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Teams battle during annual Fun Fest Slo-Pitch tourney
by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, several slo-pitch teams battled for top place in men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions at McGregor’s...

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Jul 19, 20182 min read


Brain Injury display unmasks personal journeys
by Sylene Argent The Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex County’s (BIAWE) “Unmasking Brain Injury” project was displayed at the...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


Claire Crawford earns EDHS Governor General Bronze Medal
- she has earned nearly $40,000 in scholarships and awards - by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High School graduate Claire Crawford...

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Jul 18, 20183 min read


Hedges family donates sunscreen dispensers for splashpads
by Sylene Argent In memory of daughter, Kari, who passed away due to melanoma cancer at the age of 30 in 2014, the Hedges family donated...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


Residents learn the history of the rails to Essex
by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, visitor were able to beat the heat while learning about the historical impact of the railways in Essex,...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 16
by Sylene Argent Senior of the Year award presented Essex Mayor Ron McDermott presented the 2018 Senior of the Year award to Essex Centre...

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Jul 18, 20185 min read


Essex resident graduates with two prestigious college awards
by Sylene Argent Essex resident Karen Markovich, who used to play on the Essex District High School basketball and soccer teams, may be...

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Jul 18, 20183 min read


Maidstone unveils new splashpad
by Garrett Fodor With temperatures continuing to rise, local youth now have a new place to beat the heat. On Saturday, the Town of...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


CTMHV hosts British Car and Bike Show
by Adam Gault Left handed shifting enthusiasts from across Southwestern Ontario and the American Midwest made their way to the Canadian...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


Kingsville artist brings naval history to life
by Adam Gault The passion for naval history and exceptional attention to detail, which Kingsville artist Mike Laforet has demonstrated...

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Jul 18, 20182 min read


Kennedy Campeau headed to university with track scholarship
by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High School graduate, Kennedy Campeau, is on the fast track to finding post-secondary success,...

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Jul 18, 20184 min read


Funds still needed for CTMHV’s church roof repair
by Sylene Argent The 1885 Bethel United Church’s cedar shingle roof has recently been replaced with metal material. Though the roof...

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Jul 18, 20181 min read


Essex resident makes top 12 in body paint challenge
-need online support to make top six- by Sylene Argent Essex resident, Summer Stockwell is following her artistic dreams. Thanks to...

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Jul 13, 20182 min read


Bear Patrol performs during Tune Up the Parks
by Sylene Argent The solid sound of good old rock ‘n roll could be heard echoing throughout Essex Centre as local cover band “Bear...

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Jul 11, 20181 min read


First Ontario Martinfest attracts big crowd
by Sylene Argent Despite many events taking place on Saturday, the first annual Ontario Martinfest was a big success as it attracted a...

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Jul 11, 20182 min read


Memorial Bench unveiled in Harrow Centre
by Sylene Argent The Clifford family officially dedicate a memorial bench last Thursday afternoon, which is located in front of the...

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Jul 11, 20181 min read


WECCC presents awards to community contributors
by Adam Gault On Saturday afternoon, the Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community (WECCC) took to the Essex Fun Fest stage to present...

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Jul 11, 20182 min read


Youth talent shine at Fun Fest
by Garrett Fodor Sunday, July 8 may have been the final day of the 31st annual Essex Fun Fest, but the festival was not shut down before...

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Jul 11, 20182 min read


Local youth learn rural safety
by Sylene Argent Around 60 youths are a little more aware of potential hazards after participating in the annual Kid’s Safety Day last...

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Jul 11, 20182 min read


Long-time volunteer receives Citizen of the Year award
by Adam Gault One local resident received the surprise of the evening at the Essex Fun Fest this past Saturday. Amidst the Fun Fest...

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Jul 11, 20182 min read
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