Some local political leaders are speaking out against Ontario’s strong mayor legislation after learning the heads of all seven Essex County councils would receive enhanced powers next month.

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Gordon Way, Dovercourt, will be closed from April 9 for seven days while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council. South Street, Manningtree, will be closed from April 9 ...

Back in February of 2023, the County of Essex began working on its very first Strategic Plan, a road map to guide staff and the local decision-makers through this Term of Council. That summer ...

Council for the County of Essex adopted the Consolidated Delegation of Authority By-Law, which authorized the Delegation of Powers and Duties, by the Council of the Corporation of the County of ...

Linda Lester-Barber (formally Ford) was born in Buffalo NY and raised in Ventura County. She peacefully passed away on March 5, 2025 at her son’s home. She is survived by her son, Jared Lester ...

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VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The retrial of a Van Buren County woman, Linda Stermer, continues Wednesday; prosecutors are accusing her of setting her house on fire and killing her husband in 2007.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In celebration of Women’s History Month, a Susan B. Anthony sculpture was unveiled along with a courtroom dedication at the Monroe County Hall of Justice on Tuesday. A statue ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda Phillips, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend. She ...

A retrial of a murder that gained national attention is underway in Van Buren County. Linda Stermer was convicted of killing her husband 15 years ago, in what prosecutors say was arson.

Candidates seeking local office in Caldwell, Fairfield, Essex Fells, North Caldwell, Roseland and West Caldwell filed petitions to have their names on the Tuesday, June 10 primary election ballot.