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OPP reports: Essex Break & Enter - Shoppers Drug Mart
submitted to EFP On August 13th 2021 at approximately 5:00 am, two suspects broke into Shoppers Drug Mart located at 5 Talbot Street...

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Aug 16, 20211 min read


ECL hosts virtual meet and greet with “Emancipation Day” author
- the fiction book was the first presented through the “One Book, One County” program - by Sylene Argent Photo by Merilyn Simonds:...

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Aug 11, 20213 min read


Pride Flag raised at Essex Municipal Building
by Sylene Argent To recognize Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, from August 6-8, the Pride flag was raised at the Essex Municipal Building last...

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Aug 11, 20212 min read


All eight turtle species indigenous to SWO at risk
Nature Needs: Over the next few weeks, a mini series in the Essex Free Press will take a look at the status and needs of turtles, snakes,...

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Aug 11, 20215 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - Tuesday, August 3, 2021
by Sylene Argent Regional Landfill Operations Report presented for 2019/2020 Michelle Bishop, General Manager, and Tom Marentette,...

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Aug 11, 20218 min read


Windsor-Essex well represented in Tokyo Olympics as athletes begin arriving home
by Garrett Fodor As the Tokyo Olympics approach the closing ceremonies, scheduled for August 8, four of the region’s five athletes are...

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Aug 4, 20213 min read


SOTC members enjoy first horse show since pandemic started
by Sylene Argent For many local horsemen, the Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club (SOTC) is the organization where they go to show off...

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Aug 4, 20212 min read


Large crowd enjoys Movies in the Park
The wait was surely worth it. On Saturday, area families claimed a comfortable spot within the Heritage Gardens Park to watch the film...

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Aug 4, 20211 min read


Hogs for Hospice poker ride exceeds expectations
by Sylene Argent photos submitted Around 500 motorcyclists participated in the first Hogs for Hospice unregistered Poker Ride as a means...

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Aug 4, 20213 min read


Select library branches opened on Monday, “One Book, One County” launched
by Sylene Argent After having to keep doors closed for the past while, due to COVID, the Essex County Library Branch was able to open...

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Jul 28, 20212 min read


Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, July 21
by Sylene Argent 13.47 percent increase for insurance program Essex County Council received details regarding the insurance program...

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Jul 28, 20217 min read


Caldwell First Nation planting five acres of Organic Heritage Apples
- planting as part of its growing Three Fires culinary brand - submitted to EFP As part of its growing line of products associated with...

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Jul 28, 20212 min read


Local sports returning to play
by Garrett Fodor After more than a year away from being a part of their sports teams and connecting with teammates, local athletes are...

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Jul 28, 20213 min read


First Colchester Village Country Market held to benefit 1881 schoolhouse
- Heritage Colchester working with architect to create plan for the Colchester Schoolhouse - by Sylene Argent On Saturday, Heritage...

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Jul 21, 20213 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - July 19, 2021
by Sylene Argent Extension of Draft Plan approved for Dalla Bona development Council approved an extension of the Draft Approval for the...

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Jul 21, 20217 min read


Majority Council vote approves 30-day pay suspension for Bondy
- Mayor Snively complained of Bondy’s ‘negative comments’ about E.L.K. to the Integrity Commissioner - by Sylene Argent A majority...

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Jul 21, 20216 min read


Milan Lobana earns EDHS Governor General Award
by Sylene Argent Photos submitted Having earned a grade 11 and 12 combined average of 98.8 percent, recent Essex District High School...

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Jul 21, 20212 min read


Essex shifts into Stage 3 of Ontario’s COVID reopening plan
by Garrett Fodor Following a wet and rainy week, residents and restaurant owners alike were able to rejoice while sharing a bite to eat...

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Jul 21, 20213 min read


Lakeshore OPP investigating theft of dogs - One more located, four still missing
submitted to EFP On July 14, 2021, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit continue the investigation into...

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Jul 14, 20211 min read


Four local athletes, one coach have their sights set on the finish line 10,000 kilometres away
- Canadian Olympic Track team recently announced its athletic roster for Tokyo - by Garrett Fodor With the Olympics kicking off on July...

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Jul 14, 20212 min read
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