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Council cuts ribbon to unveil new Townsview playground
by Sylene Argent A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Wednesday afternoon to officially open Townsview Park (155 Morris Drive, located...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 25, 20191 min read


Second season of Thrive kicks-off through Essex United and St. Paul’s
by Sylene Argent After a successful first season of “Thrive: A Living Manual for Families,” St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Essex United...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 25, 20192 min read


73’s starting a new era ahead of season
by Garrett Fodor After losing to Lakeshore in the Stobbs Division finals last season, the Essex 73’s underwent a facelift. Beginning...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20192 min read


Horse Show & Fall Festival still a strong event in Cottam
by Garrett Fodor On Sunday, area residents had a chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons. While it rained early Sunday morning,...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20192 min read


14-year-old publishes fantasy novel “The Magic Within”
- The book was written to help youth work through their own struggles - by Sylene Argent 14-year-old Paightyn Armstrong of Essex can now...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20192 min read


Essex Council Notes - September 16, 2019
by Adam Gault New sports field design discussed - Town to apply for ICIP grant - Council received a report Director of Community...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20193 min read


St. Paul’s Pride Flag goes missing
by Sylene Argent Shortly after St. Paul’s Anglican Church provided a post on Facebook and a Letter to the Editor in the Essex Free Press...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20191 min read


Community urged to get involved with Legion Week in Essex
-Ladies’ Auxiliary celebrates 75th anniversary with tree blessing- by Sylene Argent The Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20192 min read


Bondy questions why her motion to talk about road concern was pulled from agenda
- She wanted to discuss puddling and damage on Gore Road and the 8th Concession - by Sylene Argent At the Essex Council meeting held on...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 18, 20194 min read


Highway 3 protest held to get province’s attention
by Sylene Argent On Saturday morning, two groups of protesters gathered – one at the in Leamington and the other at the Canadian Tire in...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20192 min read


Essex Council notes - Tuesday, September 3
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Administration to look at election policies and bylaws At the August 6 Council meeting, Councillor Sherry...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20197 min read


Essex Mayor seeks action on shoreline erosion
by Adam Gault Essex Mayor Larry Snively called on Essex County Council to take action on the continuing issue of soil erosion along the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20192 min read


Libro Prosperity Fund splits $70,000 between three regional programs
- Essex Centre BIA gets $15,000 to host “Win this Space” - by Sylene Argent After providing community organizations an opportunity to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20192 min read


Puempel preparing for 2019-20 hockey season
by Sylene Argent There really is not a whole lot of time for professional hockey players to hang up their skates, even during the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20192 min read


OPP Report - Male injured, OPP investigating
OPP Seeking Public's Assistance UPDATE:: submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is appealing to the public for assistance...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 11, 20192 min read


165th Harrow Fair welcomes 75,000 visitors
- roller pigeon contest questioned - by Sylene Argent There was plenty to see and do at the 165th annual Harrow Fair, which was held over...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 4, 20192 min read


CMHA ready to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day
by Sylene Argent On September 10, individuals and organizations from all over the world– including the Canadian Mental Health Association...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 4, 20193 min read


Reptiles attract a crowd at Point Pelee
by Garrett Fodor As a part of Labour Day long weekend celebrations, nature lovers and reptile enthusiasts were welcomed to Point Pelee...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 4, 20192 min read


Council approves Development Charges Bylaw
by Adam Gault At the special meeting held on the evening of Tuesday, August 27, at the Essex Municipal Building, Council passed a bylaw...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 4, 20192 min read


Candidates canvass Essex Riding
by Sylene Argent With the 2019 Canadian federal election expected to take place on or before October 21, 2019, local candidates vying to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Sep 4, 20194 min read
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