Information provided by the Canadian Cancer Society NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Canadian Cancer Society Northwest Region has challenged the mayors to help us raise awareness (by spreading the word, sporting pink clothing, painting their nails [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Ontario’s second annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, 2015, and the Marathon Fire Department reminds you to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. “The law [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Exciting changes in staffing is in the works at Superior-Greenstone District School Board. After an intensive recruitment drive over the course of the summer the school board has announced a number of appointments to fill vacancies in administration at both the school and system [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On September 2, 2015 at 12:25 p.m. Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a theft that occurred in the Town of Marathon. The suspect vehicle was located at Highway 17, Township of Syine and the driver of the vehicle fled from police. Investigation confirmed that [Read more]
Thanks to John Hooper for information. A Division: Monday 7:30 Crossover Video Jays (15-5-1)(1) vs Outlaws (14-7)(2) Tuesday 6:00 Brewers (13-8)(3) vs Marathon Mets (12-7-1)(4) Wednesday 6:00 Loser 1vs2 vs Winner 3vs4 Thursday 6:00 – FINAL Winner 1vs2 vs Winner Wed 6:00 game B Division: [Read more]
MARATHON ON – August 14, 2015 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon held the “26th Annual Marathon OPP Sick Kids Golf Tournament” fundraiser to help raise money for the Marathon Sick Kids Fund. The Marathon OPP Detachment and the Marathon Sick Children’s Fund would like to thank all [Read more]
A Mine Once Stood Here From BarrickBeyondBorders.com Visitors to the former David Bell mine near Marathon, Ontario, would never know that there used to be a mine there. Hundreds of saplings dot re-contoured areas, and it’s not uncommon to see black bears rummaging through reclaimed fields for [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On Tuesday July 28, 2015 approximately 06:45am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving two motor vehicles on Highway 17 approximately 40km West of Marathon ON. An eastbound motor vehicle, a [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – At last nights games, the Hotdogs and Cupcakes defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 26-9 while Outlaws tie for first in league with a 7-0 forfeit of Jagerbombers. Hey Baseball Fans, scroll past the rankings and upcoming game information for a cool video [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In baseball action Thursday, the Brewers defeated Outlaws 13-8. Meanwhile in the evening’s second match up, Brokerlink defeated Lord of The Infield Flies 23-8 to take the first place rank from the Crossover Video Jays in the current league [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – CrossOver Video Jays defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 27-3 behind a very well pitched game by Tonya Desmoulin. The game between the Jagerbombers and Hotdogs and Cupcakes was postponed. No makeup date has been announced. GP W L T PTS [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In a makeup game, CrossOver Video Jays defeated Brokerlink 14-13. Brock Kellner and Pat Tanaschuk homered in the loss while Jordan Dunn went yard twice for the Jays. GP W L T PTS Brewers 7 5 2 0 10 Outlaws 5 4 1 0 8 CrossOver Video Jays [Read more]
Road Opened to One Lane Highway 17 West of Black River Bridge CLICK HERE for original notice. Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure: Highway: Highway 17 Location: Highway 17 west of Black River Bridge – Brief Description of Event: [Read more]
