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Town Seeking Community Feedback on Cannabis Retail Stores
submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is currently seeking feedback on the establishment of cannabis retail stores. Citizens are invited to...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 20, 20182 min read


OPP reminds residents to lock it or lose it
by Sylene Argent As community members drive from store-to-store in search of the perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones, OPP personnel...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20181 min read


OPP, Essex Fire & Rescue pick up Santa’s Cause for Kids donations
by Sylene Argent Last Friday, local OPP personnel and members of Essex Fire & Rescue joined forces to collect donated new, unwrapped toys...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex church continues long-time support for food bank
by Adam Gault With Christmas less than one week away, the true spirit of the season is not lost on members of the Essex Christian...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Maurice Chauvin recognized with 2018 Conservation Farm Award
submitted to EFP The winner of the 2018 Conservation Farm Award was announced at the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA)...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex Firefighters recognized for several years of service
- Captain Kaufmann planning to retire on 38th anniversary - by Sylene Argent Firefighters are the hometown heroes who are running into...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20183 min read


Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP speaks with local farmers
by Sylene Argent On Friday, Bev Shipley, Conservative MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, and Chris Lewis, Conservative federal candidate for...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex Council notes for Monday, December 17
by Sylene Argent Essex to decide on opting in or out for Cannabis retail store in new year Essex Council spent around an hour discussing...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20184 min read


Carnival teaches Holy Name’s students about giving
by Sylene Argent The grade seven class at Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School showed their leadership abilities last Thursday morning as...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20181 min read


CLEC celebrates raising $48,000 during 39th annual Apple Fest
by Sylene Argent Thanks to continued generosity and support, Community Living Essex County (CLEC) was able to receive $48,000 from the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex United delights with rendition of a Christmas classic
by Adam Gault Essex United Church took visitors back in time more than 170 years to explore the meaning of Christmas this past Friday...

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Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex Community Concert Band rings in the holidays
by Garrett Fodor The Essex Community Concert Band (ECCB) offered a break from the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year, to ring in...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20181 min read


Donations made to MP’s 20 Days of Community Giving distributed
by Sylene Argent Leading up to the holiday season, in the spirit of giving, Essex MP Tracey Ramsey asked community members to participate...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20181 min read


Tecumseh Mayor elected as new County Council Warden
by Kyle Reid Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara was selected as Essex County Councils new ‘Mayor of Mayors’. McNamara received the support of...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Essex 73’s positioned in first place
by Garrett Fodor This past week was testing for the 73’s as they played three games, including one where they faced off against the...

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Dec 19, 20182 min read


Inaugural Christmas Market held at Cottam United
by Adam Gault Great Christmas gift ideas and live entertainment were in abundance in Cottam this past Friday and Saturday, as the debut...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


73’s food, toy drive support local charities
by Garrett Fodor In what has become an annual tradition, Tuesday December 11 marked the end of this year’s installment of the toy and...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Town of Essex hosts first-ever Breakfast with Santa
by Kyle Reid With Christmas just around the corner, it was a very busy weekend for Santa and Mrs. Claus, who were the guests of honour...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 12, 20182 min read


Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade wows with nine marching bands
by Sylene Argent Sleigh bells were ringing in celebration of the holiday season on Saturday evening as the annual Essex Centre Santa...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 12, 20182 min read


Essex Centre BIA provides a little financial help headed into the holidays
by Sylene Argent As a way to give back to the community and show support to two great causes that are extra busy around the holidays, the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 12, 20182 min read
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