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Harrow gets a taste of the fair
- mom and dad calling contest, selfie challenge, community church service held - by Sylene Argent Though the 166th Annual Harrow Fair...

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Sep 9, 20204 min read


Essex schools make final preparations as in-class learning returns
by Adam Gault Last week, administrators and educators of Essex area schools were busy making final safety preparations that allowed them...

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Sep 9, 20202 min read


County defers road study at council meeting
by Adam Gault Essex County Council voted to defer the Essex County Road Rationalization Study during the monthly meeting, which was held...

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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Nature lovers urged to put photography skills to the test
- Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club holding its first-ever photo contest - by Sylene Argent While Coronavirus regulations slightly...

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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Rotary Club puts ‘service above self’
- Members of the Rotary Club of Essex doing what they can during pandemic - by Sylene Argent The Rotary Club of Essex is a local service...

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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Knights of Columbus focus on community service
by Sylene Argent Essex’s Knights of Columbus Council (#3305) is based out of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, and its membership is...

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Sep 9, 20203 min read


Volunteers partner to distribute Miracle Drive surplus
by Adam Gault Surplus food boxes from the Windsor-Essex June 27 Miracle Food Drive were distributed to people in need this past Saturday,...

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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Julien’s House offering bereavement support
- the virtual ribbon cutting was held last Wednesday - Photo submitted: Christine MacMillan, a Bereavement Professional, Colleen Campo, a...

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Sep 2, 20202 min read


Essex Minor Hockey prepares for return, amid rink repairs and COVID-19
by Adam Gault The Essex Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) has released tentative plans regarding the resumption of play for the 2020-21...

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Sep 2, 20202 min read


Virtual town hall hosted to discuss issues in long-term care
by Sylene Argent Implementing a lower ratio of residents to PSWs and nursing staff, and the desire to end for-profit homes, were key...

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Sep 2, 20205 min read


Nominees step forward for Ontario Progressive Conservative party
by Adam Gault Two individuals who have had seats at different municipal decision-making tables in the regional political scene, are vying...

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Sep 2, 20203 min read


Chittle family trying to get earn a spot on Family Feud Canada
by Sylene Argent Family Feud fever seems to be sweeping across Essex County, as a second group comprised of area residents, is trying to...

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Sep 2, 20202 min read


Relay makes splash in raising awareness, funds for the health of Lake Erie
- Harrow UofW biology professor breaks personal long-distance swimming record for the cause - by Sylene Argent On Saturday, the Canadian...

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Aug 26, 20203 min read


Essex MP discusses Liberals proroguing government, new Conservative Leadership
by Sylene Argent In the wake of learning the government was prorogued until September 23 last week, Essex MP Chris Lewis said he was...

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Aug 26, 20204 min read


Harrow Rotary’s Rubber Duck Derby raises funds for Harrow Daycare, Colchester Guardian
by Sylene Argent Beneath a sunny sky and through calm waves, members of the Harrow Rotary Club released around 1200 racers near the...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read


Windsor-Essex Rotary Clubs take part in annual Gleanathon
by Adam Gault For the second year in a row, Rotary International Clubs from across the Windsor-Essex County region came together to...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - August 24
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Up to $625,000 approved for Essex Centre Sports Complex repairs Essex Council approved a Request for...

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Aug 26, 202013 min read


St. Mary’s bids farewell to Father Vince
by Adam Gault It was a bittersweet day at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Maidstone on Sunday, August 23, as parishioners gathered to...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read


Regional Mayors meet with Premier Ford to discuss Highway 3, new hospital, and shoreline protection
by Adam Gault Mayors from Windsor-Essex municipalities met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, to discuss...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Public school board releases back to school guidelines
by Adam Gault The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) released its back to school reopening guidelines on Monday, August...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read
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