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Railway Station hosts annual Fun Day
by Sylene Argent Playing with model train sets, taking a historic caboose tour, and a barbeque lunch were just a couple of reasons why...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 20181 min read


Essex Council Notes for August 7
by Sylene Argent Essex Town Centre rezoning Application CAO Donna Hunter said at this point in the term of Council, with the election...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 20183 min read


Steve Morin and Friends entertain at Tune Up the Parks
by Sylene Argent Local band, “Steve Morin and Friends,” entertained a fair-sized crowd at last Wednesday evening’s edition of the Tune Up...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 20181 min read


Candidate Corner- Essex
The Essex Free Press asked each of the 2018 Essex Municipal election candidates to submit a 250-word summary and/or outline their...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 201815 min read


Comber Fair delights thousands
by Adam Gault Older than Canada itself, the 159th Comber Fair proved, once again, why it’s one of Essex County’s great institutions this...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 20182 min read


Steam and Gas Engine Show honours agricultural machinery mainstay
by Adam Gault Celebrating the important role steam and gas engines have played in the progression and development of agricultural...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 15, 20182 min read


Disaster Strike rocks Tune Up the Parks
by Sylene Argent As part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s ongoing Tune Up the Parks summer concert series, local rock...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20181 min read


Spin H2O making a splash at Essex’s pool
by Sylene Argent A new program is being offered at the Essex Recreation Complex that is sure to make waves within the community. On the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20181 min read


Local farmers display plowing talent during annual competition
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, local and out-of-town farmers took to the competition field, located along County Road 34 in Cottam at the...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


Essex Non-Profit Homes hosts summer block party
submitted to EFP Essex Non-Profit Homes hosted a summer block party on Friday, July 27, 2018. The event is being called a huge success as...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20181 min read


Rotary supports Hospice through fish fry
by Adam Gault Rotary Clubs from across Essex County came together last Friday evening to host the annual fish fry at the Roma Club...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


Amherstburg showcases the uncommon
by Garrett Fodor Wizards and inventors came together for a first-of-a-kind festival to Essex County. This past weekend, historic downtown...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


Wheat prepared for upcoming Steam & Gas Engine show
Recently, members of the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum rolled up their sleeved to help take off wheat with a grain binder. These...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20181 min read


Hogs for Hospice attracts thousands to Leamington
by Adam Gault Motors revved and rubber burned as over a thousand motorcycle riders and many more non-riding festival-goers took over...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


Essex BIA Cruise In brings in a crowd
by Sylene Argent Around 200 antique, classic, and vintage vehicles were parked along Talbot Street, between Victoria Avenue and Brien...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


Sunparlour Rodeo continues raising funds for the community
by Sylene Argent After 17 years, the Sunparlour Rodeo, hosted on the Pavao family farm in Ruthven, is still attracting a huge crowd and...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 8, 20182 min read


EDHS student jams with Foo Fighters
by Sylene Argent Any teen who throws on a pair of headphones to listen to favourite albums fantasies about getting onstage with those...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 1, 20183 min read


Explore the Shore promotes community along County Road 50
by Adam Gault The annual two-day Explore the Shore took place this past weekend, highlighting numerous businesses and community groups...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 1, 20182 min read


Essex Sun County Reds Soccer U11 Win Championship!
submitted to EFP The 20th annual Colansanti Cup regional soccer tournament was held July 20, 21, and 22, at the Kingsville Sports park....

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 1, 20182 min read


Community Living Essex County scores high in re-accreditation
submitted to the EFP Community Living Essex County scored high marks from an independent auditor in securing its second FOCUS...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Aug 1, 20181 min read
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