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Party at the Park rocks Essex Centre for JDRF
by Garrett Fodor From being able to enjoy the sight of glistening chrome on classic and modern cars, to taking in the covers of classic...

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Sep 15, 20212 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - September 7, 2021
by Sylene Argent Mayor recognized Sweet as new CAO Mayor Larry Snively recognized Doug Sweet at his first Council meeting as CAO for the...

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Sep 15, 20217 min read


Administration directed to start preparing 2022 Budget with a 1.5 to 2.5 percent tax increase
- this range will allow Council to see what projects/services could be included in that range and later make a decision on the final...

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Sep 15, 20213 min read


Essex Green Team faces, then defeats Essex Red in U15 girls’ baseball tournament
by Sylene Argent When the baseball season kicked-off earlier this summer, there were so many registrations for girls under the age of 15,...

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Sep 15, 20212 min read


Amherstburg Author finding success with animated screenplay, excited to launch children’s series
by Sylene Argent photo submitted Five years ago, Amherstburg’s Sue Varney had an itch to learn how to write an animated screenplay. So,...

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Sep 8, 20212 min read


Fun on Wheels car show rolls into CTMHV
by Garrett Fodor After months of waiting, polishing and maintaining their classic and unique vehicles, enthusiasts proudly displayed...

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Sep 8, 20212 min read


Candidates participate in Essex Free Press exclusive Q&A
To help readers get a better understanding of the candidates running in the 2021 Federal Election, before they head to the ballot box on...

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Sep 8, 202116 min read


EPSB resumes to discuss top calls for service in June and July
by Sylene Argent After a summer break from regular meetings, members of the Essex Police Services Board (EPSB) met virtually last...

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Sep 8, 20215 min read


Art By The River returns to Amherstburg
by Garrett Fodor After missing over a year of events and festivities, vendors and artists were invited back to Amherstburg’s waterfront...

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Sep 1, 20212 min read


Council to consider six amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law
by Sylene Argent On Monday, August 23, Essex Council hosted a special meeting regarding six possible general amendments to the Town of...

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Sep 1, 20214 min read


Wind and waves put the “challenge” in the fourth annual Lake Erie Challenge
submitted to EFP Saturday’s wind and waves put the “challenge” in the fourth annual Lake Erie Challenge event. Hosted by the Canadian...

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Sep 1, 20213 min read


Vintage Fire Apparatus Arrive in Kingsville for Fire Fest Celebration
submitted to EFP On Monday, two vintage fire apparatus arrived at Kingsville’s South Station Fire Hall in advance of Kingsville’s Fire...

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Sep 1, 20211 min read


Harrow Streetscape on schedule and work is moving along
by Sylene Argent Since ground was officially broken in April to kick-off the start of the $5M Harrow Streetscape project, work has...

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Aug 25, 20214 min read


Grit, determination, talent: This is the Jim Mahon story
- he is still being remembered 50-years after his untimely, tragic passing - by Sylene Argent - Photos submitted by John Mahon In 1971,...

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Aug 25, 20215 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, August 23
by Sylene Argent Better Laws for Paws asks animal care and control by-laws be updated Mackenzie Porter, Policy Writer for Better Laws for...

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Aug 25, 202112 min read


Perseid Meteor shower lights up the sky
by Garrett Fodor (Photos Courtesy of Nancy Ng) Astronomers, stargazers, and space enthusiasts alike are spending their nights with their...

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Aug 18, 20212 min read


Essex resident fighting childhood cancer through cycling
- community members are invited to send a donation to support SickKids Foundation - by Sylene Argent Essex resident, Tony Paniccia, is...

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Aug 18, 20212 min read


Essex County Council Notes for Wednesday, August 11
by Sylene Argent Preliminary Leamington Homeless Project results, County Housing Connection presented Alissa Enns, Project Leader,...

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Aug 18, 20217 min read


UHC - Hub of Opportunities hosts grand opening for Leamington Regional Food Hub
by Sylene Argent After a lot of visioning and planning sessions, and hard work in putting a strategy in place, the UHC – Hub of...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 18, 20212 min read


Traffic calming efforts in place at Gosfield North Public School
by Sylene Argent Traffic calming measures have been installed around Gosfield North Public School, ahead of the start of a new year...

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Aug 18, 20212 min read
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