On Sept. 1, 2021, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors acting as the board of directors for the Public Health District meeting turned down 3.2 million dollars of federal grant money to help the county with the COVID-19 pandemic. In my opinion, this decision was...
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Johnny Pacheco
Johnny Pacheco 86, of Kearny, AZ, born Jan. 27, 1935, in Dos Cabezas, AZ, passed away on Aug. 31, 2021, in Mesa AZ. Johnny worked for Kennecott Copper Company and ASARCO as a cost accountant for over 30 years. He also served his country in the United...
Lobos hold their own against #2 Williams; Vikings post win over Hayden 44-58
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News Last Friday, the Hayden football team competed at home against the number two team in the state, Williams. Damien Smith (20) drives for a Hayden first down. The first quarter started off with both teams loading the...
Charles Ray Elmer
Charles Ray Elmer was born April 5, 1937 and passed away on Aug. 13, 2021 after a long illness. He was born to Andrew J. Elmer and Virginia Ann Mitchell Elmer. Charles was raised in Miami and Safford, Arizona where he graduated high...
Reminder: US 60 to close Sept. 12-17 between Superior and Miami; crews will work 24 hours a day to shift highway to new bridge
Motorists who travel on US 60 between Superior and Miami need to begin planning for a full closure of the highway from Sept. 12-17 while crews with the Arizona Department of Transportation realign the roadway to meet with the new Pinto Creek bridge. During...
First Things First serves as a ready resource for parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Babies don't come with instruction manuals. That's why First Things First, Arizona's early childhood agency, works to help families of young children feel confident in their role as their child’s first and best teacher. From birth to age 5, a child’s brain...
SUPPORT LOCAL: EZ Wash Laundromat and Rio Vista RV Park
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 Jr. High Volleyball splits games with Superior
Last week, Ray’s seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams faced off against Superior. The younger team won both sets against Superior while the eighth graders took their first loss of the season, losing to Superior in two sets. “I am so happy with both...
Bearcats suffer hard loss to Miners
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Ray Bearcats traveled to San Manuel last Friday to compete in their second football game of the season. With hopes to redeem themselves from the last game utterly dashed, the Bearcats returned home with another loss. San Manuel...
Lobos fall to Mustangs
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Last Friday, Aug. 27, the Hayden Lobos traveled to Mogollon to face off against the Mustangs. After putting up a fight, the Lobos came home with a hard loss. The final score was 0-54. “Tough loss!” coach John Estrada said. “They beat us...