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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...

Fresh Breath kicking-off summer tour in Sweden after winning North2North Competition

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Cottam musicians Katie (KT) and Josh Pascoe are at the core of Fresh Breath, which...

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...

LaSalle Welcomes Seniors to 2026 Expo

The Town of LaSalle is inviting older adults from across the community to take part in the LaSalle Senior Expo 2026, taking place Wednesday,...

OPINION | Why Disconnecting Isn’t as Easy as It Sounds

By Sana Abbas In this day and age, social media is constantly within reach. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and many others have become...

Petition with 250 verified signatures asks for certain opt-outs from the Essex County Green Bin program

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County resident Carolyn Crankshaw approached County Council at its June 17 meeting to represent...

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...

Apartment-ready property for sale

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice What's next for the property at 50 Indian Creek Rd. W. in south Chatham? Approved for a...

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’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...

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...

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...

Raymont Berries: Supplying Local Flavor to the LaSalle Strawberry Festival

By Ken Pastusyhn   For the 14th consecutive year, Raymont Berries of Cottam has proudly served as the official supplier of local strawberries to the LaSalle...

Essex Council provides 2nd reading for proposed 3-storey motel/apartment at 80 CR 50

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press A majority Essex Council vote approved the second reading to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning...

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...

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

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