USCG Station Marathon Recognized
Kimball Readiness awarded for first time in station’s history
Crewmembers at Coast Guard Station Marathon accepted the prestigious Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award Monday.
The award was presented by...
Reef wreck? Council considers artificial reef for Marathon
Before the discussions of which decommissioned ship, where to put it and how much the project will cost, the Marathon City Council must first decide whether to...
Stoned Swimmer in the Slammer
Deputy struggles to keep man from drowning himself
Long Key – A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy was injured Saturday night as he struggled to keep a Miami man...
Sheriff’s Colonel receives top award
American Legion names Rick Ramsay Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Sheriff’s Colonel Rick Ramsay traveled to Orlando this past weekend to accept an award from the American...
Marathon Veterinary Hospital’s grand opening.
The Marathon Veterinary Hospital’s grand opening was a big hit with the two-legged and four-legged crowd. At least a hundred people came out this week to tour...
New plans for Marathon City Hall revealed – Council chooses two options to go...
At this point in the process, three of the five Marathon City Councilmen prefer the middle-of-the-road option for the new city hall. Mayor Dick Ramsay likes the...
Unke named as principal at Stanley Switlik Elementary – School Kindergarteners that knew him...
He’s coming back.
The Monroe County School Board is expected to approve Brett Unke as the new principal for Stanley Switlik Elementary at tonight’s workshop and meeting in...
Kelly files for Marathon City Council
This past Tuesday, longtime Marathon resident and businessman Bill Kelly filed the paperwork to run for Marathon City Council.
“The time is right for me,” Kelly said. “I...
New City Hall in Marathon
Slowly but surely, residents of Marathon and government officials are inching towards a complete plan for a new city hall. So far, only the basics have been...
Cheerleaders celebrate end of season – Women of the Moose host the banquet
Lisa Kendrick began a new competitive cheerleading team in Marathon this year. The team’s name? “Keys Madness”! The team consists of nine girls who attend different Keys...
