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39th edition of Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show revs-up McGregor
by Garrett Fodor Engines were firing on all cylinders as the 39th Annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show rolled into McGregor this...

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7 days ago2 min read


Annual contribution of $1M planned for EWEMS ‘hub and spoke’ station
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council were presented with the first update on the proposed...

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7 days ago3 min read


Essex County Plowing Match attracts most spectators than it has in years
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With competitors firmly focused on straightness and uniformity in creating furrows, and...

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Aug 73 min read


Hogs for Hospice celebrates 10-years of uniting the community for a cause
by Garrett Fodor Hogs for Hospice roared into its 10th anniversary this past weekend, drawing tens of thousands to Leamington and...

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Aug 73 min read


Lake Crest Beach residents to remove pickleball court built on town property without permission
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Lake Crest Beach residents of Colchester who developed a pickleball court on town property...

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Jul 234 min read


Lazee G Ranch’s “Shodeo” showcases young riders' talents
by Garrett Fodor From dazzling displays to tight turns and synchronized riding, all kinds of talent were on display at Lazee G Ranch’s...

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Jul 232 min read


Essex launches revamped online ‘Report a Problem’ tool that allows residents to check on status
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex’s “Report a Problem” online platform – that allows residents to relay...

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Jul 164 min read


Zoning By-Law amendment provisionally adopted for 265 Maidstone Ave. E
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council provisionally amended the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of Essex,...

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Jul 163 min read


Bronze plaque highlights Colchester’s Snider House history
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative During the latter part of the 1700s, the government of King George III granted United...

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Jul 163 min read


36th annual Essex Fun Fest goes over well, despite the heat
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With a packed schedule of activities, live music, and variety of entertainment, the 36th...

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Jul 94 min read


Tom Bonneau announced as 2025 Essex Citizen of the Year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative As a member of the Holy Name Knights of Columbus (Council 3305), Training Officer with St....

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Jul 93 min read


Decision finally made on Walnut Street reconstruction
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex finally directed Administration on how to proceed with the...

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Jul 94 min read


Fun Fest 5k brings cheers and medals for a cause
by Garrett Fodor From footsteps pounding the pavement to cheers of excitement, Sadler’s Nature Park was the scene Sunday for one of the...

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Jul 92 min read


Maidstone Museum’s first Vintage Invitational Car Show gets traction with great turnout
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is always looking for ways to bring in new individuals by...

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Jul 22 min read


Open Streets draws a crowd to Harrow
by Garrett Fodor Summer is in full force, bringing warm temperatures and a buzz of excitement in the air with various events happening...

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Jul 23 min read


Essex Centre StreetFest kicks-off summer season
by Garrett Fodor From hot weather to cool treats and sweet deals, summer is now here and the community rang it in by kicking-off its...

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Jun 252 min read


New connection could supply Union Water, Windsor Utilities in planned/emergency shutdown
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Union Water Supply System (UWSS) hosted its first Public Information Centre regarding a...

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Jun 253 min read


Essex County supports revising regional Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Administration for the County of Essex was directed to develop a revised Community Safety &...

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Jun 255 min read


Annual Walleye Derby continues in Greg Horoky’s memory
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Since 1992, fishermen and anglers have launched their boats in the Lake Erie water to...

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Jun 183 min read


EDHS Valedictorian to fellow grads: there is “beauty in endings”
Addysyn King, the EDHS class of 2025 class Valedictorian by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A massive round of applause...

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Jun 184 min read
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