Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District Superintendent Jeff Gregorich received the Arizona School Administration “Bastion of Courage Award” for his efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic in schools. Over the past month Gregorich has spoken up about his...
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Hayden High School cancels fall sports
Hayden High School will be canceling all fall sports for the health and safety of student athletes, families, and community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hayden High School will not be participating in fall sports. The concern is that playing sports could...
Bonnie Summerfield
Bonnie Summerfield Bonnie Summerfield, 78, of Dudleyville, passed away suddenly on Sept. 12, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born May 30, 1942 in Nerstrand, Minnesota to James and Helen Kispert. She moved to Arizona at 18 and...
Fundraiser planned for Winkelman Fire Department
An Indoor Cornhole Tournament fundraiser is being held for the Winkelman Fire Department on Saturday Sept. 26, 2020 at Santa Rosa Café, 2615 S. 6th Avenue in Tucson. Sponsors for the tournament are OldPueblo Baggers, Elias Musitano, Frank Musitano, Dennis Weber and...
Hundreds expected to travel along Arizona Trail from Mexico to Utah in one day
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. 10, hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts from across Arizona...
Kearny Police Report – Sep. 16, 2020
According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court...
Winkelman Natural Resource Conservation District: Preserving the Copper Corridor’s Agricultural Heritage
Winkelman Natural Resource Conservation District (WNRCD) has helped maintain agriculture as an economic powerhouse in our region for nearly 70 years. While not every agricultural operation can be seen from our picturesque highways, there lies along our dirt...
Pinal Rural Fire Districts receives grant for COVID-19 emergency response assistance
On Sept. 4, 2020, Pinal Rural Fire District received a grant of almost $1,800 from the Arizona Emergency Medical Association to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other needed COVID-19 supplies. “We are a small, volunteer fire district....
CASA of Gila County urges community to volunteer
CASA of Gila County is urging community members to volunteer to become a caring, consistent adult for a child who has experienced abuse and/or neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are everyday people, trained by CASA[1] of Arizona and...
Jax has a new heart!
Baby Jax is recuperating from his heart transplant. On July 23, after 47 days of waiting, Jax Ethan Formo underwent heart transplant surgery. Even though Jax has received his heart, he continues to overcome obstacles related to this type of...