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Saturday, January 5th, 2013

Birth Announcement

Micah Scott Cox was born Dec. 29, 2012 in Lakeland, Fla. and immediately placed in the welcoming arms of his adoptive parents, Patricia and Jeffery Cox of Marathon, weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Micah has an especially sweet birth story that started many years ago when his mom — Trish, as she’s called around town—

Friday, November 30th, 2012

Julie Cheon

I remember watching Marathon resident Julie Cheon — pronounced “Sheon” — out of the corner of my eye at the 2010 awards ceremony for the first annual TRIKW. I’m not even sure how I knew who she...

Monday, October 29th, 2012

Keys charitable foundation nears the $1 million mark

When an 8-year-old boy died, and his family couldn’t pay for the funeral expense, locals paid the tab. When a recently widowed woman couldn’t make a car payment, locals did it for her. When a local landscaper...

Saturday, October 20th, 2012

Mid-Keys Sand and Rock is expanding.

While it’s been in existence for years, it’s out to grow the customer base with a local yard to store the materials. Owned by Glen and Barb Hewlett, the business supplies locals with rock, sand, pea rock,...

Friday, October 5th, 2012

Marathon Mayor staring in congressional commercial

With less than 30 days until the Nov. 6 election, candidates from coast to coast are harnessing resources and tapping big name supporters to capture as many votes as possible. South Florida’s congressional Democrat, Joe Garcia, has...

Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Keys Officials: Stay Indoors During Isaac

With the expected arrival of tropical storm force winds along the island chain soon, officials are no longer advising visitors to leave, citing deteriorating weather conditions will soon make driving on Keys roads too dangerous.

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Ellis to Northland

Marathon basketball phenom signs letter of intent Flanked by his family, coaches and school administration, Marathon High School senior Dwayne Ellis signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Northland Community & Technical College in Thief...

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Wiatt named statewide standout

First MHS Dolphin chosen for FHSAA Academic All State Team  Shortly after solidifying her decision to become a University of Florida Gator instead of a Duke University Blue Devil, Marathon High School senior Marina Kay Wiatt got...

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