Take a look back at the top photos of 2015 on BlackburnNews.com from across Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex.
Local World War II veteran Ralph Mayville speaks with reporters on February 6, 2015 about receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Photo courtesy Bonnie Westley Laporte
Photo courtesy Phil and Laurie Kraayenbrink
Walpole Island residents join the nationwide #ShutDownCanada movement at the intersection of Hwy. 40 and Dufferin Ave. on February 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
BlackburnNews.com file photo.
Photo courtesy of LaSalle Fire Service.
Windsor firefighters respond to a blaze at 761 Windsor Ave. on February 18, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
The scene after a fire at a repair shop at 107 Erie St. in Ridgetown. February 27, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
It's announced that Patti France (right) takes over for John Strasser (far left) as President of St. Clair College, February 26, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
The scene of an intentionally set fire in the 800-block of Assumption St. in Windsor, March 4, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Protesters picket outside an apartment on Taylor Ave in Chatham (Photo taken by Jake Kislinsky).
A crash near Blenheim, Mar. 26, 2015. (Photo by Matt Weverink)
Reno was brought to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society as a malnourished puppy and has since found a forever home with Derek, March 26, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Emergency crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash on Wyandotte St. E at St. Rose Ave., March 31, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
OPSEU members hold a rally on Dougall Ave. in Windsor, April 16, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Windsor police investigate a crash in the 1900 block of Ypres Ave., April 23, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Students protest the University of Windsor's decision to increase tuition fees, April 28, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
OPP officers investigate a fatal crash on Hwy. 3 near Morse Rd., April 29, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Fran Ferguson, left, and sister Rose Tako left the Windsor Express game disappointed after learning it was cancelled, April 30, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (middle), Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (right) and members of the Howe family get set to unveil the name of Windsor-Detroit's new bridge, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Divers compete in the FINA Diving World Series 2015 in Windsor, May 22, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Police investigate an apparent homicide in the 500 block of Brant St., June 4, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Emergency crews respond to a walk-in clinic on Tecumseh Rd. E after a car smashes through the front window, June 8, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
The 28th annual LaSalle Strawberry Festival, June 11, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Damages after deer crashes through Tim Hortons window in downtown Chatham, June 11, 2015. (Photo courtesy of Murray Holland)
Thousands attend the 2015 Detroit Ford Fireworks Display along Windsor's waterfront on June 22, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
Thousands attend the 2015 Detroit Ford Fireworks Display along Windsor's waterfront on June 22, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens attends the Pan Am torch ceremony at city hall, June 16, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
A tree on Dawson St during the June 27, 2015 storm (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)
Fire smolders at Windsor Raceway July 1, 2015. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)
Outgoing WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation CEO Sandra Pupatello speaks at a news conference alongside board chairperson Martin Komsa, July 6, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Windsor police dog Hasko is trained in detecting explosives, September 16, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
A super blood moon occurred on September 27, 2015. (Photo by Simon Crouch)
People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Agamemnon Windsor, Ontario branch seen at the HMCS Hunter building on October 28, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
CUPE 1358 President Darlene Sawchuk attends a protest, October 27, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Chatham-Kent emergency personnel remove a stolen truck from the Thames River November 30, 2015. (Photo by Simon Crouch)
