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ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa at annual visit
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With a special connection to the North Pole, members of the Rotary Club of Cottam were able...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 6, 20235 min read
Council adopts Community Services Master Plan, a multi-year guiding document
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council gave official approval to the Community Services Master Plan on Monday...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Essex proposing amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw for future Essex Sports Fields
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A special Council meeting will take place on January 15, 2024 to receive public comments on...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 29, 20234 min read
Four local food banks each get $20k boost, thanks to Essex Region Goodfellows
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photo submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham. Volunteers with the Essex Area Food Bank,...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 29, 20237 min read
Essex to mull over proposed 5.64% tax increase
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Town of Essex Administration has Proposed a 2024 Budget with Capital and Operating...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 23, 20235 min read
Dr. Richard Barnett honoured as 2023 Essex Citizen of the Year
by Sylene Argent Photo submitted A longstanding tradition of recognition – stemming back to 1978 – continued on Saturday evening, when...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Goodfellows collect donations to support four local food banks this Christmas
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative photos submitted Though this year’s Essex Region Goodfellows newspaper campaign donations...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 23, 20233 min read
Kingsville kicks-off annual Fantasy of Lights with ‘Christmas Magic’
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative photos submitted With over 70 floats – and with residents lining the parade route that...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 15, 20237 min read
Additional Essex Council notes for Monday, November 6, 2023
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council attends annual E.L.K. shareholder meeting Members of Essex Council attended...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 15, 20232 min read
We Will Remember Them: Honouring Veterans, Fallen Soldiers
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photos submitted by Christine Hayes At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Essex enters into MoU with Southwest Fire Academy for regional firefighter training
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Town...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 8, 20235 min read
MTO provides County Council with Highway 3 update
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council received an update regarding the Phase 3 portion of the...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Woodslee pays tribute to veterans
by Garrett Fodor “We will remember them.” The community of Woodslee, the Woodslee Millen Group, and the Municipality of Lakeshore are...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Tiny Tots enjoy spirit of Halloween during BIA trick-or-treat parade
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Local youngsters – dressed in their creative Halloween costumes and chaperone by adults –...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Residents comment on developing Community Services Master Plan
- the document will guide the Town of Essex on recreation and parks for the next decade - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Town of LaSalle celebrates annual ‘Truck or Treat’
by Garrett Fodor What started out as a COVID fix is quickly becoming a Halloween staple for the Town of LaSalle. On Saturday, residents...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Halloween takes over Lazee G Ranch
by Garrett Fodor From goblins and ghouls, to superheroes and princesses, and offering everything from sweet treats to fun games and...

ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 25, 20233 min read
BIA told mid-November earliest for sidewalk events down Talbot due to streetscape
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Essex Centre BIA will have to wait until at least mid-November or even towards the end...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Families flock to Kingsville for 54th annual Migration Fall Fest
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Kingsville celebrated the beauty of migration, the Father of Conservation – Jack Miner,...


ESSEX FREE PRESS
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Windsor HOG raises $1150 for Essex Area Food Bank, $3,550 for Santa’s Cause for Kids
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Essex Area Food Bank and Santa’s Cause for Kids got a financial boost on Sunday, as the...
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