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Sep 27, 20232 min read
Jean Rae Baxter presents historical book “Battle on the Ice” to HEIRS
by Greg Layson If award-winning Canadian author Jean Rae Baxter never writes another history book, she says “that will be fine.” That’s...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Harrow Rotary donates $4750 so Essex Fire can purchase and distribute CO/smoke alarms
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When Loren Smith, the Chairman for Community Service for the Rotary Club of Harrow, was a...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Movie Night offers teddy bear picnic, sidewalk astronomy, fire truck tours
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative There were plenty of activities for area families to enjoy at the Heritage Gardens Park on...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Liberation of Dieppe portrait a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A painting Leamington resident, the late Donald Robert Waffle, created in 2018 was inspired...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Adrian Harrison plays former baseball team, U18 Windsor Selects
by Greg Layson Former Essex Red Raider Adrian Harrison is simultaneously living the dream and keeping one alive. “I want to be a Major...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Cottam Rotary tacks-up for 59th annual Fall Fair and Horse Festival
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative One of Cottam’s oldest traditions includes gathering at Ridgeview Park to enjoy – and learn...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Legion Week activities hoped to draw in new members
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With over 700 members, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) is the...
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Sep 20, 20232 min read
RCMP celebrates 150-years of service with Musical Ride at WETRA
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) was pleased to host the RCMP...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Town of Essex, WECF unveil waterfront art in Colchester
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Residents and visiting tourists will have a chance to capture memories with a new art piece...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 13, 20232 min read
LaSalle’s Last Call Before Fall nearly sells out
by Greg Layson Spirits were high and flowing in LaSalle last weekend as the Town and local breweries, distilleries, and wineries...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Harrow Rotary hosts free pop-up breakfast and BBQ to lift resident spirits
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Recognizing many area families are going through difficult times right now in dealing with...
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Sep 6, 20232 min read
47th Fall Fun on Wheels Car Show takes over CTMHV
by Garrett Fodor Drivers fired up their engines – after polishing the chrome and preparing their cars – to participate in the 47th Annual...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Record-breaking Harrow Fair Pie Auction raised $82K for John McGivney Centre- Hometown Family Pharm
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With a strong sense of community spirit in the air – something Harrow Hometown Family...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Harrow Fair wraps-up summer festival fun with a focus on farming and family traditions
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The 169th annual Harrow Fair wrapped-up a summer full of festival fun across the region,...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Swallow-tailed kite captured the attention of local birders
by Greg Layson A wayward raptor had birders from across Essex County flocking to LaSalle and flying high last week. A swallow-tailed kite...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Essex Topcrop receives $500k from province for $5.4M growth project
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the region to host an installment of Ford Fest on...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Open house thanks Fire Chief for over 8 years of service to Essex, 48-years to fire protection
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative As Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel prepares for retirement in the coming weeks, an open house...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 30, 20233 min read
First escape room event drums up interest at Heritage Village
by Greg Layson Organizers of a recent escape room hosted at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hope the event...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Essex County gains over a 100 football fields’ worth of protected land
by Greg Layson Ofreo Lucchese spent 25-years enjoying and preserving more than 20-hectares of Essex County’s natural beauty. He would...
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Aug 30, 20233 min read
Art by the River draws in great turnout as tall ship was moored
by Greg Layson One of the biggest draws — both literally and figuratively — of this past weekend’s installment of the annual Art by the...
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