By Jeff Gregorich, Superintendent of Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District Summer vacation is almost over for our students who have experienced two years of disruptive schooling due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 Delta strain, which is highly...
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Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Hayden High School on July 28; open to everyone
Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Hayden High School on July 28; open to everyone San Carlos Apache Healthcare will be providing a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hayden High School Library. The clinic...
Pinal County Supervisor Cavanaugh awards non-profit grants; prioritizes funding for those offering food, shelter, social services
Each year the Pinal County Board of Supervisors sets aside $100,000 for each district to grant to local nonprofit organizations for the benefit of Pinal County residents. The County staff reviews the grant applications and scores them based on a rubric, rating...
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission seeking public input on new Legislative and Congressional District boundaries; Pinal County event set for July 23
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) invites residents to participate in its first round of statewide public hearings beginning July 23 and continuing through Aug. 9, 2021. Information will be presented both in person and virtually about the...
Support Local: Teapot Mountain Family Dentistry
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...
Gallego signs letter of intent
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News During the last week of the 2020-21 school year, Hayden senior and softball player, Sonia Urias Gallego signed a letter of intent to play softball for Mesa Community College. Gallego was Hayden's lead off hitter...
After wildfires, drivers should be wary of potential for storm runoff; ADOT says expect the unexpected, possible highway closures
PHOENIX – This monsoon season could prove to be especially disruptive to travel plans after a series of major wildfires has made burn areas susceptible to flooding. That can leave highways covered with mud and other hazardous debris. Anytime drivers are...
More Arizona communities are leveraging brownfields grants to revitalize blighted properties statewide
More Arizona communities are leveraging brownfields grants to revitalize blighted properties statewide. Brownfields grants help municipalities and nonprofits identify and reduce environmental hazards, mitigate public health threats, create new business...
Hundreds expected to travel along Arizona Trail from Mexico to Utah in one day
ARIZONA – Eight hundred miles is a long distance to attempt to drive in a day. If traveling by foot, bike, horse or any other self-powered means, it’s impossible within 24 hours. Or is it? On Saturday, Oct. 9, hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts from across...
No fireworks for Kearny for the 4th of July due to the extreme fire danger. Town of Kearny bans fireworks, town manager says
As we approach the upcoming 4th of July holiday after a long year of being cooped inside and distanced from our friends and family, let us reflect on the recent Mescal and Telegraph fires. As of the 21st of June, the Telegraph fire was 67% contained after...