Posts Tagged ‘Marathon local news’
Written by admin on 15 August 2013
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon recently shared the information below regarding attendance at the 2013 AMO Conference August 18 – 21, 2013 by a delegation committee including: Mayor Rick Dumas Councillor Kelly Tsubouchi Councillor Ray Lake Brian Tocheri, CAO/Clerk If you have [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 12 August 2013
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Public health inspectors sample beaches once a month in the district in July and August. High levels of E. coli (bacteria) in recreation water can cause health related problems in swimmers. If bacterial tests indicate that levels are unsafe for swimming or other [Read more]
Written by admin on 08 August 2013
Would you like tickets to see attend the Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock this weekend? How about Fred Eaglesmith in Marathon Monday, August 12th at the Moose Hall? You could win your weekend pass for Red Rock’s folk festival OR ticket to Fred’s concert in [Read more]
Written by admin on 08 August 2013
THUNDER BAY, ON – Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is renovating two homes in Marathon, Ontario, and is desperately seeking families in need. For the very first time, the not-for-profit organization is looking to provide homes for families outside of Thunder Bay, but is having a difficult [Read more]
Written by admin on 08 August 2013
NEYS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Visitors at Neys Provincial Park this weekend will be treated to a plethora of great activities including a Spirit Campfire (Friday evening), traditional games challenging participants to learn if they have ‘what it takes to be a Logger, Prisoner of War or [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 06 August 2013
-UPDATE- All Suspects in Custody MARATHON, ON – Monday August 5, 2013 at approximately 3:55pm a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 17 in Bomby Township at a high rate of speed was observed by police. The emergency lights were activated by police and a vehicle stop was initiated. The vehicle [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 06 August 2013
TRAVELLING THE BACK ROADS After playing a great annual festival on Vancouver Island at the end of July, two hard working, diesel-powered Bluebird buses full of gear and talented people are now headed to Ontario. Count ’em: Songwriters Bill Poss and Tiff Ginn, Guitarist and Keyboard [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 05 August 2013
MARATHON, ON – Saturday August 3, 2013, blueberry pickers came across a vehicle parked in a remote area located just off Highway 17 in McCron Township between White River and Marathon Ontario. They observed a deceased male in the vehicle and immediately contacted police. Officers from the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 01 August 2013
CROSSOVER INSIDER : TYLER TALKS Very few brands have enjoyed the longevity and staying power as G.I. Joe. In 1964, Hasbro introduced a line of plastic toys that took the world by storm. Every household with children had G.I. Joes strewn across the floor while kids played and traded figures with [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 24 July 2013
MARATHON, ON – Tuesday July 23 2013, sometime before 9:00 am, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was westbound on Wabikoba Lake Road with a lone male occupant. The driver veered to avoid a falling tree and lost control of the ATV. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 July 2013
MARATHON ON – Thursday July 11, 2013 officers from the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that a quantity of illegal drugs was being brought into Marathon for distribution. At 8:20 pm OPP officers stopped a black Dodge Avenger on Peninsula Road in the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 16 July 2013
CROSSOVER INSIDER Every sport has its key moment- that decisive event that changed the future of the game. In 1947, when Jackie Robinson set foot onto a baseball field wearing the number 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Major League Baseball had its key moment. Jackie Robinson was the first African [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 July 2013
Information & Photos courtesy of Tyler Davis (Crossover Video & Games) MARATHON, ON – During Marathon Summerfest, Crossover Video & Games teamed up with the Marathon Theatre to bring Marathon gamers the opportunity to play their favourite Nintendo Wii games on the big screen. [Read more]
Written by admin on 10 July 2013
WHITE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, July 13th. Last weekend’s derby at Rainbow Falls was incredibly successful and it is expected that Saturday’s will be equally enjoyable (CLICK HERE for [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 09 July 2013
INSIDE REVIEW Twilight is arguably one of the most successful film franchises of all time. With over 3 Billion dollars of worldwide box office dollars to its credit, it’s hard to dispute that there may not be another franchise to reach those gaudy numbers in quite some time. It was no surprise [Read more]