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

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For two-decades, Community Living Essex County – a local organization dedicated to...

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...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Back in February, Essex County Council directed Administration to explore a buy Canadian...

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

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex CAO Doug Sweet grew-up in Essex, raised his family in Essex, and has been proud to...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Q1 2025 build permits down, average house sale prices up compared to Q1 2024 Council...

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

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Last week, the Town of Essex received a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum got an early hop on Easter on Sunday, as it hosted its...

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

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative   Council for the Town of Essex hosted a special meeting on Monday evening, outlining...

by Garrett Fodor Photos submitted by Jim Chauvin When Essex OPP Constable Jim Chauvin first began to work with the Special Olympics and...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At an upcoming regular meeting, Kingsville Deputy Mayor Kim DeYong will ask fellow...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In 2024, Firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue Services responded to 348 calls, of which 27...

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

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...

by Greg Layson Big things are coming to Essex Centre. A lot of them. Town of Essex’s Director of Development Services, Lori Chadwick,...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Additional funds for Harrow and Essex arena projects approved Essex Council approved...

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,...