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ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20182 min read
Windsor students enjoy outdoor experience at Camp Cedarwin
by Sylene Argent Grade six students from Windsor-based elementary school, St. Teresa of Calcutta, were pleased to put away their text...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20181 min read
Snowy Owl spotted in Essex
submitted photos Last week, the Essex Free Press received photos of a snowy owl from Essex residents Mike Burkoski and Marilyn and Doug...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20183 min read
OPP holds Drug Awareness Clinic
by Adam Gault The Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with the Town of Lakeshore, hosted a Drug Awareness Clinic on Tuesday, May 1,...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20186 min read
Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 7
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Town employee wins Award for Excellence in Municipal Law Essex Council learned Town employee Shelley...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20182 min read
Mennonite Central Committee helps to feed the hungry
by Adam Gault For nearly two decades, members and supporters of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) have come together once a year in...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20182 min read
Essex gets spruced up for spring
by Sylene Argent Many Essex residents gave up a portion of their Saturday morning to help spruce up the Town of Essex by picking up...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20181 min read
Essex Fire, Union Gas responds to gas leak concern in Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent On Tuesday morning, representatives of Union Gas and Essex Fire & Rescue responded to a concern brought forward about...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 9, 20181 min read
Gosfield North hosts school-wide track meet
by Sylene Argent The students of Gosfield North Public School, from grades three through eight, let their athletic abilities shine on...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20184 min read
Two EDHS students on all-female, rookie robotics team
-the “Build a Dream Amazon Warriors” won the provincials and attended the worlds- by Sylene Argent When Essex District High School...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20182 min read
Municipal election information session readies candidates
by Adam Gault With around six months to go before voters across Ontario head to the polls to cast their ballots in October’s municipal...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20182 min read
Long-Term Funding Agreement – Harness Horse Racing in Ontario
Negotiations with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission On Friday, April 13th, the Ontario Government and its Gaming Agency, the Lottery...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20181 min read
Essex Home Hardware Building Centre’s 5th anniversary celebrated
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, the community was welcomed to the Essex Home Hardware for a celebration of the Seguin family’s fifth year...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20182 min read
Organ Donation ambassador turns 16, consents to joining the registry
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Essex resident Kaidyn Blair turned 16-years old. He took time away from his celebration to stop by the...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
May 2, 20182 min read
Hockey tournament fundraiser for Humboldt Broncos
by Adam Gault In the wake of last month’s tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed the lives of 16 players and support staff of the...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Beaver spotted in Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent When Essex resident Justin Deroy was driving along Talbot Street last Thursday morning, he had to take a double look at...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Late Jim Whelan’s family recruiting 66 blood donors in his honour
by Sylene Argent Before his passing on December 18, 2017, McGregor resident Jim Whelan was an avid blood donor, rolling up his sleeve to...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Colchester North celebrates Earth Day with fun activities
by Sylene Argent In celebration of Earth Day, and as a way to help students mature into environmental stewards, Colchester North Public...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20184 min read
Continued Council Notes for April 16
by Sylene Argent Enlarging the CIP area for Colchester Essex Council received the report “Colchester and County Road 50 Community...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Howling at the Moon - The great outdoors
by Sylene Argent I was so excited to hear a resident had seen a beaver walking around Essex Centre last week. I am a huge animal fan and...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Apr 25, 20184 min read
Essex Special Council Meeting for April 23
by Sylene Argent Rezoning request accepted for 214 Maidstone Avenue West Essex Council accepted a change to the zoning bylaw regarding...
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