcoming write-ups from non-profit organizations or churches. Tell us about your 2025! What's coming in 2026? Submit your stories (350-500 words max.) to Ron at [email protected] by Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. Photos welcome!

Thank you to "Santa," who dropped this off at my doorstep today. The gift is appreciated, but the person/people behind it are appreciated much more!

POLL — How did 2025 go for you? #HappyNewYear2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The River Town Times wishes all of our readers and advertisers a Happy New Year! We look forward to your continued support in 2026!

Reminder to non-profit organizations and churches who wish to be included our free community groups recaps - please have your written submissions (350-500 words maximum) and photos sent to Ron at [email protected] by Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. The RTT will start running them Jan. 14.

The Admirals game tonight in Harrow against the Blenheim Blades has been postponed. The next game for #Amherstburg is Saturday night at the Libro Centre against Dresden. Faceoff at 7:30 p.m.

Five crews on the scene of a structure fire on Lakewood Drive. Please stay away from the area.

Extreme cold is affecting Windsor-Essex. The Windsor Police Service reminds residents to be mindful and take the following precautions during the cold weather:   · Travel carefully: Roads may be icy. Slow down, leave extra space, and drive with caution. · Check on vulnerable

Classique nous Oops, we did it again #GoHabsGo

Randy Savage is attacked! PLUS: A green screen of the MAP room?! Watch the 7/9/1988 WWF Canon with us here: youtube.com/watch?v=jMTbKO…

INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet: Community dinners resume at new location rivertowntimes.com/post/community…

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — Free music series returns to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. Donations welcome. Entertainment to include Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, The Romains, Phil Nitz, Monique Belanger and Joe & Rachel Perry. The church located at 129 Simcoe St.

Mild temps in Amherstburg mean ice on rivers, ponds & lakes is NOT safe. 🚒 AFD warns fluctuating temps weaken ice from underneath, creating hidden danger near shorelines & moving water. ⚠️ Keep kids & pets off. ❗ No walking, skating, ATVs. 📞 Call 911 if someone falls through.