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Colchester North Sewing Club stitching gifts of warmth
- the students are creating lap blankets for Hospice - by Sylene Argent The around ten youths involved with the Colchester North Public...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 4, 20192 min read


73’s fall to Mooretown, Canadiens
by Garrett Fodor After a week off, the Essex 73’s hockey club was looking to rebound from last week’s loss when it hosted the Mooretown...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read


EPS, Holy Name help ECBIA decorate for Tree Lighting
by Sylene Argent Holiday spirits were flying high last Wednesday afternoon as students from Essex Public School and Holy Name Catholic...

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Nov 27, 20191 min read


From the football field in Essex, to Hamilton, and the mainstage in Calgary
- Revenberg and his Tiger-Cats lose to Winnipeg in Grey Cup finals - by Garrett Fodor Standing at six-foot, four-inches, and weighing 300...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 27, 20193 min read


Sharks take bite out of 73’s
by Garrett Fodor On November 19, the Essex 73’s played host to the Wheatley Sharks, which was the local hockey team’s lone game of the...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


Tree Lighting switches on holiday cheer
by Sylene Argent Just like it is said in the holiday movie, “Elf,” the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


EDHS celebrates its academic stars
by Sylene Argent On the evening of Tuesday, November 19, the Essex District High School (EDHS) students who earned honor roll, or an...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


John R. Park Homestead hosts second Deck the Holidays workshop
by Julianna Bonnett Area residents got to ring in the holiday season early with a hands-on wreath-making workshop at John R. Park...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


Holiday Stroll the Streets welcomes Santa to Belle River
by Julianna Bonnett The holiday spirit was in full swing in Belle River last Friday evening as the Belle River On The Lake BIA hosted its...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


EWSWA budget approved in Essex County
- This was the second year in a row a 4.1 percent increase was approved - by Adam Gault A 4.1 percent increase to the Essex Windsor Solid...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


Santa visits Home Hardware, kicks off toy drive
by Sylene Argent Though this is a busy time of year for Santa Claus, the jolly man in red took the time to participate in a special...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


Goodfellows newspaper campaign raises over $52,000 for local food banks
- four local food banks received $13,000 each - by Sylene Argent With the holiday season being a busy time of year for local food banks,...

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Nov 27, 20192 min read


A bigger and brighter River Lights held in Amherstburg
by Julianna Bonnett This weekend, a well-known tradition that has helped many families experience a little taste of the holiday season...

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Nov 20, 20192 min read


Santa Claus stops by during Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Festival
by Max de Liberato There was a sea of warmly dressed citizens at the 27th annual Fantasy of Lights Festival celebration in Kingsville on...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 20, 20193 min read


WETRA’s fall open house shows off its programs
by Garrett Fodor With the holiday season quickly approaching, one local organization recently opened its doors to give members of the...

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Nov 20, 20192 min read


BIA kicks off holiday support with donations to local food banks, Rotary Interact
by Sylene Argent With the spirit of giving now in the air, the Essex Centre BIA’s Board of Management invited representatives of the...

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Nov 20, 20193 min read


Trinity Church participates in the Kingsville Christmas House Tour
- Visitors given opportunity to admire the church’s 1866 architecture - by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, area residents had the...

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Nov 20, 20192 min read


Essex Council notes - Monday, November 18, 2019
by Adam Gault Council approves Climate Change Action Plan Essex Council approved the implementation of a Climate Change Action Plan in...

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Nov 20, 20194 min read


Goodfellows’ collection to spread holiday cheer
by Sylene Argent Last Friday and Saturday, volunteers for the Essex Region Goodfellows spread-out throughout the municipality to collect...

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Nov 20, 20191 min read


Essex remembers - Remembrance Day ceremony met with snow
by Sylene Argent When in the trenches, soldiers had to endure all types of inclement and uncomfortable weather. And, despite the cold and...

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Nov 13, 20192 min read
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