
MARYSVILLE — The state of music education in Marysville schools inspired impassioned testimony at the Marysville School District's May 7 Board of Directors meeting, with former Marysville-Pilchuck High School choral teacher Stuart Hunt challenging Board members to break their silence in spite of their practice of not commenting on public testimony.
MARYSVILLE — High water levels at the pond at Jennings Park meant that families looking to take part in the Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club's annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 5, had to perch precariously on the steep slopes of only one side of the pond, since the other side was flooded out.
MARYSVILLE — At 11:44 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, the Marysville Fire District was dispatched to a residential fire in the 13700 block of 57th Avenue NE.
Community calls on Marysville schools to save choirs
Kirk Boxleitner
Members of the Northern Sound Choirs sing in protest outside the Marysville School District Service Center on May 7.
Fishing derby at Jennings Park draws crowds in spite of high water
MARYSVILLE — High water levels at the pond at Jennings Park meant that families looking to take part in the Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club's annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 5, had to perch precariously on the steep slopes of only one side of the pond, since the other side was flooded out.
Marysville store among 18 state liquor stores up for bid May 24
MARYSVILLE — A Marysville liquor store is set to be among the 18 state liquor stores that the Washington State Liquor Control Board plans to auction off live on Thursday, May 24.
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Arlington, Marysville observe Memorial Day
The American Legion posts of Arlington and Marysville will once again be organizing observances of Memorial Day, this year on Monday, May 28.
Fundraisers for Marysville schools, students May 17 & 19
MARYSVILLE — Community get-togethers will be giving boosts to Marysville schools on Thursday, May 17, and Saturday, May 19.
Road closures coming up on Ebey Slough Bridge, I-5 near 156th St.
SMOKEY POINT — Motorists commuting on the Ebey Slough Bridge or I-5 near north Marysville should plan for road closures in the weeks ahead.
Bark For Life, Paint the Town Purple, M-DOG cleanup all on May 19
MARYSVILLE — Saturday, May 19, will provide the community with plenty of opportunities to come together on behalf of pooches and those coping with cancer.
Marysville firefighters battle two residential fires May 10
MARYSVILLE — At 11:44 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, the Marysville Fire District was dispatched to a residential fire in the 13700 block of 57th Avenue NE.
Candidate filing begins May 14 for federal, state, local offices
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Candidate filing for offices up for election in 2012 begins Monday, May 14, and continues through Friday, May 18. Candidates may file either through the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State for federal, statewide or state offices representing voters from multiple counties, or with their local county for local county offices or for state offices representing voters entirely within the county.
Low-cost whooping cough vaccine available at Arlington Pharmacy, throughout Snohomish County
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Pharmacy at 540 West Ave. is one of 15 Snohomish County retail pharmacies that will receive whooping cough vaccine from the Snohomish Health District to dispense to low-income uninsured adults throughout the county. None of the participating pharmacies will charge for the cost of the vaccine, but they may charge a fee of up to $15.60 for administering the shot.
