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Essex will seek RFPs for high-density residential development at former Harrow High
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex will proceed with a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, where interested...
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ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 28
- 7 min
Additional Essex Council Notes for Tuesday, February 20
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Request for billboard on Highway 3 passed With a vote of 5-3, Essex Council passed By-Law...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Town of Essex Family Day event offered even more fun for families
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When the Town of Essex offers its annual Family Day event to the community, it always has a...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Essex hosts – and medals – at 2024 Ontario Lifeguard Championships
by Greg Layson It can be debated whether lifeguarding is a sport. But what’s undeniable is lifeguards are athletic and among the most...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Ice Festival adds a little love to Harrow
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Rotary Club of Harrow and the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce teamed up...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Popularity of ACT Committee’s tea party created a waiting list
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A handful of local dignitaries took on a new act of service on Saturday, as they took the...
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- Feb 12
- 1 min
OPP Reports - Investigating frauds in Lakeshore & Kingsville
submitted to EFP The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Life and times of Howard McCurdy celebrated at book launch to start Black History Month
by Greg Layson Though “Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy” is the title of a new...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Feb 7
- 8 min
Essex Council Notes for Monday, February 5, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Councillor McGuire-Blais attended ROMA Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais shared her experience...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 31
- 2 min
HEIRS taps into “attic of memories” of old-time music, radio
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) kicked-off their long list...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 31
- 2 min
“True Fest” takes spotlight in Amherstburg through Dalhousie Street
by Garrett Fodor Despite a chill in the air, the cooler weather did not affect the turnout or the partying as this year’s “True Fest”...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 31
- 2 min
County reappoints McNamara to SWIFT Board
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council supported the re-appointment of Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara as Essex...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 24
- 5 min
County Official Plan Amendment requested to match MNRF designation of LaSalle property
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council received a report regarding an application for Official Plan...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 24
- 9 min
County approves 2024 Budget with 4.95% increase by taking $403K out of reserve
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council resumed 2024 Budget deliberations during the regular...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 24
- 2 min
“The Laws” take the spotlight as part of KMS’s Winter Chill Concert Series
by Garrett Fodor The weather may have been cold, but that didn’t stop the light and happy sounds from emanating within Cottam United...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 17
- 3 min
Holy Name’s $1605 donation to Grow On campaign brings fundraising total over $400k
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Through hosting a Loonie Licence Week – where students were able to bring in a dollar to...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 17
- 9 min
County Council reduces proposed 6.13% budget increase to 5.27%
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the County of Essex chipped away at the 6.13% proposed 2024 tax increase...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Essex considering Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendment for future sports fields
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative On Monday evening, Essex Council hosted a statutory special meeting regarding a...
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- Jan 10
- 2 min
CTMHV fuels Harrow Food Pantry with large non-perishable donation
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With an aim to give back to the community for its continued ...
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- Jan 10
- 2 min
Celebrating the New Year with the Town of Kingsville
by Garrett Fodor The Town of Kingsville welcomed in the New Year by inviting residents from the Town and across the region to ...
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