10 years ago — 1998 This week in history from The Marysville Globe archives

n The project manager for next year’s State Route 529 construction got an earful from several citizens worried what effect traffic problems wold have on their businesses, but not before he spent more than an hour defending the project before the City Council. Richard Mitchell told the Council that the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Ebey Slough bridge and the north and southbound Steamboat Slough bridges for a combined 377 days. The bridges will undergo electrical and mechanical rehabilitation, cleaning and painting, seismic retrofitting, and the control houses will be raised. The cost of the work on the bridges, two of which were built in 1925, is an estimated $10.5 million.

September 10, 2008 12:00 am

n The project manager for next year’s State Route 529 construction got an earful from several citizens worried what effect traffic problems wold have on their businesses, but not before he spent more than an hour defending the project before the City Council. Richard Mitchell told the Council that the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Ebey Slough bridge and the north and southbound Steamboat Slough bridges for a combined 377 days. The bridges will undergo electrical and mechanical rehabilitation, cleaning and painting, seismic retrofitting, and the control houses will be raised. The cost of the work on the bridges, two of which were built in 1925, is an estimated $10.5 million.

25 years ago — 1983

n Ye Public Ghost — Been shopping … window, that is … and you should see some of the bargains waiting for you in Marysville shops … winter jackets and thick, cuddly coats at Bloom’s Department Store where Gary and Valda Bloom have stocked the latest fashions and back to school wear … spotted Dick Cardinal riding his bike … big savings through the 3rd at Van Dam Floor Covering store … on vinyl and carpet remnants in stock … and we hope Jean and Ben Van Dam enjoyed their vacation at the ocean.

50 years ago — 1958

n Dick Cornell, who recently purchased the Jack Fox Pharmacy will officially celebrate the grand opening of the drug store under the name of Cornell Pharmacy, on Friday and Saturday of this week. Mr. Cornell will provide visitors with free cokes and coffee as well as featuring many sensational bargains throughout the store. Neighboring merchants are joining in the welcome by featuring Dick Cornell welcome sales. Fergie’s Thriftway will have a Hot Dog festival. Lewis Fabrics, Glen’s Appliance Center, Thornberry Chevrolet and other merchants are advertising Dick Cornell specials.