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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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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...

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 MP supporting local jobs in response to new tariffs impacts

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Essex MP Chris Lewis is fighting for local manufacturing jobs.    Recently, Lewis and fellow local Conservative...

Lakeshore adding two full-time firefighters

By Fred Groves Response times to emergencies are expected to be quicker in Lakeshore following the recent announcement that the municipality is hiring two new...

Essex initiates process to increase parking requirements for low-density residential units

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex directed Administration to initiate the Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBA)...

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,...

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...

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...

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 of Essex Council Chamber got a little heated during the...

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,...

Essex County Council learns EWEMS calls up 4.4% in 2025 -pre-approves 2027 vehicles, learns about priority dispatch system

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the County of Essex received a report detailing the annual operational status for...

“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,...

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...

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...

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 trio of musicians from LaSalle knew they had within them...

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...
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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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