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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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Kingsville’s ADU event relays requirements to residents interested in adding secondary suites

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Since 2021, the Town of Kingsville has okayed 43 Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) across the...

Inspiring possibilities, focusing on inclusivity, building ADUs: Community Living Essex County hosts annual Mayors’ Luncheon

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   The old adage “it takes a village” is certainly fitting to describe the partnerships Community...

Essex admin to provide info/costs on maintaining South Talbot naturalized area

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex deferred receiving a report providing an update on the...

McLennan Royal Purple rallying for good cause

By: Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, South Peace News   McLennan Royal Purple is preparing to host its 43rd annual Walk for Children on May...

Province provides additional $7.8M to protect communities from legacy oil & gas wells

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press When the County of Essex and Essex-Windsor EMS organized the first collaborative symposium on legacy...

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...

Collavino Conservation Area: A Legacy for Nature and Community

By Matt Weingarden   Having made their mark in concrete, the Collavino family is now laying the foundation for nature to flourish.   Recently, their gift of green...

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...

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...

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...

Opinion | Why You Should Pay More for Auto Insurance

By Steven Wilder   Last month I wrote about changes coming to auto insurance, for policies that renew after July 1. This month, I will focus...

Essex Council learns about potential Buy Ontario Act impacts

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Members of Essex Council received a report highlighting potential impacts of the Buy Ontario Act,...

Province provides $1.4M to expand access to primary care to additional 4000 patients

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Three Essex-County based primary healthcare clinics have been collectively provided $1.4M from the Ontario Government...

Essex defers adopting Transient Vendor By-Law to provide food truck option for mobility

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex deferred adopting a Transient Vendor By-Law at the June...

Make Waves for a Cause: Join Shake the Lake!

By Matt Weingarden   Imagine this: The sun sparkles off the waves, laughter rings across the water, and boats of all shapes and sizes gather for...
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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...

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...
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