OLD SEVEN MILE BRIDGE REOPENS AFTER $41M RESTORATION

In arguably the most highly anticipated opening in recent memory, officials from Monroe County, the City of Marathon, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)...
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THIS WEEKEND: FLORIDA KEYS WELCOME WOUNDED WARRIORS’ SOLDIER RIDE

They’re back and they need support as only the people of the Florida Keys can provide. After a year’s hiatus due to COVID, Wounded Warrior...

IN PICTURES: MARATHON BOYS SOCCER BLANKS CORAL SHORES

The Coral Shores boys soccer team traveled to Marathon to take on the Dolphins on Jan. 4. The Dolphins avenged an early-season loss to...
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ECMC, CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE AID 125 FAMILIES WITH IMPRESSIVE DONATIONS

Thanks to the combined efforts of the Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) and Marathon High School’s Champions for Change club, 125 Marathon families...
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NEW FITNESS COURT OPENS AT MARATHON COMMUNITY PARK

The City of Marathon has another tool for residents and visitors who want to maintain or improve their fitness. On Dec. 29, the Parks...
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MARATHON COMMUNITY EVENTS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER THROUGH GENEROSITY

From reindeer ponies to multiple visits from the North Pole’s chief, Marathon’s elves were extremely busy preparing for the final holiday week of 2021....
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2021 IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR: MARATHON’S MOST IMPORTANT HEADLINES

As Marathon continued to battle through the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong start to vaccinations, the city also saw the birth of a brand...

UPDATED COVID TESTING SITES AS CASES SURGE

With a recent surge in COVID-19 testing, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has compiled an updated list of PCR and rapid...

IN PICTURES: MHS BOYS BASKETBALL BATTLES BOCA RATON

Marathon boys basketball played host to the Boca Raton Bobcats on Dec. 10. The Bobcats came out fast and stayed out front of the...

IN PICTURES: MHS STUDENTS SHOW OFF ART, MUSICAL TALENT IN WINTER CONCERT

Marathon’s musical middle and high school students showcased their talent on Dec. 7 at MMHS’s 2021 Winter Music Concert, directed by Spencer Oyster. The...