Lowell Steve Jacobson, also known as “Jake” Jacobson, 80, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home in Tucson. He was born in 1940 in Riley County, Kansas, the son of Myron Jacobson and Irene (Anderson) Jacobson. Jake worked for the Union...
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Jax Ethan Formo
Our little angel, Jax Ethan Formo passed gently in the arms of Jesus with his loving parents by his side on Aug. 18, 2021. He was born on April 17, 2020. Jax was the son of Hyrum and Camille Formo. He is survived by his loving sister, Maddie....
AFGHANISTAN: A soldier’s perspective
By Gary Michiel Montiel Anyone who is old enough to remember the events of 9/11 and the vivid imagery and raw emotion that day instilled in our country understands the reason we invaded Afghanistan. We were attacked on our own soil and we were compelled to defend...
Support Local: La Cantina
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...
Albert Wade
Albert Wade, 84, passed away at his home in Kearny on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, surrounded by his family. Albert was born on Dec. 10, 1936 to parents Albert M. and Anton Etta (Brogan) Wade in Cannelton, West Virginia. On June 3, 1960, he married the love of his...
Ray heads out of town for season opener Friday
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News The Ray football team will begin its season on Friday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., traveling to Valley Union to face off against the Blue Devils. This will be the team’s first game in over a year, since they decided to sit out...
Local resident raises funds for PTO in honor of his mom
Manny Palacios started “Lupe’s Jumbo Drive” in honor of his mom, Lupe Palacios. His goal is to help teachers and students with supplies. His niece Azalya Jimenez (l) presents a check for $777 to Melissa Day and members of Ray Bearcat Parent Teachers Organization.
Amanda ‘Mandy’ Renee Meza
Amanda “Mandy” Renee Meza passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 at her home. She was born in Tucson, AZ on April 13, 1982 to Tony and Shirley Meza. She spent a lot of her childhood in California, Arizona, and Nevada. She lived a very adventurous and...
Hayden to face off at home against Salome
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News After sitting out for the 2020-21 season, the Hayden Lobos are set to return to the football field on Friday, Aug. 20, with a freedom game (non-region) against Salome. This will be the home opener for the Lobos. Kickoff...
Overnight accident leaves truck driver injured, roadway covered in paint
An overnight accident on Highway 177 at milepost 159 between Kearny and Superior has left the driver injured and blocked the roadway from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, until after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, Aug. 12. According to the Arizona Department of Public...