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EDHS Valedictorian to fellow grads: there is “beauty in endings”
Addysyn King, the EDHS class of 2025 class Valedictorian by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A massive round of applause...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Over 15,000 new housing units will be needed across Essex County over the next decade
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council approved a Housing Needs Assessment, in addition to receiving an...

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Jun 11, 20257 min read


3rd Annual Mayor's Charity Yard Sale hits Harrow
by Garrett Fodor As spring has sprung, the warm weather is here, which has spurred residents to do some spring cleaning. While going...

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Jun 11, 20253 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes for Monday, June 2, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Walnut Street detailed design postponed a second time Council for the Town of Essex voted...

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Jun 4, 202512 min read


Grey 5K unites community in memory of Jaida, raises funds for pediatric brain cancer research
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Essex community united on Saturday morning to participate in the inaugural The Grey 5K...

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Jun 4, 20253 min read


Essex Council provides feedback on proposed County-level Development Charge
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative County of Essex Council will have to consider whether or not to adopt a Development Charges...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 28, 20255 min read


Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex raises awareness locally
by Garrett Fodor With every step, Windsor-Essex walked for memory, support, and hope as the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex gathered...

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May 28, 20253 min read


Essex Free Press & Essex Voice newspaper collections moved to Leddy Library’s Archives
The history of newspapers in the Town of Essex is one that goes back to 1879; a time where the small village was growing, even predating Essex Centre receiving town status in 1890.
In those early days, the newspaper ran under the various titles – including The Essex Centre Chronicle and The Essex Liberal – before being established as the Essex Free Press around 1889. It remained under the ownership of the Brett family from 1896 to 2011, a legacy in literature that lived ne

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 21, 20254 min read


CLEC’s Mayors’ Luncheon connects community leaders to clients looking for employment
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For two-decades, Community Living Essex County – a local organization dedicated to...

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May 21, 20255 min read


73’s quest for eight has to wait, Barons crowned Schmalz Cup Champions
by Garrett Fodor It was a make-or-break week for the Essex 73’s, as it entered play last week down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series with...

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May 14, 20253 min read


Essex County amends County Procurement for a Canada First Strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Back in February, Essex County Council directed Administration to explore a buy Canadian...

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May 14, 20254 min read


Lots of support shown to Essex-wide clean-up
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex partnered with the Rotary Club to host the annual Community Clean-Up on...

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May 14, 20251 min read


Retiring Essex CAO reflects on serving community in which he grew-up and raised a family
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex CAO Doug Sweet grew-up in Essex, raised his family in Essex, and has been proud to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 7, 20256 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes for May 5, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Q1 2025 build permits down, average house sale prices up compared to Q1 2024 Council...

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May 7, 20255 min read


Lazee G Ranch welcomes community to enjoy “Horse Day”
by Garrett Fodor From seasoned equestrians to curious kids meeting their first pony, Lazee G Ranch’s annual Horse Day offered something...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 7, 20252 min read


Essex Council tells province it opposes expansion of Strong Mayor Powers
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Last week, the Town of Essex received a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and...

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Apr 16, 20254 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Easter Egg-stravaganza gets best turnout in years
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum got an early hop on Easter on Sunday, as it hosted its...

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Apr 16, 20252 min read


73’s raise Stobbs Division Title, shift focus to Flyers
Stobbs Division Title Champions! by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s has dethroned the reigning Schmalz Cup Champions and is now setting its...

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Apr 9, 20255 min read


Essex to request OPP be more engaged with community activities, will evaluate facility needs
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex hosted a special meeting on Monday evening, outlining...

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Apr 9, 20255 min read


Local Constable reps Ontario in Law Enforcement Torch Run final leg with Special Olympics
by Garrett Fodor Photos submitted by Jim Chauvin When Essex OPP Constable Jim Chauvin first began to work with the Special Olympics and...

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Apr 2, 20253 min read
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