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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 […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council received a report detailing the proposed 20-year Roadway Expansion Plan Funding Model as information at the September 4 meeting. This document will […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex received an Environmental Services Department Report regarding “Lead in Drinking Water” at the September 16 meeting. The Report follows […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press In looking to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the multi-use trail on South Talbot Road, Council for the Town of Essex directed administration come […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex recently received a report regarding Best Management Practices for Buffer Strips – a protective zone of permanent vegetation between […]