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Coronavirus affecting ag-sector locally and across the province
by Sylene Argent COVID-19 has poised some challenges for local farmers, who continue to be resilient after overcoming many separate...

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May 13, 20203 min read


Essex celebrates the legacy of Robert Chittle
by Garrett Fodor Photos courtesy of Reid Funeral Home & Essex 73’s Essex County and the hockey community are coming together to celebrate...

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May 13, 20202 min read


Food hub launched in Lakeshore
- Community Support Centre excited to extend food pantry program - by Sylene Argent With the Community Support Centre of Essex County...

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May 6, 20203 min read


Town of Essex Council notes - Monday, May 4, 2020
by Sylene Argent Essex Fun Fest cancelled due to Coronavirus Essex Council received Community Service’s report “2020 Essex Fun Fest...

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May 6, 20207 min read


Harrow United collects 823lbs of food for Downtown Mission
by Sylene Argent Last Friday, volunteers with Harrow United Church hosted a community-wide food drive from the Church’s parking lot to...

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May 6, 20202 min read


Youth Councillors frustrated with e-learning during the pandemic
by Sylene Argent Essex Youth Councillors Ehva Hoffmann and Cameron Soucie consider themselves to be good students, but the two local...

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Apr 29, 20203 min read


Permits continue to be issued despite pandemic
by Sylene Argent The current COVID-19 pandemic has not seemed to slow down interest in building in the Town of Essex, an Economic...

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Apr 29, 20202 min read


Community displays appreciation for Country Village staff
by Sylene Argent Country Village Homes in the Woodslee area has been the long-term care facility in the region that has been hit the...

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Apr 29, 20202 min read


Bill Jones 3-on-3 Tourney buys appreciation lunch for Iler Lodge staff
Lee Jones, a founding volunteer with the former Bill Jones 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament, presents Krystal Labonte, Executive Director of Iler...

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Apr 29, 20202 min read


OPP investigating a man impersonating police officer
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County crime unit is investigating an incident that occurred on April 23, 2020. At...

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Apr 29, 20201 min read


OPP Seek public’s assistance in identifying suspicious male
submitted to EFP On April 27, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious...

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Apr 29, 20201 min read


Iler Lodge and Harrowood staff members recognized with special gifts
by Sylene Argent The staff members at Iler Lodge had their spirits lifted again last Thursday afternoon as they received specially made...

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Apr 22, 20201 min read


Essex Council notes - Monday, April 20
by Sylene Argent Mayor sends condolences to victims of Nova Scotia shooting Essex Mayor Larry Snively, on behalf of the Town for Essex...

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Apr 22, 20207 min read


Local municipal and healthcare leaders send united message to community
- Together we stay strong - by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, around 35-days into the coronavirus pandemic, local healthcare and...

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Apr 22, 20204 min read


A call for action produces perfect results
- Community Support Centre of Essex County receives needed donations submitted to EFP Last week, local businessman Michael Dunn made a...

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Apr 22, 20202 min read


Essex Area Food Bank received $5000 donation in memory of late brother
by Sylene Argent Last week, Janet Martlin, President of FM Industries in Cottam, proudly presented $5000 to the Essex Area Food Bank in...

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Apr 22, 20202 min read


Essex resident’s short film H.O.P.E earns four awards
by Sylene Argent Last September, Essex resident and filmmaker, Matthew Luppino, launched his short film “H.O.P.E.-Hold. On. Pain. Ends”...

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Apr 15, 20203 min read


Community rallies to make masks and caps for healthcare providers
by Sylene Argent With the Coronavirus urging people to keep a safe social distance, a number of volunteers have found a way to assist...

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Apr 15, 20202 min read


Drive-by hosted to show support to staff, residents at Iler Lodge
by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, a long motorcade, led by Town of Essex service vehicles and a fire truck, drove by Iler Lodge with horns...

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Apr 15, 20201 min read


Wings Rehab Centre in need of feed
Photos submitted by Nancy Phillips, President and Animal Overseer, for Wings Rehab Centre. Pictured are the pelicans Wings has housed for...

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Apr 15, 20202 min read
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