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Community celebrates Richard Meloche as Essex Citizen of the Year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When it was announced McGregor resident Richard Meloche was selected as the 2024 Citizen of...
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Oct 24 min read
Essex-Windsor EMS not likely to meet all high-acuity response time targets in 2024, but improving
- pre-budget approval given to order 42 stretchers - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council received and...
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Sep 252 min read
Essex takes advantage of nice weather for outdoor movie night
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex took advantage of what will likely be the tail-end of the nicer weather...
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Sep 252 min read
73’s debut new jerseys on home opener as part of 2024-25 season kick-off
by Garrett Fodor After kicking-off its season on the road, the Essex 73’s returned home last Tuesday, with a special surprise for fans:...
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Sep 2512 min read
Additional Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, September 16, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Shepley, Hammond recap attendance at AMO Conference On behalf of the Town of Essex, Deputy...
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Sep 183 min read
Essex to apply for provincial grant for future Essex Centre Sports Field with funding model
- Soccer league, minor baseball express need to move project forward - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town...
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Sep 182 min read
Council recognizes Essex Centre Streetscape completion with ribbon cutting
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After a lot of community engagement, a previous Term of Council adopted the Essex Centre...
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Sep 181 min read
CTMHV’s Fall Flea Market continues autumn outdoor fun
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Looking for a chance to connect with the community and provide an opportunity for local...
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Sep 115 min read
Essex to issue tender documents for Town Hall expansion with $6.3M post-budget approval
- Funding model has annual debt funded from investment income, not the taxbase - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town...
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Sep 115 min read
Essex County Council hears WOWC’s top strategic priorities for 2024-2025
- housing, infrastructure, workforce,homelessness prevention top the list - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At the...
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Sep 112 min read
Interpretative Plaque describes history of former Carnegie Library
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative submitted photo In 1914 – thanks to a generous $6000 donation from American philanthropist...
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Sep 43 min read
170th Harrow Fair meets “Grape Expectations”
- pie auction sets new record, earning $117,500 for John McGivney Children Centre - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Every...
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Sep 44 min read
“This is just the beginning:” first public open house gets feedback on Essex’s draft Official Plan
-first event focused on Colchester Hamlet Secondary Plan - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Area residents are being invited...
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Aug 282 min read
Harrow-Colchester South Water Supply System model results received
- Additional analysis is required to determine storage capacity regarding future development as peak hourly demand will exceed current...
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Aug 286 min read
Essex designates 11 properties as having cultural heritage value or interest
- Essex United, 103 King Street W provisionally adopted, providing more time after objections - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism...
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Aug 283 min read
Soap Box Derby rolls into Essex Centre
by Garrett Fodor Engines may not have been revving, but fuelled by the excitement of a cheering crowd and the force of gravity, drivers...
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Aug 142 min read
Record attendance at fourth annual Pride Flag raising
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For the fourth year in a row, St. Paul's Anglican Church welcomed community members around...
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Aug 142 min read
By-Law Enforcement report details 316 potential violations in Essex over first half of the year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Between January to the end of June 2024, staff members in the Town of Essex By-Law...
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Aug 144 min read
Essex gives approval to Co-An Park Master Plan, directs admin to update user agreements
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For nearly two-years, the Town of Amherstburg and the Town of Essex have been developing a...
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Aug 142 min read
First of three Essex Centre StreetFests brings welcomed attention to downtown core
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A busy downtown, live music, vendors galore, many shoppers in the main street stores. The...
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