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Helping hands at the Essex Area Food Bank
by Kyle Reid With the holiday season comes a desire to lend a helping hand to those in need. Nowhere was that more evident than at the...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Colchester North collecting needed items for Hospice
by Adam Gault With the season of giving and sharing upon us, students at Colchester North Public School are collecting toiletries and...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


John R. Park Homestead celebrates Christmas in the County
by Kyle Reid The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area celebrated the days of Christmas past last Sunday, decorating the farm and...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Annual Victorian Christmas Sale hosted at Essex Railway Station
by Sylene Argent The doors to the historic Essex Railway Station were opened to the public on Sunday as the annual Victorian Christmas...

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Dec 12, 20181 min read


Thrive program hosts first Christmas event
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, Essex United Church and St. Paul’s Anglican Church teamed up to host another “Thrive: A Living...

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Dec 12, 20181 min read


Santa makes a stop for breakfast at CTMHV
by Kyle Reid With the holiday season in full swing, Santa still had time to take a break from his busy schedule to pay a visit to the...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Cottam dancer earns gold, silver, and bronze at World Dance Championships
by Sylene Argent Jamieson MacNeil returned back home to Cottam a champion last week, taking home a piece of hardware in all three...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Border Cities Polish Club donates to Salvation Army
by Sylene Argent While the holiday season is a time for giving, Border Cities Polish Club former President, Fred Pernal, and former Vice...

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Dec 12, 20181 min read


Ancient Spirit Temple Kung Fu hosts martial arts open house in Essex
by Kyle Reid The art of Kung Fu was on display at the Essex Community Centre on Sunday, as members of Ancient Spirit Temple Kung Fu...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum collecting warm mittens
by Sylene Argent The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum and its Junior Historical Society is on a mission to collect mittens in an effort to...

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


Youth meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Essex United Church
by Sylene Argent Before the Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade officially kicked off on Saturday evening, families were able to meet Santa...

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Dec 12, 20181 min read


73’s comeback over Canadiens, FlyersÂ
by Garrett Fodor This past week, the Essex 73’s were in for a test as the team faced its rival on Tuesday, the Lakeshore Canadiens....

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Dec 12, 20182 min read


73’s recognize Yellowjacket Midget travel team for its win record
by Sylene Argent Every athlete, no matter the sport, has his or her eyes set on winning the next championship and breaking personal...

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Dec 12, 20183 min read


Colchester Holiday Hayride tradition continues
by Sylene Argent Community members filled two large trailers on Saturday to enjoy the annual Colchester Holiday Hayride. Though this...

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Dec 5, 20181 min read


73’s show grit, offense
by Garrett Fodor Entering this week, the Essex 73’s looked to rebound after a pair of loses it experienced the week prior, with Lakeshore...

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Dec 5, 20182 min read


EPS students honour legacy of fallen soldiers
by Adam Gault This year’s Remembrance Day took on a special significance for many as it marked 100 years since the signing of the...

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Dec 5, 20182 min read


Town of Essex hosts annual Volunteer Appreciation Night
by Sylene Argent Volunteers help unite a community and their talents and efforts are crucial in moving programs and services forward for...

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Dec 5, 20182 min read


Stanton Court residents enjoy second annual Light Night
by Sylene Argent Holiday flair was certainly in the air last Friday evening as the residents of the Stanton Court subdivision gathered to...

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Dec 5, 20181 min read


Christmas Gift Show benefits Kingsville-Essex Associated Band
by Kyle Reid Essex District High School’s gymnasium was packed with vendors and shoppers during the annual Christmas Gift Show over the...

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Dec 5, 20182 min read


Rain does not keep Santa from visiting Cottam
by Sylene Argent With the reindeer still in training for their busiest night of the year, firefighters with the Kingsville North Fire...

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Dec 5, 20181 min read
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