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46th Ruthven Apple Festival continues tradition of bringing everyone together to support CLEC
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After last year’s amazingly successful event, the Ruthven Apple festival Steering Committee...

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Oct 12 min read


Colchester/Harrow experiences flash flood, with ERCA reporting over 60mm of rain
Photo courtesy of the County of Essex of the impact last Wednesday's rain event had on County Road 50. by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism...

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Oct 17 min read


Teddy Bear Picnic and Movie Night wraps-up the summer season right
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Area families were invited to take in a teddy bear picnic and movie in the park on Saturday...

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Sep 241 min read


Essex endorsing the establishment of a Windsor Chapter of Ontario Search and Rescue
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex is endorsing the establishment of a Windsor Chapter of the Ontario Search...

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Sep 243 min read


Essex provides pre-budget approval of $1.3M for Fire Engine at Station 3, saving $78k
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Fire & Rescue is in need of a new Fire Engine at Station 3 in Harrow, which is the...

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Sep 173 min read


Maidstone Shamrocks and Green Hornets players and fans reunited decades later
by Garrett Fodor Stories from the diamond and the rink came alive once more as the Olde Sandwich South and Area Historical Society...

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Sep 173 min read


Essex Home Hardware wins national store of the year award
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photo submitted by Home Hardware Stores Limited It’s been a long hall, but thanks to a...

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Sep 173 min read


WE Affordable Housing Strategy shows nearly 9000 households spend over 30% of income on housing
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Windsor-Essex County Regional Affordable Housing Strategy has been completed, members...

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Sep 107 min read


Piroski, Pailey, and 73’s are ready to hit the ice
by Garrett Fodor File Photos After falling short in the Schmalz Cup Final, the Essex 73’s enters a new season with a shortened off-season...

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Sep 103 min read


Harrow Firefighters win reintroduced Outhouse Races during 171st Harrow Fair
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative This year, the Harrow Fair Board brought back a classic to the 171st annual four-day...

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Sep 32 min read


From live country music to competition, the 171st Harrow Fair had something for everyone
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The 171st annual Harrow Fair over the weekend,offered something for everyone through its...

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Sep 32 min read


Accepting applications: Essex forming focus group to refine Colchester Secondary Plan
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex is creating a focus group that will help refine the Colchester Secondary...

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Sep 33 min read


58th edition of “Art by the River” showcases local talent and community spirit
by Garrett Fodor Tents popped up like wildflowers along the bank of the Detroit River at Fort Malden this weekend, as Art by the...

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Aug 282 min read


Essex Council postpones decision to allow event venue on 6th Conc., former Mayor has outburst
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Whether or not to approve a temporary Site-Specific Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBA) request...

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Aug 286 min read


“No left turn” restriction from Talbot onto Laird to be removed
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The “no left turn” restriction from the northbound lane of Talbot Street South onto Laird...

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Aug 284 min read


39th edition of Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show revs-up McGregor
by Garrett Fodor Engines were firing on all cylinders as the 39th Annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show rolled into McGregor this...

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Aug 132 min read


Annual contribution of $1M planned for EWEMS ‘hub and spoke’ station
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council were presented with the first update on the proposed...

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Aug 133 min read


Essex County Plowing Match attracts most spectators than it has in years
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With competitors firmly focused on straightness and uniformity in creating furrows, and...

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Aug 73 min read


Hogs for Hospice celebrates 10-years of uniting the community for a cause
by Garrett Fodor Hogs for Hospice roared into its 10th anniversary this past weekend, drawing tens of thousands to Leamington and...

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Aug 73 min read


Lake Crest Beach residents to remove pickleball court built on town property without permission
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Lake Crest Beach residents of Colchester who developed a pickleball court on town property...

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Jul 234 min read
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