‘Manitouwadge/Marathon’ Information
Bottle Drive Supporting Wolverines An Incredible Success!
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, September 14, the Manitouwadge High School’s (MNHS) held a bottle drive, organized by parent Reene Warren, to support the various Wolverines teams and sports programs. Sunny warm weather made it an ideal evening for the student-athletes (and their peers) [Read more]
Plane Lands on Highway 17 Near Marathon
(MARATHON, ON) – No injuries were reported after an aircraft landed on Highway 17 near Marathon, ON. On August 16, 2022 at approximately 2:55 p.m. members of the Marathon Detachment of that Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Marathon Volunteer Fire Department and Superior North [Read more]
Upcoming Power Outage Info: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Loop
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Hydro One has a planned power outage noted on their website for Manitouwadge and Hornepayne Sunday, August 7. The map indicates that Pic Mobert and White River are also within the power outage area; to view the outage map on Hydro One’s website: CLICK HERE. [Read more]
Tragic Death of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (PicMobert) Resident
MARATHON, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment are investigating a death on the railroad tracks near Pic Mobert First Nation. It happened on June 28, 2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m.. The 36-year old, a resident of Pic Mobert First Nation, died after being [Read more]
OPP Record Checks Now Online
ORILLIA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is moving record checks online as of June 13, 2022. The new process will allow those living in OPP-policed communities to submit requests for police record checks at opp.ca/recordchecks. “On average, the OPP completes 140,000 police [Read more]
Break and Enter at School in Marathon
MARATHON, ON – On June 5 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were notified of a motion alarm at a local school. Upon arrival, they observed an individual running in and out of the building. Further investigation revealed that the individual had [Read more]
Manitouwadge High School Concert by Junior & Senior Bands (incl.video)
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 15, 2022, Manitouwadge High School’s Junior and Senior bands, conducted and accompanied by their teacher Mr. Lalonde, perform for those in attendance in person and online (the latter thanks to the concert originally being broadcast live on the school’s [Read more]
Marathon OPP Report for Week Ending May 31
MARATHON, ON – Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 96 occurrences between Monday May 23, 2022 to Sunday May 29, 2022, including: E-Ticket – Vehicle – 34 E-Ticket, Business/Organization – 2 Police Information – 6 [Read more]
Stolen Vehicles Recovered by Marathon OPP
MARATHON, ON – At approximately 1:15 p.m. on May 25, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling through the Wawa area. The vehicle was taken from a business in the Greater Toronto Region. A tire deflation device was used to bring the [Read more]
Manitouwadge High Soccer Successes
Submitted by Emeraude Hunter for MNHSAA MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge High School (MNHS) Wolverines’ Soccer teams travelled to Wawa May 25 – 26, 2022 for the season NSSSAA Tournament and an opportunity to qualify for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) [Read more]
Manitouwadge High Hosts Sports Clinic for Elementary Students
Submitted by Emeraude Hunter for MNHSAA MANITOUWAGE, ON – Saturday, May 28th students and staff facilitators from the Manitouwadge High School Athletic Association (MNHSAA) hosted a sports clinic open to students in Grades 4-8 from all three local elementary schools. The clinic, a full day of [Read more]
NSSSAA Girls Soccer Final (VIDEO)
WAWA, ON – Videos below, recorded live courtesy Manitouwadge High School (MNHS), of the final girls’ varsity soccer game between Wawa’s Michipicoten High School and Manitouwadge High School’s Wolverines are in chronological order from earliest (bottom) to last (top). The [Read more]
More Accessibility: Regular Marathon Council Meeting May 9 (Video)
MARATHON, ON – Marathon Town Council continues to improve the accessibility of their meetings with another impressive improvement to their video tech as seen in the video (above) they published today to the township’s YouTube channel of the regular meeting of council May 9, 2022. [Read more]
Basketball and Volleyball Clinics for Grade 4-8 Students in Manitouwadge
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge High School Athletic Association will be hosting basketball and volleyball clinics for Grade 4 through 8 students. Saturday, May 28th at the Manitouwadge High School gymnasium, participants will have the choice to choose either the volleyball or basketball [Read more]