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Sep 25, 20242 min read
73’s debut new jerseys on home opener as part of 2024-25 season kick-off
by Garrett Fodor After kicking-off its season on the road, the Essex 73’s returned home last Tuesday, with a special surprise for fans:...
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Sep 25, 202412 min read
Additional Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, September 16, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Shepley, Hammond recap attendance at AMO Conference On behalf of the Town of Essex, Deputy...
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Sep 18, 20243 min read
Essex to apply for provincial grant for future Essex Centre Sports Field with funding model
- Soccer league, minor baseball express need to move project forward - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town...
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Sep 18, 20242 min read
Council recognizes Essex Centre Streetscape completion with ribbon cutting
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After a lot of community engagement, a previous Term of Council adopted the Essex Centre...
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
CTMHV’s Fall Flea Market continues autumn outdoor fun
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Looking for a chance to connect with the community and provide an opportunity for local...
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Sep 11, 20245 min read
Essex to issue tender documents for Town Hall expansion with $6.3M post-budget approval
- Funding model has annual debt funded from investment income, not the taxbase - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town...
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Sep 11, 20245 min read
Essex County Council hears WOWC’s top strategic priorities for 2024-2025
- housing, infrastructure, workforce,homelessness prevention top the list - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At the...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
Interpretative Plaque describes history of former Carnegie Library
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative submitted photo In 1914 – thanks to a generous $6000 donation from American philanthropist...
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Sep 4, 20243 min read
170th Harrow Fair meets “Grape Expectations”
- pie auction sets new record, earning $117,500 for John McGivney Children Centre - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Every...
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Sep 4, 20244 min read
“This is just the beginning:” first public open house gets feedback on Essex’s draft Official Plan
-first event focused on Colchester Hamlet Secondary Plan - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Area residents are being invited...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
Harrow-Colchester South Water Supply System model results received
- Additional analysis is required to determine storage capacity regarding future development as peak hourly demand will exceed current...
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Aug 28, 20246 min read
Essex designates 11 properties as having cultural heritage value or interest
- Essex United, 103 King Street W provisionally adopted, providing more time after objections - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read
Soap Box Derby rolls into Essex Centre
by Garrett Fodor Engines may not have been revving, but fuelled by the excitement of a cheering crowd and the force of gravity, drivers...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
Record attendance at fourth annual Pride Flag raising
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For the fourth year in a row, St. Paul's Anglican Church welcomed community members around...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
By-Law Enforcement report details 316 potential violations in Essex over first half of the year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Between January to the end of June 2024, staff members in the Town of Essex By-Law...
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Aug 14, 20244 min read
Essex gives approval to Co-An Park Master Plan, directs admin to update user agreements
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For nearly two-years, the Town of Amherstburg and the Town of Essex have been developing a...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
First of three Essex Centre StreetFests brings welcomed attention to downtown core
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A busy downtown, live music, vendors galore, many shoppers in the main street stores. The...
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Aug 7, 20244 min read
Residents invited to provide input on developing Official Plan for the Town of Essex
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Staff in the Planning Department for the Town began working to update Essex’s Official Plan...
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
Precision and experience: Farmers compete in annual Plowing Match
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The annual Essex County Plowing Match is more than a challenge, testing the precision and...
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Jul 31, 20242 min read
Essex Fire & Rescue push-in ceremony officially readies new 101’ platform truck for calls
by Garrett Fodor The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) is celebrating 30-years of bringing art and local tourism to Leamington’s waterfront as...
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