MARATHON, ON –On September 2, 2015 at 12:25 p.m. Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a theft that occurred in the Town of Marathon. The suspect vehicle was located at Highway 17, Township of Syine and the driver of the vehicle fled from police. Investigation confirmed that [Read more]
Thanks to John Hooper for information. A Division: Monday 7:30 Crossover Video Jays (15-5-1)(1) vs Outlaws (14-7)(2) Tuesday 6:00 Brewers (13-8)(3) vs Marathon Mets (12-7-1)(4) Wednesday 6:00 Loser 1vs2 vs Winner 3vs4 Thursday 6:00 – FINAL Winner 1vs2 vs Winner Wed 6:00 game B Division: [Read more]
MARATHON ON – August 14, 2015 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon held the “26th Annual Marathon OPP Sick Kids Golf Tournament” fundraiser to help raise money for the Marathon Sick Kids Fund. The Marathon OPP Detachment and the Marathon Sick Children’s Fund would like to thank all [Read more]
A Mine Once Stood Here From BarrickBeyondBorders.com Visitors to the former David Bell mine near Marathon, Ontario, would never know that there used to be a mine there. Hundreds of saplings dot re-contoured areas, and it’s not uncommon to see black bears rummaging through reclaimed fields for [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Results of Marathon Mixed Slow Pitch League games July 30 & August 4 courtesy of John Hooper Sr. For all archived (listed chronologically from most recent to oldest including past seasons) articles regarding the Marathon Mixed Slow Pitch League CLICK HERE. Thursday July [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On Tuesday July 28, 2015 approximately 06:45am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving two motor vehicles on Highway 17 approximately 40km West of Marathon ON. An eastbound motor vehicle, a [Read more]
By John Hooper MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, July 28th, though efforts were great by both teams, a winner would not be chosen as the Crossover Video Jays and Marathon Mets game ended in a tie of 15-15. In addition to the score, the teams also shared in having one of their members hitting home [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]
Kids and Cops Go Fishing During Family Fishing Week MARATHON, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the annual Kids Fishing Derby, July 11. The event will begin at 10am and wrap up at 4pm at White Lake Provincial Park. The event is free, however participants must pay [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]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – At Sunday evening’s Marathon Mixed Slo-Pitch league games (July 5, 2015), the Outlaws beat Brokerlink 9-4. Braydon Bertin with 2 HR’s in the win. Two games are scheduled for tonight in Marathon, Lord of the Infield Flies face the Jagerbombers [Read more]
