MARATHON, ON – When Marathon business ownser Andre Paris first suggested organizing a 10-day festival, many people thought that he might have been biting off more than he could chew but Marathon Summerfest 2010 was a huge success. Since February 2011, Paris has been meeting with the [Read more]
From the Editor: This was sent in by Andrew Coulter, organizer of the Concerts in the Parking Lot series in Marathon, he is looking for music lovers who would be interested in volunteering for the Concerts In The Parking Lot (CITPL) series. If you enjoy the Night on the Town Entertainment Series [Read more]
FROM/DE: Marathon OPP Detachment DATE: March 14, 2011 CHARGES LAID FOR MISCHIEF MARATHON, ON. – While on general patrol on Friday March 11, 2011 around 12:15am Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) [Read more]
March Break! A much deserved break for hardworking students but sometimes a headache for parents who desperately seek ideas to keep the kids busy. I’ve got an idea- movies and video games! At Crossover Video and Games, we’ve got you covered with 9 new movie titles and 3 new game titles hitting [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This week in policing, March 7th to 13th, 2011 Calls for Service: 75 Traffic Tickets: 12 Criminal Charges: 3 R.I.D.E. Checks: 9 Results of R.I.D.E.: 296 vehicles checked: 3 HTA Warnings Remember CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous and report criminal [Read more]
FROM: Marathon OPP Detachment DATE: March 9, 2010 MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION MARATHON, ON –On Tuesday March 8, 2011 at 03:12pm the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 17, approximately 6km West of the Little Pic River bridge [Read more]
The staff at Crossover Video and Games is pleased to announce that we have received another shipment of our very popular Customer Loyalty Cards. These cards reward our customers for every movie or game rental made at our store. Don’t forget to have your card in hand when you come in to check out [Read more]
Celebrate Ontario Helps Festivals And Events In Thunder Bay-Superior North March 4, 2011 Ontario is helping festivals and events in Northwestern Ontario boost tourism, generate economic activity, welcome new visitors to the region, and support and create new local jobs. [Read more]
Moose Hunting Party Members Fined for Illegal Hunting February 25, 2011 (Rec’vd March 3rd) Two Ontario residents have been fined a total of $2,250 for charges related to illegal moose hunting. Renee Poirier of Marathon was fined $1,000 for unlawfully hunting cow moose and $500 for failing [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Contact North’s Marathon Office has released the schedule of PARO Women’s Enterprise workshops which will be offered during March with the theme of “CREATE, FOCUS, ACHIEVE”. These workshops are open to the public, free of charge and available at all [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Marathon/Manitouwadge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police released this review for the week of February 22nd through 27th, 2011 Calls for Service – 60 Traffic Tickets – 7 Criminal Charges – 3 R.I.D.E. Checks – 15 Results of R.I.D.E. 244 Vehicles [Read more]
The Academy Awards have come and gone and I must say I did quite well with my predictions! Keep reading for a complete summary of the contenders, my picks, and the actual winners. For now, let’s have a look at what new movies will be available at Crossover tomorrow; Burlesque: starring Cher and [Read more]
Superior North Emergency Medical Services Rural and Remote Paramedics vote for strike action! TORONTO, ON – Feb. 25 /CNW/ – CAW Local 229 members from 14 remote and rural paramedic stations throughout the district of Thunder Bay voted 100% in favour of strike action. The strike vote [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Recreation Centre was busy this weekend with both a Ladies Curling Bonspeil and an Atom Hockey Tourney hosted by the Copper Kings Atoms and Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association. Manitouwadge, Marathon and Fallen Rock (Schreiber). Manitouwadge 4 – [Read more]
As promised, today I will make my bold predictions for who will take home the big prizes at this year’s Acedemy Awards. First, let’s go over this week’s new releases. There are 9 of them in total covering almost every genre. Here they are: Across the Line: starring Andy Garcia- Charlie, a Los [Read more]
