Royalty hopefuls host annual fashion show

  On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Copper Basin Junior Chamber of Commerce, along with Chairperson Emilia Rutledge and Co-Chair Aleynia Boatman, hosted the traditional fashion show for the 63rd annual Pioneer Day Royalty Hopefuls. This is the second year Emilia and...

Kearny Council hears concerns about website

  During the regular monthly meeting of the Kearny Town Council last week, members of the community came forward with some concerns.   One resident was concerned that the town’s website is not up to date with current board members, current events and last-minute...

Kearny residents recognized by council

  At the Kearny Town Council meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Jon Bailey Sr. and Jon Bailey Jr. were recognized for “courageously, selflessly and without hesitation” leaping into action when a wildfire broke out near the 200 block of Mountain View Drive and Upton...

Pioneer Day hopefuls clean up Kearny

  On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, the 12 young women who are hoping for the title of Pioneer Queen, Junior Queen or Princess, volunteered time out of their schedules to give back to the community they are hoping to represent.   The girls, along with Queen Chairperson...

Local ladies hope to be royalty

  Kearny’s 63rd Annual Pioneer Days is forthcoming, and in usual tradition, that means the competition for the Annual Pioneer Days Queen and Princess is on! This year, 12 prospective young ladies are hoping for that coveted crown.   There is one candidate for Queen,...