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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Town of Kearny to receive $1.15 million for water filtration system
An environmental infrastructure authority championed by Rep. Greg Stanton to help small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs will see an investment of $18.45 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure...
Omicron hits local school district and community hard
Once again, COVID-19 hit the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District and community hard and caused a short pause in the school year for more than 300 students. The district health department worked overtime to test hundreds of students and community...
Cats! Cats! Cats! Local ‘Buddy Project’ to provide trap/neuter/return services for Kearny
The Buddy Project has found a spay/neuter clinic to provide free Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) services for Kearny and the process is in motion. The trapping will begin across the highway, near the mortuary. TNR helps to curb the growth of feral cat...
Thomas Gilman Jr.
Thomas (Tom) Gilman Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly in San Tan Valley on Jan. 4, 2022. He was born to Thomas Sr. and Charlene Gilman. Tom is preceded in death by his father Thomas Gilman Sr. and his mother Charlene Gilman. He is survived by his...
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...
Ray High School hosts annual Senior Interview Day
Ray High School’s annual Senior Interview Day was held on Monday, Nov. 15. 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 must present...
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...
Friends and family celebrate as Frances Chavez retires
More than 60 guests gathered recently in celebration of the retirement of Frances Chavez, who has been with the ARC NEPC Center for 27 years. The event was held Oct. 1 at the G&J Restaurant Bar & Grill. Frances started her job with the ARC NEPC...
New hours, new resources at Hayden Public Library
Did you know that genealogy research, career planning, and computer skills are among the wide range of services you can take advantage of at Hayden Public Library? Automotive repair, legal forms, tax forms and much more as well – and the library recently...