By Karen Hauca / AZ Safety Solutions So just where were fireworks invented? It is said that they originated in 7th century China and were used for celebrations. Now that the warmer weather of summer is here, we will enjoy BBQs, parades, fun in the pool or...
Copper Basin News
Quick response contains Kearny’s Tilbury Fire
On Friday, June 14, at approximately 3:21 p.m., a fire was reported just east of the railroad tracks near the corrals in Kearny. The fire spread quickly to an area behind the 500 block of Hartford Rd. and the 400 block of Jamestown Rd. The Kearny...
Head Start to reduce services to Copper Corridor
Late last week, educators and town officials throughout the Copper Corridor were stunned to learn that Pinal-Gila Community Child Services (PGCCS) would be closing Head Start preschools beginning with the 2019-20 school year. Pretend play is one of the skills...
Student honors presented at Ray High School
Earlier this month, the Kearny Town Council made an official proclamation of the 2019 Ray Lady Bearcats Championship Softball Team. Mayor Debra Sommers and the Town Council honored the Ray High School Girls State Champion Softball Team, Managers, Coaches and...
Hayden honors students with annual classroom awards
Hayden's NJHS and NHS. On Monday, May 13, many Hayden High School students were recognized for their academic dedication and commitment as they pursue their educational goals of outstanding achievement. Before awards were presented, the honor...
Ray seniors earn scholarships
This year's graduating seniors were rewarded for all their hard work with thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards during Ray High School's 2019 Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Amee Kenyon, left, and Edward Baca Jr., right, received the Asarco Scholarship...
ADL recognizes Hayden High School as ‘No Place for Hate’
Students and faculty are excited about the No Place For Hate designation at Hayden High School. ADL Arizona has designated 31 Arizona schools as No Place For Hate® (NPFH). Among them is Hayden High School (HHS) which is being recognized for creating a safe...
Ray School District to host pre-k screening, registration on April 29
Ray School District will have its Pre-Kindergarten registration on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. In order to register your child for Pre-Kindergarten for 2019-2020 school year they must be for (4) years of age prior to Sept. 1,...
That’s offensive: Kenyon, Meza, Hinojos lead No. 1 Ray in rout of Ft. Thomas
Ray seniors Amy Kenyon (five hits), Julie Meza (four hits), and Daniella Hinojos (four hits) led an impressive offensive attack in a 22 – 3 victory against No. 11 Ft. Thomas last Tuesday. The Lady Bearcats scored in every inning, including a decisive...
Ray baseball finishes as runner-up in Chandler Prep Classic
The fourth-ranked Ray baseball team reached the championship game of the Chandler Prep Baseball Classic last Saturday night at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the spring training home of the Anaheim Angels. After winning their first three games of the tournament...