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Town of Essex Council meeting notes - July 4, 2022
by Sylene Argent Youth Diversion wants more referrals from OPP Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion, approached Council...

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Jul 6, 202210 min read


Woodslee hosts Lakeshore’s Canada Day celebration, honours Joe Croson and Dr. Millen
by Sylene Argent The Municipality of Lakeshore’s Canada Day celebration was hosted at Millen Park in Woodslee last Friday, offering...

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Jul 6, 20223 min read


OPP update on "Grandparents Scam" - Ten Incidents Now Under Investigation in Essex County
submitted to EFP On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment...

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Jun 30, 20222 min read


Essex celebrates the “Maedel Community Centre”
by Sylene Argent In April of 2020, Essex Council voted to rename the Essex Community Centre, located on Gosfield Townline, the “Maedel...

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Jun 29, 20222 min read


Highland Games returns to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture
by Sylene Argent After a two-year hiatus, due to the pandemic, the Kingsville Highland Games returned to Lakeside Park on Saturday,...

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Jun 29, 20222 min read


Essex Public School’s Phoenix soar at graduation
by Garrett Fodor Stepping onto the stage to receive their diplomas, students of the 2022 graduating class at Essex Public School (EPS)...

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Jun 29, 20222 min read


Holy Name Hawks graduates ready to for high school
by Sylene Argent After writing their final exams and handing in year-end projects, the grade eight students at Holy Name Catholic...

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Jun 29, 20223 min read


Essex County OPP warn residents of "Grandparent" Scam
submitted to EFP On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment...

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Jun 23, 20222 min read


EDHS hands out athletic hardware to top student athletes
- Coach Amicarelli receives OFSAA’s Pete Beach award - by Garrett Fodor photos submitted Essex District High School (EDHS) celebrated...

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Jun 22, 20222 min read


St. John’s Fun Day wraps up school year
by Sylene Argent To give students a chance to wrap up the school year on an exciting note, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Elementary...

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Jun 22, 20221 min read


International students from France wrap up stay at EDHS
by Sylene Argent For the past few months, Essex District High School (EDHS) has been home to two international students from France. The...

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Jun 22, 20223 min read


Essex Town Council meeting notes - June 20,2022
by Sylene Argent Residents air concerns regarding outstanding issues in Townsview Estates Townsview Estates residents Glen Mills, Troy...

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Jun 22, 202216 min read


Essex OPP - UPDATE - Looking to identify suspicious person
**UPDATE - June 23rd, 2022** Person Identified submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment has...

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Jun 22, 20222 min read


Hook, line, and sinker: Annual Walleye Derby lures in plenty of competition
by Sylene Argent With perfect weather early Saturday, many participants launched from the Colchester Harbour to participate in the 30th...

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Jun 15, 20222 min read


Committee of the Whole meeting used to discuss variety of municipal matters
by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Town of Essex CAO Doug Sweet was appointed Presiding Officer during Council’s Committee of the Whole...

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Jun 15, 20228 min read


Nearly 250 cars displayed during Spring Fun on Wheels car show
by Sylene Argent The 29th annual Spring Fun on Wheels car show was in full swing at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village...

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Jun 15, 20222 min read


Lewis, Masse show support for each other’s Private Member’s Bill
by Sylene Argent It was a milestone day in the House of Commons for the Windsor-Essex region as Conservative Essex MP Chris Lewis and New...

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Jun 15, 20223 min read


Bicentennial Museum celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
by Garrett Fodor In celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum brought a taste of England...

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Jun 8, 20222 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - June 6, 2022
by Sylene Argent Anne Marontate presented with 2022 Senior of the Year award On Monday evening, Essex Council presented long-time Essex...

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Jun 8, 20228 min read


Essex sends PC’s Leardi to Queen’s Park in “historic” win
by Sylene Argent The political wave for the region received a splash of blue as a result of last Thursday’s Provincial Election. Two...

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Jun 8, 20223 min read
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