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Essex Free Press & Essex Voice newspaper collections moved to Leddy Library’s Archives
The history of newspapers in the Town of Essex is one that goes back to 1879; a time where the small village was growing, even predating Essex Centre receiving town status in 1890.
In those early days, the newspaper ran under the various titles – including The Essex Centre Chronicle and The Essex Liberal – before being established as the Essex Free Press around 1889. It remained under the ownership of the Brett family from 1896 to 2011, a legacy in literature that lived ne

ESSEX FREE PRESS
6 minutes ago4 min read


CLEC’s Mayors’ Luncheon connects community leaders to clients looking for employment
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For two-decades, Community Living Essex County – a local organization dedicated to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
11 minutes ago5 min read


73’s quest for eight has to wait, Barons crowned Schmalz Cup Champions
by Garrett Fodor It was a make-or-break week for the Essex 73’s, as it entered play last week down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series with...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
7 days ago3 min read


Essex County amends County Procurement for a Canada First Strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Back in February, Essex County Council directed Administration to explore a buy Canadian...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
7 days ago4 min read


Lots of support shown to Essex-wide clean-up
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex partnered with the Rotary Club to host the annual Community Clean-Up on...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
7 days ago1 min read


Retiring Essex CAO reflects on serving community in which he grew-up and raised a family
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex CAO Doug Sweet grew-up in Essex, raised his family in Essex, and has been proud to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 76 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes for May 5, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Q1 2025 build permits down, average house sale prices up compared to Q1 2024 Council...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 75 min read


Lazee G Ranch welcomes community to enjoy “Horse Day”
by Garrett Fodor From seasoned equestrians to curious kids meeting their first pony, Lazee G Ranch’s annual Horse Day offered something...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 72 min read


Essex Council tells province it opposes expansion of Strong Mayor Powers
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Last week, the Town of Essex received a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 164 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Easter Egg-stravaganza gets best turnout in years
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum got an early hop on Easter on Sunday, as it hosted its...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 162 min read


73’s raise Stobbs Division Title, shift focus to Flyers
Stobbs Division Title Champions! by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s has dethroned the reigning Schmalz Cup Champions and is now setting its...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 95 min read


Essex to request OPP be more engaged with community activities, will evaluate facility needs
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex hosted a special meeting on Monday evening, outlining...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 95 min read


Local Constable reps Ontario in Law Enforcement Torch Run final leg with Special Olympics
by Garrett Fodor Photos submitted by Jim Chauvin When Essex OPP Constable Jim Chauvin first began to work with the Special Olympics and...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 23 min read


DeYong wants Kingsville/ENWIN relationship, request second feeder line following E.L.K sale
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At an upcoming regular meeting, Kingsville Deputy Mayor Kim DeYong will ask fellow...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 22 min read


Essex Fire participates in live fire training with Ontario Fire Marshal mobile unit
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In 2024, Firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue Services responded to 348 calls, of which 27...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 24 min read


Bondy joins Mayors for Meals campaign
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy volunteered to help deliver hot meals to 11 area clients on...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 262 min read


Essex County Council votes to reduce speed limits at CR46/Manning, 4th Conc./Walker Road
by Greg Layson Essex County residents will soon have to start taking things a little more slowly when they’re out and about in their...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 263 min read


Grocery store, hotel, and more planned for Essex Centre
by Greg Layson Big things are coming to Essex Centre. A lot of them. Town of Essex’s Director of Development Services, Lori Chadwick,...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 192 min read


Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 17, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Additional funds for Harrow and Essex arena projects approved Essex Council approved...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 197 min read


E.L.K. Energy sold to ENWIN
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiatives Photo of Group - Submitted The Town of Essex has agreed to sell all of its E.L.K Energy,...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 195 min read
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