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By Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter Elizabeth Lahay, 12, is quite the little gardener. She loves to help her mom cook the food they grow together – especially her favourite – […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Today, agrifood in Ontario – from the farm gate to consumer plate – employs 871,000 individuals, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness, Rob Flack, […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press When it was announced McGregor resident Richard Meloche was selected as the 2024 Essex Citizen of the Year during the Fun Fest weekend in July, […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Historical organizations are critical in preserving and promoting the area’s rich past. Through their efforts, important details are maintained, archives of important documents are kept, […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The County of Essex’s Infrastructure Department looked to Council for support to develop a Road Safety Management Program, seeing as staff has noticed an increase […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Just as the 150th anniversary of Essex United Church is being celebrated, members are preparing to close its doors for good. Though Essex United Church […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Knowing invasive phragmites is an aggressive plant species that has significantly impacted ecosystems in Essex County, Council for the Town of Essex will reach out […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the County of Essex approved the list outlining which conferences members of County Council may attend in 2025. It also approved amendments to […]