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16-year-old Cottam resident publishes “A Million Lives”
- she hopes the novel will inspire young women - by Sylene Argent When assigned a personal project in her International Baccalaureate...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Leamington Raceway hosts second race day, will allow 100 spectators this weekend
- the local organization is working to contain equine strangles - by Sylene Argent On Sunday, local harness horse racers gathered at the...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Leamington Raceway welcomes new announcer, Nathan Bain
by Sylene Argent When Nathan Bain was just 12-years-old, he called his first horse race, locally at the Leamington Raceway. When he asked...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Family Feud Canada invites Team Teves to second audition
by Sylene Argent The Teves family of Harrow received great news from Family Feud Canada last week, that noted the local game show fans...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Fresh Breath participates “Live from the Studio” during Canadian Virtual Music Expo
- the duo has released four new tunes during the pandemic, and is recording another - by Sylene Argent Local band, “Fresh Breath,” which...

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Aug 19, 20203 min read


Town of Essex opens playgrounds as region entered Stage 3 of COVID-19 reopening plan
by Sylene Argent Late last week, the Town of Essex put up swings and removed barriers around playgrounds to allow youth an opportunity to...

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Aug 19, 20201 min read


Catholic school board releases back-to-school plan
by Adam Gault Representatives from the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) held open houses at two of its schools on...

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Aug 12, 20203 min read


Town of Essex Business update: No Frills to forward nearly $4000 to Ronald McDonald House
by Sylene Argent Essex residents continue to surprise local No Frills’ owner, Jeff MacPhee, with their generosity and supporting nature....

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Aug 12, 20202 min read


Windsor-Essex enters Stage 3 on Wednesday
- This is the last region in the province to advance - by Adam Gault Windsor-Essex will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the...

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Aug 12, 20203 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - August 4, 2020
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Council to send letter, asking Canada to apologize for enslaving people of African Origins Elise...

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Aug 12, 202012 min read


Residents can submit Essex Citizen of the Year nominations until August 31
-some kind of celebratory event will be planned for October to recognize the winner - by Sylene Argent The COVID-19 pandemic is not...

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Aug 12, 20203 min read


Sunflowers 4 Smiles field to be available for photos, quick tours
- proceeds will go to Windsor’s Ronald McDonald House - by Sylene Argent Starting August 15, visitors can enjoy a one-acre sunflower...

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Aug 5, 20203 min read


Online presentation highlights history of local Emancipation Day celebrations
by Sylene Argent The Amherstburg Freedom Museum and the Essex County Black Historical Research Society jointly presented the...

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Aug 5, 20205 min read


Local birders believe 2020 has been a good year for Purple Martins
- Purple Martins are the second fastest declining swallow species - by Sylene Argent Despite enduring a rough spring, due to cold and...

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Aug 5, 20203 min read


Blood clinic to be hosted in Essex
by Adam Gault The Canadian Blood Services will host a blood clinic at the Essex Masonic Lodge this coming Tuesday, August 11, and will...

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Aug 5, 20202 min read


Essex County represented on NHL’s biggest stage
by Garrett Fodor As the puck drops on the NHL post-season, several local players and staff members are aspiring to bring the cup back to...

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Aug 5, 20202 min read


Survey says: Harrow family wants to be on Family Feud Canada
- The Teves family is looking for online support to help pave the way - by Sylene Argent The Teves family of Harrow loves game shows and...

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Jul 29, 20202 min read


Local performers forward Global Rising Song proceeds to Essex Area Food Bank
Recently, local musicians, John Flood and Russ Bechard, forwarded a $1312 donation to the Essex Area Food Bank to support the community...

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Jul 29, 20204 min read


CWATS completes County Road 23 overlay
-New overlay on County Road 23 completes the CWATS project that began in 2017- by Adam Gault The County of Essex has recently completed a...

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Jul 29, 20202 min read


Colchester Beach closed, due to elevated E. Coli levels
- Council closed the local beach a month ago, due to COVID-19 concerns - by Sylene Argent Colchester Beach, while open to the public, was...

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Jul 29, 20202 min read
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