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Maidstone Bicentennial Museum receives $120 OTF grant
by Sylene Argent Curator of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, Victoria Beaulieu, was brimming with excitement as she learned the...

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Dec 18, 20192 min read


Salvation Army hosts toy drive before 73’s games
by Sylene Argent Because Santa needs a little help this time of year, the Essex Salvation Army hosted a toy drive before the Essex 73’s...

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Dec 18, 20191 min read


Local OPP, Firefighters collect Santa’s Cause for Kids donations
by Sylene Argent As Jolly Old Saint Nicholas needs as much help as he can get this time of year, area firefighters and OPP personal join...

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Dec 18, 20192 min read


Essex Raven plays young Wayne Gretzky in new commercial
- Donates most of his earnings to buy mini sticks and nets for Ronald McDonald House by Sylene Argent Twelve-year-old Essex resident, Ty...

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Dec 18, 20192 min read


Essex Council Notes - Monday, December 16, 2019
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Financial support requested for Heritage Centre Kevin Money, Director of Conservation Services for the...

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Dec 18, 20197 min read


Essex Centre BIA Santa Claus Parade illuminates holiday season
by Sylene Argent Thousands of area residents stood shoulder-to-shoulder along Talbot Street in downtown Essex Centre on Saturday evening...

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Dec 18, 20192 min read


Harrow Kinsmen host annual Christmas Parade
Photo credit: Shelby Wye, Harrow News by Max de Liberato The official start of the winter season is just around the corner, but the...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


Maidstone Post office collects Letters to Santa
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, the grade six students at St. Mary’s French Immersion Catholic School took a quick break from studying...

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Dec 11, 20191 min read


Rotary helps provide necessities for Food Bank’s Christmas Baskets
by Sylene Argent In keeping with the Rotary Club motto, “service above self,” members of the Essex Rotary Club helped the Essex Area Food...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


Province-wide, one-day OSSTF strike hits EDHS
by Sylene Argent Plenty of horns of passersby were honked to show support for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF)...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


Essex’s Administration presents tentative 2020 budget
by Adam Gault Members of Essex’s administration staff and Councillors reps held a public presentation at the Harrow Arena on Monday...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


ECNPLC’s 5th annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off welcome competition from other businesses
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday evening, the sweet smell of savory dishes was in the air at Olde School Deli & Café as the Essex County...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


Ladies’ Auxiliary donates to Santa’s Cause for Kids, local food banks
by Sylene Argent One of the greatest thrills of the Christmas season is witnessing youth enjoy the excitement of the season. That is why...

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Dec 11, 20192 min read


OPP Reports - Suspect sought in Tecumseh Break-ins
submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a string...

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Dec 10, 20191 min read


Colchester celebrates holiday season with annual hayride
by Julianna Bonnett Just in time for the Christmas season, local residents got into the holiday spirit on Saturday morning by...

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Dec 4, 20191 min read


Rotarian Ross Levy honoured during memorial event
by Sylene Argent On Sunday evening, the 2nd Cottam Scouting unit and the Cottam Rotary Club hosted a memorial event inside the pavilion...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read


Essex Council notes - Monday, December 2, 2019
by Sylene Argent Council lowers animal tethering limit to four-hours In a close vote, 5-3, Essex Council voted in favour of lowering the...

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Dec 4, 20199 min read


EDHS leadership students collect 5000 items for Purse Project
by Sylene Argent When the students in the grade 11 Essex District High School (EDHS) leadership class decided to take on a new collection...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read


Volunteers thanked during appreciation event
by Sylene Argent The contributions dedicated volunteers provide to their communities is invaluable as they offer their talents to enhance...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read


Ultimate Beatles Tribute rocks Kingsville
by Adam Gault Award-winning musicians and artists took to centre stage at a packed Migration Hall in Kingsville this past Friday,...

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Dec 4, 20191 min read
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