There is hope when you walk through these doors
MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 23, 2023—Family resource center LINC NW and C-Suite Center For Hope cancer resource center are bookend tenants in nonprofit hub that opened this summer in Jennings Memorial Park. With the opening of a new family resource center in Jennings Park this summer, central Marysville now has a nonprofit hub featuring a diverse […]
Interns share their summer experience in WM Recycle Corps
SNOHOMISH, COUNTY, Wash., August 17, 2023—At a recent Farmers Market in Arlington, college environmental sciences interns Katie Lynch and Martine Pfefferwright spoke face-to-face with kids about the value of recycling, while chatting with residents about the benefits that composting offers homeowners and the local waste stream. “Getting to work at events educating the community and […]
Marysville police establish foundation to support officer wellness
MARYSVILLE, August 3, 2023—The Marysville Police Foundation has been established and is seeking donations for the new fund. The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to benefit Marysville police officers, the department, their families and the community. The goals of the foundation are to plan, fundraise, develop, carry out and support: When […]
Legion Park transforms into a rainbow of pride in Arlington
ARLINGTON, July 24, 2023—Hundreds of LGBTQ+ supporters turned out to celebrate the 2nd annual Arlington Pride event on Saturday, blanketing Legion Memorial Park in a rainbow of colorful displays, performances and clothing intended to create a welcoming, loving space. The mid-day event, dubbed Camp Pride, organized by Arlington, WA Pride, offered a lively, joyous calendar […]
Arlington Fourth of July brings out the red, white and blue in festival-goers
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 10, 2023—Thousands of people turned out for the Arlington Hometown Celebration at Legion and Haller parks to exercise their right for freedom to celebrate the annual Fourth of July festival. From pancakes and parades to the Great Stilly Duck Dash and a dazzling fireworks show, there were plenty of events and attractions […]
Crime, Homelessness and affordable housing key topics of discussion at Mayor’s Coffee Klatch
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 20, 2023—Homelessness so often coupled with drug and mental health issues, and home ownership becoming more challenging due to a lack of affordable housing were much on the minds of residents at a recent Coffee Klatch hosted by Mayor Jon Nehring with special guest Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). “Homelessness, and drugs and […]
New Marysville Fire Chief hire is a historical first
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The Marysville Fire Department named Ned Vander Pol as its newest fire chief on February 15 breaking with the over six-decade tradition of promoting candidates from within its ranks of a talented brigade. Vander Pol was sworn in at the Fire Board meeting. Ned Vander Pol served previously as chief of […]
Strawberry Festival president honored by city of Marysville
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 21, 2023—When City Councilman Tom King nominated Strawberry Festival President Gail Frost as volunteer of the month, he joked that “if I had to travel the Oregon Trail, she’s the person I would want with me.” Mayor Jon Nehring shared that quip when he recognized Frost as volunteer of the month at […]
Marysville schools levy lead widens in second day of returns
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 15, 2023—Results from the February special election are making it look like third time’s a charm for the Marysville schools replacement levy. With second day ballot returns of 11,977 votes counted at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 54.83%, or 6,567 voting “yes” for the levy against 44.17% or 5,410 no votes (45.17%). […]
Marysville School District replacement levy on the Feb. 14 ballot
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 8, 2023—Voters in the Marysville School District are being urged to vote by February 14 on a replacement levy that represents one of its most significant school funding measures since the 1970s. The levy failed twice in 2022, causing budget cuts across two school year cycles. A third “no” vote would leave […]
