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“No Hair, Don’t Care” raises $15,350 for WCCF, nearly quadrupling original goal

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press When Essex resident Sara Market (pictured centre) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer around last Christmas,...

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Essex approves agreement for Inspiration Industrial Park, creating six large lots

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex approved a By-Law to enter into a Development Agreement...

Leardi: legislation tabled could add restrictions on farmland foreign ownership, cites flooding concerns for Essex

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Source: Essex Free Press The Ontario Government has introduced a new piece of legislation, which has already received...

Essex to apply for Province’s Development Charges Reduction Program

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will apply to participate in the Development Charge (DC) Reduction Program,...

City reallocates funds to other priorities, leaving $140K shortfall to County’s Homelessness Hub

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press County Council unanimously directed County staff to formally engage the City of Windsor to explore...

Essex hoping to garner $5.2M from Build Communities Stronger Fund to develop Sports Fields

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will submit an application to the Build Communities Stronger Fund (Direct...

Ron Suchiu’s stories and artwork captured in new book “Wizard of Art”

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Years ago, world-renowned artist Ron Suchiu of Essex County found himself bedridden in New Orleans...

“No Hair, Don’t Care” raises $15,350 for WCCF, nearly quadrupling original goal

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press When Essex resident Sara Market (pictured centre) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer around last Christmas,...

Essex Centre’s Maidstone-Talbot intersection improvement tender approved

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex awarded the construction of the Maidstone-Talbot intersection improvement project...

Yard sale supports 53 families losing homes through Essex Non-Profit Homes sale

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Protect Essex Homes Committee hosted a yard sale and community barbecue on Saturday, June...

Roger Langis honoured as Essex’s 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press At nearly 85-years of age, Essex's Roger Langis has dedicated his life to rolling up...

Inspiring Community: Mayors Unite for Inclusion at Community Living Essex County Luncheon

By Matt Weingarden A spirit of unity and hope filled St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone as approximately 150 community leaders, dignitaries, and advocates gathered for...

Walleye Derby proceeds purchase heated, weatherproof AED for downtown Harrow

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press At a recent Rotary Club of Harrow meeting, a representative of Essex- Windsor EMS (EWEMS)...

Essex brings water/wastewater billing in-house under budget, completes improvements

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Bringing water/wastewater billing in-house has resulted in significant cost-savings and operational improvements, Essex Council learned...

Harrow, Essex Centre have lowest vacancy rates since Town began racking in 2017

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The downtown areas of Essex Centre and Harrow are currently at their lowest vacancy rates...

Province provides $5.1M to expand Gosfield North Public School

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The government of Ontario is investing $5.1M into expanding Gosfield North Public School to include...

Essex’s Musyj sisters headed to US to compete in National High School Rodeo Finals

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press It has been years in the making for the Musyj sisters of the Town of...
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“No Hair, Don’t Care” raises $15,350 for WCCF, nearly quadrupling original goal

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South Talbot naturalization area to get beautified not mowed, majority of Essex Council votes

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The temperature in the Town...

Essex hoping to garner $5.2M from Build Communities Stronger Fund to develop Sports Fields

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will...

Tea Party receives Key to the City for 35-years of global success, charitable efforts

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press In the early ‘90s, a...