MARATHON, ON – Following the resignation of Roger Souckey from Marathon’s Town Council in January, Council opted to appoint a replacement and advertised for applicants. Two applicants, Dustin Pascoe and Kim Ransom, filed the appropriate forms and have been deemed eligible to be considered [Read more]
Rheal CHIASSON passed away at the Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie on Monday February 25, 2013 at the age of 67 years. Loving father of Claude (Lynn), Marcel (Monica) and Martin (Cherie). Proud grandfather of C.J., Erin, Ryan and Justin. Dear son of the late Ava and Edward Chiasson. Dear [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – This week, a delegation from the Town of Marathon, including Mayor Rick Dumas, Councillor Terry Fox, Works & Operations Manager Brian Hyshka and CAO Brian Tocheri, are attending the 2013 ROMA/OGRA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association /Ontario Good Roads Association) [Read more]
From the Editor: The Crossover Insider is published each week on OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks to Crossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis. Follow the Crossover Insider for details of which new movie releases are available on DVD & Blu-Ray each week at Crossover Video in [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Please note that due to lack of quorum, the Council Meeting that was scheduled for February 25, 2013, has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013, in Council Chambers (4 Hemlo Drive). RELATED LINKS Marathon’s [Read more]
FROM THE EDITOR: Thanks to Kim & Leslie Ransom we have yet another update on the happenings at the Marathon Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Club (at the Marathon Golf Course site driving into Marathon from Hwy 17) for this, Feb 22-24th, 2013, weekend. Get out there, tell Kim & Leslie you [Read more]
TYLER TALKS I’ve mentioned it a number of times already, but the movie industry’s biggest award show is just around the corner. The Academy Awards are a time to honor the year’s best and one of this week’s new releases is sure to garner some attention. Directed by and starring Ben [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Following the resignation of Roger Souckey from Marathon’s Town Council in January, Council opted to appoint a replacement and advertised for applicants. Two applicants filed the appropriate forms and have been deemed eligible to be considered to fill the vacant office. Council [Read more]
INSIDER INFORMATION Few movie franchises have enjoyed the longevity and success as James Bond. Sean Connery was the first actor to play the now famous character in Dr.No, the first movie of the franchise which debuted in 1962. Connery would go on to portray Bond in a number of movies ranging from [Read more]
INSIDER SCOOP Award season is in full swing with the big night- the Academy Awards- set to air on February 24th. Award nominated movies will slowly start trickling onto the shelves in the weeks leading up to and after the ceremony. This week, Denzel Washington demonstrates his acting chops in [Read more]
MARATHON ON – The Ontario AMBER Alert program is a voluntary cooperative plan between radio/television stations, the Ministry of Transportation, and Ontario law enforcement agencies. It calls for law enforcement agencies to provide media outlets with critical information concerning a [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – During the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, January 28, 2013, Council announced their intention to fill a vacant seat on Council created by the January 14, 2013, resignation of Roger Souckey, by appointment. The Town of Marathon is currently seeking candidates interested in [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Monday January 28, 2013 approximately 2:40 pm, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment observed a vehicle stuck in a snow bank along the side of Highway 17 near White Lake Provincial park. A lone male occupant exited the driver’s seat when [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Sunday February 3, 2013 approximately 10:20 pm, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving two transports on Hwy 17 approximately 15 km west of Marathon ON. A westbound commercial motor vehicle was [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Ontario Family Day 2013 is Monday, February 18th. in honour of this special day the Town of Marathon is offering you a very special opportunity to enjoy everything at the Community Centre FREE! [Read more]
