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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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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...

“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,...

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...

Opinion | Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Students Say Phone Bans Miss the Point

By Sana Abbas In recent years, schools across Ontario including those in Halton have introduced stricter rules on cell phone use during the school day....

End of an Era: Piroski’s Time with the Canadiens Comes to a Close

by John Humphrey The conclusion of another stellar Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season for the Lakeshore Canadiens has also coincided with the end of...

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 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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

OPP investigating break & enter at Essex’s LIFE adult respite program, public assistance needed

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Nearly six-years-ago, LA Shepley brought her dream of running her own business – dedicated to...

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...

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

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