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Rotary Interact grateful for support shown towards the Giant Flea Market
by Sylene Argent Thanks to generous support from the community and former Red Raiders, the second annual Giant Flea Market, which was...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 3, 20192 min read


Statutory public meeting held to consider amendments to the General Zoning Bylaw
On Monday evening, a Statutory Public Meeting was held so Essex Council could consider an amendment to the General Zoning Bylaw 1037....

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Apr 3, 20192 min read


Film screening celebrates Detroit River revival
by Kyle Reid A large crowd celebrated the ecological revival of the Detroit River at a film-screening held at St. Thomas of Villanova...

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Apr 3, 20192 min read


Essex Home Hardware named Beauti-Tone champion
by Sylene Argent On Monday afternoon, Essex Home Hardware Building Centre’s staff members were presented with the “Champion Beauti-Tone...

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Apr 3, 20191 min read


Essex Council Notes for April 1
by Sylene Argent New Youth Rep welcomed Essex Mayor Larry Snively officially welcomed Cameron Soucie to the role of Essex Youth Council...

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Apr 3, 20195 min read


Essex County Warden Gary McNamara headlines 12th annual Luncheon
by Sylene Argent At the 12th annual Warden’s Luncheon, which was hosted at the Ciociaro Club on Friday afternoon, recently elected Essex...

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Apr 3, 20192 min read


Windsor-Essex high schools compete in FIRST Robotics Competition
by Kyle Reid Local high schools from Windsor and Essex County flexed their robotic muscles last Friday and Saturday during the...

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Apr 3, 20192 min read


Comedy infused music: Jon Brett makes top ten in CBC Comedy’s Next up
by Sylene Argent Essex native Jon Brett has a passion for infusing comical and clever lyrics into various music genres. Over the past few...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


Public meeting held for proposed McGregor rezoning
by Adam Gault Essex Town Council held a public meeting on Monday evening at the McGregor Community Centre to discuss a proposed zoning...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


Sandwich South Heritage Centre celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
by Kyle Reid The recently opened Sandwich South Heritage Centre hosted a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to acknowledge Oldcastle’s and...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


Essex MP calls for more affordable housing in Essex County
by Kyle Reid Homelessness is a problem in Essex County, even though it may not be visible, Essex MP Tracey Ramsey said during an...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


New businesses welcomed, another expands
by Sylene Argent Staff members and Council reps with the Town of Essex took a moment to welcome two new businesses into the downtown...

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Mar 27, 20193 min read


Business excellence celebrated in Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent The Essex Centre BIA and the Rotary Club of Essex partnered to shed a spotlight on the local business community on...

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Mar 27, 20193 min read


Postponed Kingsville Polar Bear Dip still a cool time
by Kyle Reid The chilly, early-spring temperatures on Saturday didn’t keep a large turnout of people from wading into the frigid Lake...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


K of C presents fish fry proceeds to Guatemala Hope, Cottam Scouts
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday evening, the Holy Name of Jesus Church chapter of the Knights of Columbus (3305) proudly presented a $1100...

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Mar 27, 20192 min read


OPP report - Two flee from vehicle after a crash on Highways #3
submitted to EFP On March 20, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle...

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Mar 21, 20191 min read


Harrow enjoys Maple Syrup Festival fun
by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, area residents flocked to the Feed Store in Harrow to enjoy its 6th annual Maple Syrup Festival. The...

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Mar 20, 20192 min read


Free March Break skate draws a crowd
by Kyle Reid Students in the Town of Essex were certainly not bored over the March Break holiday as they took a well-deserved break from...

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Mar 20, 20192 min read


CTMHV provides March Break programs
by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted its second annual March Break program last week,...

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Mar 20, 20191 min read


Cannabis Retail Policy Statement open house hosted in Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent Essex residents had another opportunity to provide input for the Cannabis Retail Policy Statement the Town of Essex is...

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Mar 20, 20192 min read
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