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Leamington Raceway kicks-off season with plenty of horsepower
by Sylene Argent The Lakeshore Horseracing Association kicked-off another 13-race day season on Sunday, giving area horse enthusiasts and...

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Aug 10, 20222 min read


Comber Fair exemplifies rich agricultural heritage
by Garrett Fodor The exceptionally warm temperatures and humidity experienced over the weekend did not stop crowds of eventgoers from...

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Aug 10, 20222 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - August 4, 2022
by Sylene Argent Financial support sought for Harrow Community Pantry, matter referred to Finance Committee Taylor Gorick, Chairperson...

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Aug 10, 20227 min read


Family fun night offers free outdoor movie, tour of a firetruck, and bike rodeo
by Sylene Arg ent Area families were able to pull up a lawn chair or put out a blanket to watch “Encanto” on the large, inflatable screen...

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Aug 10, 20221 min read


Local organizations partner to celebrate the life of Louisa Payne on Emancipation Day
- neighbours purchased a gravestone last year to mark her final resting place - Tom Weir, a Trustee of the Fairbairn Cemetery for...

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Aug 3, 20223 min read


Hogs for Hospice revs up the community for a cause
by Garrett Fodor Thousands of motorcycles, riders, and members of the community took to the streets last weekend as the annual “Hogs for...

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Aug 3, 20222 min read


19th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo reaches capacity
by Sylene Argent When thinking of breaking arena records and personal bests in relation to a rodeo, one may think of the highest score...

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Aug 3, 20222 min read


Shodeo gets back in the saddle
by Garrett Fodor From vaulting and gymnastics to synchronized riding and dogs running the agility course, there was something...

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Jul 28, 20222 min read


Continued Essex Council notes - July 18, 2022
by Sylene Argent Consultant to be appointed for Colchester Sanitary Sewage Area for MCEA Council authorized Town of Essex Administration...

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Jul 28, 20227 min read


Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy
by Garrett Fodor From Corvettes and VW Beetles to Lamborghinis and McLaren’s, there was a vehicle for every preference on display at the...

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Jul 28, 20221 min read


And the winner is…Essex Fun Fest parade winners announced
by Sylene Argent This year’s Essex Fun Fest Parade took place on Saturday, July 9, and certainty attracted a lot of attention from the...

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Jul 20, 20221 min read


Local festival favourite brings a splash of fun to Belle River once again
by Garrett Fodor After more than a two-years absence, residents were given the opportunity to enjoy a local festival, once again, in...

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Jul 20, 20222 min read


CTMHV combines Sporting Show and Flea Market to offer unique shopping experience
by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) was a hot destination to find unique items over the...

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Jul 20, 20222 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - July 18,2022
by Sylene Argent Up to $318k of parkland sale will be used towards Town’s share of CCRF for sports fields Council moved up to $318,899 of...

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Jul 20, 20226 min read


Kingsville opens streets for Saturday evening summer fun
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, Main Street, from Queen to Spruce, and Division Street, from King to Pearl, were closed to traffic to host...

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Jul 13, 20221 min read


Youth talent shines in annual showcase
by Sylene Argent Talented youth and youngsters were encourage to perform in the Essex Fun Fest’s Youth Talent Showcase, which took place...

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Jul 13, 20221 min read


Plenty of entertainment, activities packed into 2022 Essex Fun Fest
by Sylene Argent After a two-year hiatus, the Essex Fun Fest was back in town to deliver a packed schedule of events and activities for...

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Jul 13, 20223 min read


New ‘Sip and Shop’ kicks-off Fun Fest
by Garrett Fodor The Essex Fun Fest activities were kicked off on Thursday evening in a new way last week. After a more than a two-year...

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Jul 13, 20222 min read


Tecumseh celebrates 100-years of community
by Sylene Argent In May of 1921, the former Town of Tecumseh was officially incorporated, and community members were invited to celebrate...

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Jul 6, 20224 min read


EDHS students prepared to move forward with ‘strength and determination’
by Sylene Argent After four-years of challenges, growth, and adapting to changes, “It is time to bask in a little bit of glory,” Greater...

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Jul 6, 20222 min read
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