In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
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Blue Star Memorial dedicated at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The Gold Canyon Garden Club in conjunction with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum celebrated Veterans Day by dedicating and unveiling the 20th Blue Star Memorial in Arizona. Blue Star Memorials began during World War II when 8,000 dogwood trees were...
Tri-Community yard sale successful; second one planned for Dec. 4
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On Saturday, Nov. 13, the first Tri-Community yard sale took place at the 1995 W. American Ave carwash plaza in Oracle. The idea for the community yard sale came from the multiple shop owners of the plaza. The hopes are to help the people...
Friends of the Oracle State Park seeking donations for new wildlife blind
By Nathaniel A. Lopez In 1996, the first Arizona State Parks Friends group was established by The Friends of Oracle State Park. Their mission is to support the Oracle State Park with environmental education programs, restoration and preservation of the Historic...
Support Local: Oracle Land and Homes
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Support Local: Color Me Nail Salon
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go...
Volunteer-Based Little Free Pantry in Oracle will close … for now
In August 2020, the Little Free Pantry (LFP) in Oracle was established by volunteers looking to help others in our community during the pandemic. The motto of the Pantry is “Take what you need, leave what you can.” The only rules were “No glass, no expired or...
Blackhawk downed by powerlines
The San Manuel Airport has had a very unusual tenant for the past couple of days. An Army Blackhawk helicopter flew through some powerlines in the area while out on a training flight. It made an emergency landing at the local airport and was parked on the tarmac until...
Support Local: Town of Winkelman
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Honoring the honor roll students
On Thursday, Nov. 18, Hayden High School students attended Climate Change Theater at Arizona State University. Students were exposed to a series of reading and short performances done around the world to encourage climate change awareness and inspire action...