‘Sports’ Information
Written by Reader Submission on 12 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Plenty of action at Tuesday evening’s slow-pitch games yesterday evening. Brokerlink took full control of 1st place in Marathon Mixed Slo-Pitch as they defeated the CrossOver Video Blue Jays 12-10. Adam McCulloch and Jim Ellis hit HR’s for [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 11 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON– Brokerlink out hit the LaFarge Brewers last night 22-13. Jim Ellis hit two home runs, leading Brokerlink. Pat Bananish hit three homers in a losing cause. John Rose picked up his first win of the season. Rob Joy pitched for the Brewers and took [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 June 2013
EPFM looses title of School w/Highest % Student-Participation MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, July 4th Manitouwadge Community Services teamed up with the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub for the annual FUN RUN held in conjunction with Turn Off the Screens Week 2013. Fewer residents participated, [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 June 2013
TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER, ON – Neighbouring Northshore communities challenged each other Wednesday in their annual FUN RUNs, to see which would have the most participating residents and, this year based on percentage of population – it was a tie as each had 23% of their population [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 04 June 2013
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – The CrossOver Video Blue Jays hit two home runs, but beat the Jagerbombers 12-10. Nathan Davis and J.L. Moses hit HR’s for the Blue Jays, while Rob Joy, Lucas Michano, and Josh Michano hit HR’s for the Jagerbombers. Jon Fisher picked up his first [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 June 2013
Monday, JUNE 3rd Book Puns 6:30 – 8:30pm @ Manitouwadge Public Library Community Week Long Event Pick up your clue sheet and hand it in later in the week Info call Janice – 3913 Sponsored by: Manitouwadge Public Library Big Bouncer Fun Time: 6 – 7:30pm @ Manitouwadge Public School [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 June 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – At this time of year anglers thoughts are turning to open water fishing and for many Barehead Lake comes to mind. The Barehead Lake pickerel fishery once flourished however in the late 1960’s it succumbed to fishing pressure. In the 70’s the MNR and the local “Walleye [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 03 June 2013
Submitted by: Skills Canada-Ontario KITCHENER, ON – At the closing ceremonies of the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, students from all over Ontario were glued to their seats as Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke about how Ontario’s youth will shape the future of our economy. [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 03 June 2013
Ski Club packs up & wraps up until the next season MARATHON, ON – It’s probably not news to most in town that the Ski Club has transitioned over to the Golf Club, but the Marathon Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) also held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday May 14, 2013 [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 02 June 2013
DORION, ON – The 10th annual Canyon Country Challenge will be held on June 8, 2013 at the Dorion Community Centre. There are three race distances with categories in each race. The race categories are as follows: 5 Km. Men’s and women’s open 10 Km. Men’s and women’s open (under 30) [Read more]
Written by Sarah Clowes on 31 May 2013
RED ROCK ON – Soccer has been absent in Red Rock for many years and children in Red Rock are so thankful Chantal Olson and Kristen Maenpaa have organized youth soccer this year. These two ladies were able to organize registration, recruit over all the volunteer coaches, organize a coaching [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 May 2013
Thanks again to John Hooper Sr. for the results from Wednesday’s games… OntarioNewsNorth.com is still seeking someone to attend and report on all the Marathon Mixed Softball Leagues games (John is the umpire making it impossible for him to take photos while the games are in progress [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 26 May 2013
Thanks to John Hooper Sr. for providing the highlights (below) from this weekend’s Fun Tourney of the Marathon Mixed Softball League! OntarioNewsNorth.com is still seeking someone to cover this season with the league, contact Editor Karina Hunter if you are a softball or sports buff who is [Read more]
Written by LucLevesque on 15 May 2013
The may long weekend is almost here, only a few more days to go, hmmmm still lot’s of ice on the lakes, I will have to go for a truck ride and take some pictures for you guys as I know some of you have camps, cottages in the are and want to know if [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Saturday, May 11th, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group held their annual Share the Care Walk & BBQ in spite of some VERY unseasonable temperatures. Some great forsight on the part of the MCAG saw the event moved to the Community Clubhouse, to ensure participants [Read more]