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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...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
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...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Leamington Raceway kicks-off first of 13 race dates with record-breaking bets
Leamington Raceway kicks-off first of 13 race dates with record-breaking bets by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When Essex...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 16, 20239 min read
Essex Council meeting notes - August 14, 2023
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Residents share concerns with lack of swings in Stanton Park playground design...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Demolition Derby a big draw during 164th annual Comber Fair
By Greg Layson Comber Fair’s Vice President, Rob Duquette, is pretty sure he knows all the reasons people love a good ol’ demolition...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Long-time friendship is the key note for Boys of Rhythm
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For years, Steve Morin, Gord Harwood, and Neil Quiring have taken to the spotlight on...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Sun Parlour Rodeo wraps-up 20-years of giving back to the community on high note
- the first 19-years raised around $800k for local charities - by Sylene Argent Local Journalism Initiative “My dad always had this...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 9, 20235 min read
Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel set to retire
- he is being touted as a mentor and friend- by Sylene Argent Local Journalism Initiative When Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel first put on...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 2, 20232 min read
4-H members bringing sheep to get sheared before local fairs
by Sylene Argent Before presenting their sheep at the upcoming Achievement Days to be held at the upcoming Comber Fair and Harrow Fair...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Harrow pastor pens mystery novel that is getting some recognition
by Greg Layson Pastor Darrow Woods has spent 35-years preaching from the Good Book. Now, he’s busy writing and publishing some of his...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Cars and automotive enthusiasts take over Amherstburg
by Garrett Fodor From glistening chrome to spotless paint, many classic, modified, and restored cars lined the historic streets of...


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Jul 26, 20232 min read
Kingsville brings Open Streets to Cottam
by Sylene Argent Having some requests from the community to bring Kingsville’s popular open streets night market events to the business...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum honours history of Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment
by Sylene Argent A temporary exhibit showcasing the history of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment is currently on display at the...

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Jul 26, 20234 min read
Council endorses Environmental Assessment for Colchester South Sewage Works expansion plan
- $43M facility proposed to accommodate proposed developments - by Sylene Argent To determine the preferred solution and conceptual...
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