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Fireworks cause Marysville house fire

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

At approximately 1:47 p.m., Saturday, July 4, Marysville Fire District crews were called to the scene of a house fire in the 5700 block of 66th Street NE.

The 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Flying Disc Championships team up with Poochapalooza on July 11 to unleash the champion in your dog

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Athletic dogs will be jumping for joy – literally – when they compete at Marysville Poochapalooza on Saturday, July 11 to earn the title of champion during the 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Flying Disc Championships.

Community Transit breaks ground in Marysville at Cedar and Grove for new park and ride

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

City, county and federal-level dignitaries descended July 1 upon the approximately two-acre lot at the northeast corner of the intersection between Cedar Avenue and Grove Street, to break ground at the site of what will be Marysville's fourth park and ride station.

Lundberg's friends, family, coworkers celebrate his 38-year career

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

It was the retirement party that Pete Lundberg hadn't wanted, but he was all smiles when family members, friends and colleagues joined him at the Mpulse Lounge of the Tulalip Resort Casino June 23, to commemorate the end of his 38 years in education.

YMCA honors Marysville 'Volunteers of the Year'

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The YMCA of Snohomish County recently honored its outstanding policy, program and youth volunteers for 2008-2009, which included three volunteers at the Marysville and North County YMCA.

Similar suspects spotted in robbery and theft on June 28

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Arlington Police are investigating a robbery and a theft that both occurred on June 28.

Village Community Services says ‘Aloha’ with annual fundraiser

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Village Community Services’ annual Taste of Decadence fundraiser adopted a Hawaiian theme this year, but more importantly, the June 26 silent auction, buffet dinner and dessert at the Smokey Point Community Church was intended to serve as “a celebration of the abilities of people with disabilities, and what they bring to the community,” according to Michelle Dietz-Date, resource development manager for VCS.

Local churches rally for ‘Summer Jubilee’

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The Jake’s House Prayer and Worship Center drew a packed house on June 28 at 6 p.m., as members of close to 15 different local churches came together for the second of two rallies for this year’s “Summer Jubilee.”

City cracks down on illegal fireworks

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Marysville officials have released their rules regarding the proper discharging of fireworks as part of the Independence Day holiday, and Marysville Police, Fire and city spokespersons all emphasized that these restrictions are designed to protect local residents.

A Magical Fantasy — Marysville celebrates Strawberry Festival

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Marysville was bustling June 18-21, as the Marysville Strawberry Festival presented a diversity of attractions for attendees.

Your guide to this weekend's Marysville and Stilly Valley Little League all-star games, times

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

11-year-old Marysville Nationals drop one in all-stars second round

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

"It was a pitchers' duel. A 1-0 game for three innings," said Marysville Nationals manager Jeff Rosten. "Then the wheels fell off the bus."

Free swims wrap up, city’s summer events kick off

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Families turned out in numbers for the final free swim night of the spring calendar.

Marysville Nationals majors lose opener

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The Marysville Nationals and North Snohomish all-stars duked it out in a pitchers duel, but ultimately the Nationals fell in the first round of the majors baseball district tournament.

9/10 Marysville Americans fall in all-star opener

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The Marysville American all-stars faced a bruising game in the first round of the 9/10 district tournament at Cedar Field.

Rampage wins spring league softball title

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The Longhorns of Marysville recreational softball league took the long road to the men’s spring championship game June 26.

Grace Academy track team packs a punch at state

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Fred Howard, coach of the Grace Academy track team, has always had one goal for his team, to get as many competitors to the state meet as possible.

Next round all-star tournament play begins for Marysville, Stilly Valley

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Big weekend for Little League | First-round all-star games, locations

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Washington Little League District 1 — which includes Marysville, Stilly Valley and the rest of the leagues within Snohomish County, begins its all-star tournaments June 27-28 with first-round games taking place all over the county.

Trike races bring out community spirit

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Pride makes men do funny things.

Arlington couple shares their unconventional farm

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

With kangaroos, wallabies, llamas and alpacas, as well as an assortment of more ordinary farm animals like turkeys, chickens and ducks, Ray and Joey Strom’s Outback Kangaroo Farm has turned into a thriving retirement business for the Arlington couple.

A&L SCAN

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Arlington woodworker published in national woodworking magazine

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

An Arlington resident, Dave Van Ess, has written an article that will be published in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, due out on newsstands July 14.

Pacific Rim hosts Relay For Life 'Happy Hour' July 8

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The local Relay For Life came and went June 13-14, but those in the Marysville area will still have a chance to support the American Cancer Society July 9, as the Pacific Rim Ballroom and Supper Club hosts a Relay For Life "Happy Hour" fundraiser from 6-8 p.m.

Northwest Dance & Acro presents ‘Dreaming in Paradise’ at BPAC

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Students at Northwest Dance and Acro are very excited.

Yantis hosts fifth annual Art in the Barn, without a roof

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Art in the Barn will be a bit different this year — there’s no roof. The barn collapsed under the snow last winter.

ElderHealth participants put on play for YouTube

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

With ElderHealth Northwest facing statewide reductions in its services, including at its adult day health center in Marysville, Richard Porter had hoped to give the program's local participants a bit of a break from bad news.

Simcox to read from her book at Party in the Park

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

The mother of a fiddle player who has been seen around town a lot lately, Victoria Simcox will read from her new book at the new Strawberry Festival event especially for kids, the Party in the Park, at Totem Middle School 4:30-6 p.m., June 20.

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Honors for Haller Middle School bands

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:12 PDT

Haller Middle School seventh-grade band won its first trophy recently. It won second place at the Music in the Parks Festival, performing for judges at the historic Stadium High School in Tacoma June 6.

Local dairy farms selling cows

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

A descendant of the dairy-farming Klein family, Vicki Klein Van Dam is sad to say they will soon no longer be able to claim the title of “dairy farm.”

Merrill Gardens hosts 'Guns and Hoses' BBQ June 5

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

The staff and residents of Merrill Gardens in Marysville sought to show the city's police officers and firefighters how much their hard work is appreciated, by hosting a "Guns and Hoses" barbecue June 5.

Marysville-area churches unite for 'Summer Jubilee' rally

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

The Jake's House Prayer and Worship Center expects a packed house on June 28 at 6 p.m., as members of as many as 15 different local churches come together for the second of two rallies for this year's "Summer Jubilee."

Old men can come in handy

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The non-competition health plan

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

Join the Union — or else

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National health care means more jobs in Snohomish County

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

Health care reform must increase quality and lower cost

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Paranoia runs deep

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

Health reform is too important to rush through

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

An important message for the Fourth of July

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:53:13 PDT

Excellent teachers

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Band teacher layoff

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