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ESSEX FREE PRESS
2 hours ago2 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
2 hours ago7 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
2 hours ago5 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 122 min read
ERCA taps into John R. Park Homestead for Maple Fest
by Garrett Fodor From a timeless tradition to modern innovation, all things maple and maple syrup production were displayed as part of...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 123 min read
Essex’s comedic musician Jon Brett releases the Most Canadian Song Ever “No Doubt About It”
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex’s musical comedian, Jon Brett, is at it again, now introducing his newest tune, the...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 124 min read
Essex native and former Olympian takes his place in Brock’s Hall of Fame
by Garrett Fodor - Photos submitted. What began as playful fun on the playground eventually evolved into a career filled with accolades,...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 52 min read
Annual Essex Train Show keeps on track
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative There was plenty to see and do over the weekend at the annual Essex Train Show, from...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Mar 54 min read
Union Water provides update on changes taken in becoming a municipal service corporation
- explains water rate increases, moratorium on large industrial & greenhouse projects - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 264 min read
Essex County supports removal of inter-prov trade barriers, examine “Buy Canadian Procurement” strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In reaction to potential looming US tariff threats, Council for the County of Essex passed...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 262 min read
Council votes to allow GIP to keep on truckin’ topsoil to McGregor fill site
by Greg Layson Essex Councillors have reversed a decision that stopped a construction company from continuing to dump excess soil at a...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 263 min read
Town of Essex recognizes local heritage and history preservationists
by Greg Layson Photo submitted by the Town of Essex The Town of Essex recognized four people and organizations for keeping the Town’s...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 193 min read
Army and Navy battle on the ice for the 5th annual ‘Grapes Cup’ and local hockey supremacy
by Garrett Fodor In what has been a friendly rivalry throughout the years, the Army and the Navy faced-off on the ice to battle for...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 191 min read
Hundreds take advantage of Essex Family Day Fun Zone, skates, and swims
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative There was plenty to do to celebrate Family Day on Monday in Essex. Thanks to the Town of...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 54 min read
Essex County Library had a ‘dramatic increase’ in program attendance in 2024
- Harrow’s hours increased from 17-42 hours per week, new Strategic Plan sets vision - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Feb 52 min read
EDHS hosts 33rd annual Red Raider Rebound
by Garrett Fodor Some of Essex County’s basketball stars of tomorrow were on display at Essex District High School last week, as the 33rd...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jan 291 min read
Colchester North raises funds during "Fight Like Mason” spirit day
submitted to EFP Photos submitted Colchester North Public School hosted a "Fight Like Mason” spirit day on Friday, allowing students to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jan 294 min read
Essex COA approves request to severance five lots at developing Inspiration Industrial Park
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex’s Committee of Adjustment (COA) approved the Consent Application to sever five lots...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jan 292 min read
Everyone welcome to be themselves at Amherstburg’s True Fest
by Greg Layson Pablo Jimenez Lopez could very well serve as the poster child for the annual True Fest in Amherstburg. Lopez — stage name...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jan 222 min read
Belle River boy beats catastrophic illness and has dream come true
by Greg Layson For the most part, Dekson Thibert seems like any other eight-year-old boy. He donned his Pokemon toque, snow pants, and a...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jan 225 min read
County of Essex Council notes for Wednesday, January 15, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Tri-Party Emergency Response Services Agreement authorized Essex County Council...
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