MEET SCOTT JONES: A Q&A WITH ONE OF MARATHON’S UTILITY WORKERS
The city of Marathon is proud to feature Scott Jones, one of the hardworking employees performing utility maintenance across the city.
“Scott consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and a...
AMERICAN DEBT AND DELINQUENCY ARE RISING; TAKE CONTROL WITH THESE TIPS
An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates have hit a nearly 12-year...
MARATHON’S JUSTICE LEE ADDS TO MEDAL COLLECTION WITH WINS AT AAU STATES
Justice Lee made school history last winter with a pair of state gold medals in weightlifting. The now-junior didn’t take a break from competition in the offseason,...
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Monroe County Public Libraries.
The library is inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at local libraries...
THE MARATHON CHAMBER WANTS NEW MEMBERS, AND THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO JOIN
During September and October, the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce is recruiting area businesses to become members.
“Membership has many benefits, such as business referrals, marketing opportunities, continuing...
HAWKS CAY’S ANNUAL 5K HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS
Running a 5K race is a challenge in and of itself. Running that same race in August in the Florida Keys in full tactical or firefighter gear?...
MARATHON COUNCIL DISCUSSES CITY VULNERABILITY & NEW KAYAK LAUNCH
A short summer session on Aug. 27 saw the Marathon City Council receive a briefing on the city’s ongoing vulnerability assessment before diving into upcoming construction projects...
GET READY TO PARTY: LAST CALL FOR VOTES AS BEST OF MARATHON ANNOUNCES VENUE
As this paper hits Middle Keys newsstands, there are less than four days remaining to vote for your favorite people, places and businesses in the Best of...
MARATHON CAPITOL RIOTER TO SPEND 45 MONTHS BEHIND BARS
A Marathon man will spend nearly four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced in...
IN PICTURES: MARATHON BPW CANDIDATE FORUM CELEBRATES WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
As local races turned the page from primaries to November’s general election, candidates and voters met over cocktails in a celebration of women’s right to vote, presented...
