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EWEMS 10-Year Plan received at County Council
by Adam Gault Essex County Council received and filed the Essex Windsor EMS Ten Year Master Plan at the meeting held on November 6. This...

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Nov 13, 20192 min read


Len Fitch inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, November 2, area resident Len Fitch was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame as one of a...

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Nov 13, 20193 min read


25th annual Jingle Bell Run celebrated
- Bob Blair remembered for his dedication to the event - by Sylene Argent On Sunday morning, racers and supporters of Community Living...

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Nov 13, 20192 min read


Essex residents recalls finding the grave of a Canadian airman 30-years ago in France
- the coincidental finding brought closure to the navigator’s family - by Sylene Argent When Mark McGuire was growing up in Maidstone, he...

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Nov 13, 20193 min read


73’s falter, drop points to top opponents
by Garrett Fodor After having a winning streak halted after six games, the Essex 73’s hockey team was looking to rebound during its three...

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Nov 13, 20192 min read


St. John’s CWL hosts annual bazaar and bake sale
by Julianna Bonnett Members of St. John the Evangelist Church Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale event...

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Nov 13, 20192 min read


Council discusses Essex Centre and Harrow Centre Streetscape plan projects
- total improvement project costs are estimated at nearly $8.5M - by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council hosted a special...

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Nov 6, 20194 min read


Council receives presentation from OPP on municipal policing billing
by Adam Gault Representatives from the local OPP attended the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening to deliver a presentation outlining...

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Nov 6, 20193 min read


Essex Council Notes - Monday, November 4
by Sylene Argent Community Services update Council received Community Services’ Report “2019 Program Updates - Recreation and Culture,”...

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Nov 6, 20194 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum prepares for Remembrance Week
by Garrett Fodor As the calendar flips to the month November, Essex County residents of all ages are paying tribute to those who served...

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Nov 6, 20192 min read


New Woodslee cenotaph unveiled in time for Remembrance Day
by Julianna Bonnett Around a week before Canadians observe Remembrance Day, a new cenotaph to honour all those who have served was...

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Nov 6, 20192 min read


Essex native kicks-off hockey season on the right skate
- he is second in team scoring and recently scored a hat-trick - by Sylene Argent Essex native Matt Puempel kicked-off his 2019-2020...

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Nov 6, 20192 min read


BIA’s Tiny Tot parade brings Halloween to the downtown
by Sylene Argent Area youngsters proudly showed off their Halloween costumes on Thursday morning as the Essex Centre BIA hosted the...

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Nov 6, 20192 min read


CTMHV recreated temperance movement for murder mystery
by Sylene Argent On Saturday evening, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) wound back the hands of time to the...

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Oct 30, 20192 min read


St. Paul’s 5th annual Legacy of Heroes honoured food bank volunteers
by Julianna Bonnett On Sunday, St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted its fifth annual Legacy of Heroes ceremony, which honours volunteers and...

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Oct 30, 20192 min read


Holy Name CWL hosts annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar
by Julianna Bonnett The Holy Name of Jesus Parish’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) hosted its annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday...

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Oct 30, 20192 min read


Essex Area Food Bank relocating to Essex United Church
by Sylene Argent As the contract the Essex Area Food Bank has with the Greater Essex County District School Board to operate out of the...

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Oct 30, 20192 min read


EPS students host walking/reading fundraiser
by Sylene Argent To encourage the love of reading – and getting lost in a world of words – the students at Essex Public School...

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Oct 30, 20191 min read


Chris and Laurie Lapain crowned Citizens of the Year
by Sylene Argent Chris and Laurie Lapain were officially crowned as Essex’s 2019 Citizens of the Year on Saturday evening during the...

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Oct 30, 20193 min read


Brentwood shows off XXVIII grand prize
- lottery home is worth $474,487 - by Sylene Argent On Thursday morning, alumni, volunteers, staff, and supports of the Brentwood...

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Oct 30, 20192 min read
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