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Fire open houses teach youth to “Look. Listen. Learn!”
- Essex Fire & Rescue to take on six new recruits - by Sylene Argent Local youth had a chance to discover what it is like to be a...

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Oct 17, 20183 min read


Essex Lifeguard recognized as In Motion All Star
by Sylene Argent In celebration of National in Motion Week, which was recognized from October 1 through 7, Southwestern Ontario in...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


73’s prevail over Wallaceburg, fall to Lakeshore
by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s failed to make any progress in the standings after the home team dropped points to its rivals, the...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


EMS enhancements paying off for Essex County
by Kyle Reid Despite increasing call volumes, Essex-Windsor EMS is meeting or exceeding response time targets for most service calls,...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


First Contact Canada cast member speaks to GNPS
by Sylene Argent On Friday, the grade seven and eight students at Gosfield North Public School listened intently to special guest...

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Oct 10, 20183 min read


EYC open for free tutoring/Fun Fridays
by Sylene Argent For the past few years, area teens have only had access to the Essex Youth Centre (EYC) during the summer months. This...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


Cadets host open house to attract new members
by Kyle Reid Volunteers, staff, and members of the 2715 Essex and Kent Scottish Army Cadets hosted a special open house at the 594 Royal...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


LaSalle Craft Beer Festival celebrates five years of success
by Adam Gault Essex County craft beer lovers had much to be thankful for this past long weekend as the fifth annual LaSalle Craft Beer...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


Support sought for Veterans’ Banner Project
information submitted by LCol Murray Stewart, CD, PPCLI (Ret’d ) Many communities across Canada, including Wheatley, erect banners on...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 10, 20181 min read


Candidates share platforms/opinions at public event in Harrow
by EFP Staff On Thursday, October 4, the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet the candidates style event at the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 10, 201811 min read


Essex Public School busy supporting causes
by Sylene Argent Recently, the students and staff at Essex Public School hosted two outdoor events; one of which taught the students...

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Oct 10, 20182 min read


Essex PeeWee Minors - Same game, different style, gold again
submitted to EFP Only one week after winning the Essex Early Bird tournament, the Essex PeeWee Minors took its game south west to the...

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Oct 3, 20183 min read


73’s suffer first loss of the season
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Bryce O’Brien debuted as a member of the Essex 73’s on Tuesday night, during a game against the Petrolia Flyers....

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 3, 20182 min read


Maidstone Park to undergo accessibility upgrades
by Adam Gault The Town of Lakeshore is preparing to install new playground equipment at Maidstone Park in Belle River. Beginning early...

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Oct 3, 20182 min read


‘Another man’s treasure’ found at United Church yard sale
by Kyle Reid Treasure seekers and bargain hunters alike lined up outside Essex United Church early Friday morning, wanting to be amongst...

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Oct 3, 20182 min read


CIB Committee recognizes beautification during annual banquet
by Sylene Argent The Essex Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee recognized many owners of residential and commercial properties for their...

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Oct 3, 20182 min read


Historical Cultural Centre opens in Oldcastle
by Adam Gault The Tecumseh Fire Station in Oldcastle was filled to the capacity this past Sunday as local families and individuals of all...

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Oct 3, 20182 min read


Ruthven Apple Festival continues to support CLEC
by Kyle Reid The annual Ruthven Apple Festival kicked off with a sweet crunch over the weekend. Now in its 39th year, the festival has...

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Oct 3, 20182 min read


Essex branch raises funds for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Breast Cancer survivor Karen Lessard delivers a pie into the face of Essex CIBC General Manager Leasa Lapico as a fundraiser for the CIBC...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 3, 20181 min read


Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 1
by Sylene Argent Essex wins National CIB award Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, and Essex’s Landscape Technician, Nathan...

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Oct 3, 20189 min read
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