WHAT IS TRICK OR EAT? Volunteers will be going door to door on Halloween night and will collect non-perishable food items for the local food bank. HOW CAN I HELP? Have 1 or 2 non-perishable food items ready for the Trick or Eat volunteers when they come to your door. WHEN DO VOLUNTEERS VISIT? [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Yesterday evening (July 20), Brokerlink defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 27-17. Brokerlink’s Pat Tanasichuk just missed a home run for his team when he had his ball get stuck on top of the fence. The evening’s second game was intense as [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday, July 16th, the Jagerbombers defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 16-3 in a make-up game from July 6. The evening’s other 2 games resulted in Jagerbombers winning against the Brewers 20-7 and the Marathon Mets* defeating Brokerlink 14-13. The [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – July 14th, Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League game resulted in the Jagerbombers defeating the Hotdogs and Cupcakes 20-16. The 2nd game of the evening was action packed with a grand slam for the Outlaws by Braydon Bertin. Bertin’s contribution was [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – July 13th, a well matched game saw the Brewers beat Brokerlink 11-8. Pat Bananish hit a clutch 3 run homerun in the top of the 7th for the Brewers who continue to hold 1st place in the overall league standings. At the evening’s 2nd game, the [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Tuesday (July 7th) evening, the Brewers beat the Hotdogs & Cupcakes 17-10. A couple of big homeruns by Neil Esarte and Carly Melchers made a nice play at home for last out. Tuesday’s 2nd game of the evening was uneventful as the Brokerlink [Read more]
MMSPL information courtesy of John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Yesterday’s Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League games (July 6th) were cancelled with no make-up date planned. However, tonight’s games are expected to be played as scheduled and noted below. Hope to see everyone out [Read more]
The CP Holiday Train is North America’s longest rolling food bank fundraiser and since it started in 1999, the program has raised close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food. Over the three weeks of the program, musicians will play more than 150 concerts from a boxcar [Read more]
*See video below of performance and interview with Kari, Media Rep African Chidlren’s Choir. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday evening, November 3rd Marathon residents assembled at St.John’s United Church for a very special performance which can only be described as incredibly moving and [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Would-be bidders gathered at the Moose Hall, Wenesday, August 25th hoping to score some great deals at a new furniture and electronics auction. Tru Liquidators, a Southern Ontario business, travel North only once every 5 yrs or so and have earned a reputation for offering [Read more]
Ride for Dad visits Marathon MARATHON, ON – Sunday, August 15th the Ride for Dad traveled Hwy 17 West towards Marathon to meet John and Jean Rose who had parted ways with the very special motorcycle caravan 2 days prior in North Bay to ride ahead to Marathon and prepare a reception as the Ride [Read more]
Seniors’ Housing Information Sessions NORTHSHORE – Unique Seniors’ Housing options were presented to Northwestern Ontario residents at information sessions in Red Rock, Terrace Bay, Manitouwadge and Marathon this week by Chartwell Marketing Managers Cherie Kok and Donnalee Morettin. In [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The evening of Wednesday, June 11th Marathon and area residents enjoyed a performance by local artists including Keith Johnson and Dan Birchall at the weekly Concerts in the Parking Lot organized by Andrew and Beverlee Coulter, owners of the local Pizza Hut. Similar to last [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 10th the Marathon Summerfest Show ‘n Shine was held in the parking lot of the Marathon A&W; in excess of 30 vehicular entrants drew admirers of classic cars throughout the afternoon. Vehicles were enterred by participants from Marathon, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This Friday, July 9th the Marathon Gymnastics Club hosted two consecutive Youth Dances at the Moose Hall; the first was from 6:30 – 7:45 pm for children up to Grade 3, the 2nd from 8 – 11pm was for kids from Grades 4 – 8. Louise Blanch wanted to thank Barrick [Read more]
