Copper Basin News

Khloe Gilliam mails the first letter to Santa in Kearny

Khloe Gilliam   Khloe Gilliam was first this year to mail her holiday wishes to Santa Claus.    The three-year-old writes: “Dear Santa, I would like a barbie house with a slide. I also would like a doggy barbie house and two puppies. <3 Khloe”....

Copper Area MBB & WBB Scoreboards

Boys’ Scoreboard Boyd Baker Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 25 Patagonia – 64, Hayden – 49 Hayden – 37, St. Augustine – 79 Catalina – 79, Ray – 37 Bisbee – 62, San Manuel – 65   Miners leading scorer: Jose Moreno – 16 pts   Miners leading rebounder: Javy Tamayo –...

Celebrating 50 wonderful years as Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Donald "Joe" Smith   Donald "Joe" and Ruby  L. (Horton) Smith, of Kearny,  are pleased to announce their 50th wedding anniversary, which occurred on Jan. 4, 2019.     Donald and Ruby were married in Tucson on Jan. 4, 1969. They met...

First Things First offers ideas for best gifts for kids under age five

Board books are easy for a young baby to hold and turn and are durable enough to take a beating (or a chewing). Pick books with high contrast (black and white) or bright, simple colors. Start reading with your baby from day one.   'Tis the season for parents to...

Town of Kearny, Kearny Police host Safety Awareness Day

These girls were proud of their hats provided by the Kearny Police Department for Safety Awareness Day.   It was a beautiful day Saturday, a perfect day to meet the officers from the Kearny Police Department and learn about safety.   The Kearny Police...

Changes made to Good Shepherd Christmas Store event

Some of the more than one dozen collector porcelain dolls on sale at Good Shepherd Church on Saturday. Other items include woodworking, etched glass, Christmas ornaments, quilted items, a quilt raffle – and even cars!   The Good Shepherd Christmas Store event is...

Blessed Sacrament Church to host annual Fiesta Sept. 21

Young folklorico dancers await their turn to perform at last year's Fiesta in Mammoth.  The annual Blessed Sacrament Church Fiesta, for the residents of Mammoth and the Tri-Community, is an event that fosters togetherness while reminding the individual of the...

Celebrating another milestone – happy birthday, triplets!

The Aguirre Triplets The Aguirre triplets one year later: Noah, Jonah and Zola are doing well. Noah, who weighed only one pound at birth, is a little behind his brother and sister, but is coming along fine. The three will celebrate their first birthday on Sept. 28....