The Ray Unified School District is currently and actively implementing a new and refreshed mission and vision for the school district. During their December 2024 board meeting, the Ray Unified School Governing Board approved the hiring of Dr. Jeremi Brewer as the...
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Frances Amparano – Senior Olympics Medalist
It takes a lot of dedication and discipline to be an athlete, and to carry that beyond your younger years takes even more of it. A perfect example is Frances Amparano, 1966 San Manuel Alumni and athlete. In high school, Frances was an all around athlete, competing...
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...
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,...
San Manuel Copper Classic Motorcycle Race to return on March 8, 2025
Well, we will be at it again. The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) will be hosting the 19th running of the San Manuel Copper Classic motorcycle race on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This year will be offering a new racing format called a Dual Scramble. TRS will...
Local dance team makes the big time
By Nichole Aranda Lisa Migliore was surprised when she got a voicemail from a phone number she didn’t recognize. “Hi Lisa. I’m Andrea Perez with the Phoenix Suns.” Gila Rose Dance Studio was invited to perform for a Prime Time or Halftime performance on Thursday, Dec....
Teen drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two motor vehicle accidents in San Manuel involving teen drivers. On Dec. 13, 2024, at around 1 a.m., deputies were called to an address in the 100 block of S. Avenue B regarding a vehicle that had left the roadway...
Ray seniors shine during annual interview day
Ray High School’s annual Senior Interview Day was held on Monday, Nov. 25. All seniors participated in a mock interview with former Ray High School graduates who have gone on to be successful in their chosen field. Seniors have to present themselves as if it were a...
Volleyball season ends for Ray, San Manuel
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The 2024 volleyball season is officially over for the last two Copper Corridor teams. The Ray volleyball team closed out their 2024 season this past week. The Lady 'Cats traveled to take on Patagonia Union. It was a tough loss for the girls with...
Playoff dreams end for Superior Panthers; Hayden to face Desert Christian Friday
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Superior high school football team competed in the first round of the 1A State Football Playoffs. The Panthers traveled to El Capitan on Saturday, Oct. 26, for an 11 a.m. game. The Panthers put up a fight, breaking past El Capitan's...