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Harrow Pie Auction shatters previous record
- $32,210 was raised for the John McGivney Children’s Centre - by Adam Gault The 165th annual Harrow Fair kicked off last Thursday...

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Sep 4, 20192 min read


Pelee Island Winery’s first golf tourney raises over $7,000
- The funds were forwarded to the Parkinson’s Society - by Sylene Argent After talking to fellow co-workers and friends, Pelee Island...

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Aug 28, 20192 min read


Essex brothers raise $426 to help animals in need
by Sylene Argent Not every animal is born into ideal circumstances, but thanks to the dedication of many caring individuals and...

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Aug 28, 20192 min read


Art by the River continues to grow
by Garrett Fodor Artists showed off their talents and share their creations with the community, while supporting each other, this past...

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Aug 28, 20192 min read


Canada Post Heritage Club donates to the Essex Area Food Bank
by Sylene Argent On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 20, the Essex Area Food Bank gratefully received a much-appreciated non-perishable...

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Aug 28, 20192 min read


OPP SEARCH FOR MISSING LAKESHORE WOMAN - Asking for public's assistance
UPDATE: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to thank the public for their assistance and advise that missing 46 year old Jody RENO...

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Aug 27, 20191 min read


Family movie night hosted in Colchester
by Garrett Fodor Local families were invited to enjoy a free and fun evening designed to suit all ages on Saturday as the Town of Essex...

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Aug 21, 20192 min read


Council sets course to update Development Charges Bylaw
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, Essex Council hosted another Development Charges meeting with Gary Scandlan of Watson &...

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Aug 21, 20193 min read


Kingsville’s heritage committee learns about local architectural evolution
- researcher creates resource binder with info on 319 homes - by Sylene Argent Members of the Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory...

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Aug 21, 20193 min read


Province announces portion of Highway # 3 to be widened
- Hanlan Street extension will be a municipal project - by Sylene Argent Recently, Caroline Mulroney, the MPP of York-Simcoe who is...

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Aug 21, 20193 min read


Thousands flock to Kingsville’s dock for 2019 Tall Ships Festival
by Sylene Argent Last Friday to Sunday, thousands of visitors flocked to Kingsville’s dock on Lake Erie to enjoy all the nautical-themed...

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Aug 21, 20192 min read


Gleaners, Rotarians host 24-hour marathon to help feed those in needÂ
by Garrett Fodor On Friday, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and 11 local Rotary Clubs came together to participate in a 24-hour food...

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Aug 21, 20192 min read


25-years of Cop Camp celebrated
- Campers learn to ‘pay it forward’ - by Garrett Fodor Nearly 80 students, from local OPP policed communities, had an opportunity to...

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Aug 21, 20192 min read


Lakeshore Council tours Walls historic site
by Garrett Fodor Nestled along Puce Road, the John Freeman Walls Historic Site is passed by hundreds of area residents each and every...

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Aug 14, 20193 min read


Steam & Gas Engine Show featured Massey Harris tractors
by Garrett Fodor Over the weekend, the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted its 35th annual show at its educational facility,...

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Aug 14, 20192 min read


Essex Railway Station hosts a Family Fun Day
by Sylene Argent On Saturday afternoon, several area residents headed down to the historic Essex Railway Station to enjoy the annual...

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Aug 14, 20191 min read


Essex Town Council notes - Tuesday, August 6
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Town purchases Cyber Insurance The Town of Essex approved the purchase of Cyber Liability Insurance,...

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Aug 14, 20199 min read


The Town of Essex Council Special Meeting
Removal of abandoned signs and accessible parking bylaws discussed by Sylene Argent On the evening of Tuesday, August 6, Essex Council...

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Aug 14, 20194 min read


Comber celebrates its 160th annual fair
by Garrett Fodor Local residents had a chance to soak in the sun and share in Comber’s rich agricultural history this past weekend as...

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Aug 14, 20192 min read


Farmers show precision during annual plowing match
by Sylene Argent Many area farmers, and out-of-town competitors, enjoyed perfect weather on Saturday as they demonstrate their in-field...

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Aug 7, 20192 min read
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