Marathon Economic Development Corporation Releases New Economic Development Action Plan MARATHON – The Marathon Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has undertaken a process to develop a new Strategic Action Plan for Marathon. This Plan has one keystone purpose in mind – enhance the [Read more]
IMPAIRED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (MARATHON, ON.) –On June 05, 2010 Marathon OPP responded to a call regarding a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle driving on Highway 17 just east of the junction of Peninsula Road. The vehicle was stopped and after investigation it was [Read more]
Superior District 3B Seniors to continue to Oshawa by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – 06.05.10 Competitors from Marathon, Manitouwadge, Schreiber, Pic Mobert and White River wrapped up 2 weeks of competition Thursday evening as a buffet-style banquet was held at the Manitouwadge Golden Age [Read more]
A&W Classic Car Show As part of Marathon’s Summerfest days, A & W will be hosting two car shows; they hope to bring together people that are passionate about classic cars while bringing classic car enthusiasts from all Northshore communities together. Classic Car owners from Wawa, [Read more]
JumpStart Fundraisers in Nipigon & Marathon a great success By Nathalie Houle May 29th, 2010 –Today, from 12:30pm – 4pm, Canadian Tire Stores in Marathon and Nipigon held their 2nd Annual JumpStart Fundraising events. Funds raised at each of the stores through their outdoor events today, [Read more]
PUBLIC NOTICES ARE NOW ALSO POSTED IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PAGES ON THE NAVIGATION BAR ABOVE Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detachment NOTICE TO AREA RESIDENTS – UNCLAIMED PROPERTY MARATHON, ON – The Marathon OPP has a number of unclaimed bicycles and other property in storage. NOTICE is being [Read more]
Updated forecasts for Northern Ontario issued by Environment Canada at 5.45 pm edt Thursday 27 May 2010 for tonight Friday and Friday night. Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi Tonight..Clear. Becoming cloudy periods after midnight. Low 8. Friday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. [Read more]
Apartments come down in Manitouwadge by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – May 26th, 2010 Crowds gathered on Sandpiper Avenue in Manitouwadge as Contractor John Glaister demolished what were once teachers apartments. Glaister explained that it would be 2 – 3 days before demolition, clean-up and [Read more]
After the 10th Annual Marathon Chamber of Commerce Michael Gravelle Night, CFNO’s Al Cresswell spoke with the Hon. Michael Gravelle, Minister Northern Development, Mines and Forests, Chair NOHFC, and MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North who shared his appreciation for the event, thoughts on the [Read more]
Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games – Euchre Results by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON –The Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games kicked off in Manitouwadge yesterday with Euchre & Bid Euchre games at the Golden Age Club. Teams from White River, Pic Mobert, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
MARATHON LABOUR ADJUSTMENT CENTRE GETS EXTENSION Gravelle announces more help for laid-off workers The Ontario government is providing more support to help laid-off workers in Northwestern Ontario. An additional investment of $61,841 by the Ontario government will keep the Marathon Labour [Read more]
FROM/DE: Marathon OPP Detachment DATE: May 25, 2010 MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION (MARATHON, ON.) –On May 25, 2010 at 06:45am the Marathon OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 17, West of the Hemlo Mine site, located East [Read more]
FROM/DE: Highway Safety Division OPP Ready to Use all Available Resources for UPCOMING May Long Weekend (Marathon, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will use all its available resources [Read more]
OPP DRUG SEIZURE STREET VALUE ESTIMATED AT $34 000 MARATHON, ON – On Tuesdaya, May 18th, 2010 at approximately 1:00pm, officers responded to a complaint of a family dispute in progress at 45 Aspendale Drive in the Town of Marathn. Upon arrival the investigation revealed that an assault had [Read more]
Soccer kicked off accross the Northshore in the past 2 weeks, among those communities with Youth Soccer Programs, Marathon, Manitouwadge, and Scheiber. The programs vary from town to town as does the level of competitiveness involved but there are a few constants, organized sports have been shown [Read more]
