Volunteers give a Day of Service | SLIDESHOW
Kirk Boxleitner
Marysville YMCA Minority Achievers Program teen volunteer Leticia Aparicio dusts off the bedroom keepsakes of Arlington disabled senior Sandee Wynkoop on Jan. 28.
ARLINGTON — Although the year’s first snowfall forced them to push back their plans, Marysville youths still took “a day on, not a day off” to help out an Arlington woman in need, as part of a broader campaign to honor the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Snohomish Health District rules out drinking water as source of disease in illness investigation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The Snohomish Health District is continuing its investigation of an illness that struck participants in a statewide cheerleading competition on Feb. 4 at Comcast Arena in Everett. Several Snohomish County schools participated. So far, 46 Snohomish County residents reported they were ill in connection with the event. Nearly 200 have reported illness statewide.
Marysville's Hajek turns 100
MARYSVILLE — "I feel like I still want to keep going," said Ernie Hajek, a resident of the Madeleine Villa Health Care Center in Marysville, after he celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 17 of this year.
Marysville teachers take to streets over budget cuts on Feb. 16
MARYSVILLE — The shortened school day on Thursday, Feb. 16, will see Marysville School District teachers taking to the streets to direct the public's attention to state budget cuts such as those that have already necessitated such furloughs.
Marriage-equality law clears House; Governor's signature next
The final tally Wednesday of votes in the state House of Representatives on ESSB 6239 legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state was 55 yea and 43 nay.
Marysville cheerleaders fall ill after competition in Everett
MARYSVILLE — Five Marysville-Pilchuck High School cheerleaders were among those who reportedly fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea after attending a cheerleading competition in Everett on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Marysville students compete in mock trial
The attorneys presenting their cases in Judge Fred Gillings’ courtroom at the Marysville Municipal Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, hadn’t even graduated from high school, but the professionalism and preparation they demonstrated earned them plaudits from not only Gillings, but also the jurors who heard their cases.
Don’t forget about the municipal court | GUEST OPINION
In talking with residents about various programs and services provided by city government in Marysville, you’re more likely to hear about the work of the Legislative branch (City Council) that passes laws and appropriates spending, and the Executive branch (Mayor and Administration) that is responsible for city services and enforcing the laws.
Preparing Marysville’s students | GUEST OPINION
Marysville’s eight high schools prepare students for graduation, college and life.professional and diverse teaching and support staff.
Lakewood Cougars outrun Coupeville for a 95-36 victory
The Lakewood boys basketball team honored its seniors Jan. 31 with a near record-setting performance by handing Coupeville a 95-36 drubbing.
