JOHN BARTUS: CELEBRATING A.S.K. DURING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Autism is on the rise. Once a condition that affected only one in 10,000 children, autism today affects an estimated one in 36 children. One in 45...
JOHN BARTUS: HEALTH CARE CYBERATTACK CRIPPLES NATION’S PAYMENT SYSTEM
At the beginning of 2020, the city of Marathon was hit with a ransomware cyberattack. The perpetrators found a way into the city’s main computer server, and...
JOHN BARTUS: CATCH MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE’S GREAT MUSICAL ‘DISENCHANTED!’
Marathon is really lucky to have our Marathon Community Theatre. For quite a few decades — 80 years — this group of dedicated performers and volunteers has...
JOHN BARTUS: THESE ARE STRANGE DAYS INDEED
No one can deny that these are strange days. It’s reminiscent of the ancient Chinese blessing/curse: May you live in interesting times. Fish are spinning. People are...
JOHN BARTUS: 40 YEARS ON, SOME OF THE BIGGEST HAPPENINGS IN THE MIDDLE KEYS…
This month (February) marks the 40th anniversary of my arrival – and leaving the road behind – to play music and live in the Florida Keys. Over...
JOHN BARTUS: THE SUPER BOWL IS OVER … AND THEY TOOK IT TO THE...
Taylor Swift was happy. Isn’t that all that really matters?
All those who tuned in to this year’s Super Bowl (LVIII for those keeping track) got to see...
JOHN BARTUS: CLASSIC ROCKERS ARE NEVER TOO OLD
2024 is shaping up to be a year featuring some big rock and roll tours. Certified legends and Rock Hall of Fame members are hitting the road,...
JOHN BARTUS: MILLION$ OF REASONS TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR BPAS
The Marathon City Council and Marathon City Manager George Garrett recently made news by drafting legislation asking the state of Florida to grant up to 8,000 ROGO...
JOHN BARTUS: LIFE IS SHORT – MAKE TIME FOR THE SPECIAL MOMENTS
A friend of ours gave Sarah the best dish towel ever. It reads, “Life is Short… take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake, sleep with...
JOHN BARTUS COLUMN: A LOOK AT NEW YEAR TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
The year 2024 is upon us, and ready or not, here it comes! While prognosticators try to make New Year forecasts, I haven’t a clue about the...
