By Nichole Aranda Lisa Migliore was surprised when she got a voicemail from a phone number she didn’t recognize. “Hi Lisa. I’m Andrea Perez with the Phoenix Suns.” Gila Rose Dance Studio was invited to perform for a Prime Time or Halftime performance on Thursday, Dec....
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Aravaipa brothers score big in World Series of Team Roping
By Nichole M. Aranda Brothers Steven and John Henry Gaona, a Fast Back Ropes Roping Team, recently scored second place in the #13.5 Finale in the Ariat World Series of Team Roping, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas. The brothers began competing in rodeo events...
Superior Mayor Mila Besich appointed Vice Chair of National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Mila Besich, Mayor of Superior, Arizona, has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor Besich was selected to serve a one-year term and will provide...
Teen drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two motor vehicle accidents in San Manuel involving teen drivers. On Dec. 13, 2024, at around 1 a.m., deputies were called to an address in the 100 block of S. Avenue B regarding a vehicle that had left the roadway...
Mystery Mammoth girls in online article on history of color film
Do you know who these girls are? Copper Area News reader Bob Grassi was reading an article online about the history of color film when he came across this photo from the 1940s with the caption, “Little girls at Mammoth, Arizona, May 1940.” “Some of these...
A Good Sam-aritan
By Nichole M Aranda Everyone in the Kearny area knows Sam Horton. Many know him as the “grave digger,” funeral home worker, and a maintenance worker for the Kearny Cemetery. People describe him as quiet, kind, always willing to lend a hand when needed, always...
Arrests made in Paul Clifford homicide
Pima County Sheriff’s Department today announced that they have made three arrests in connection with the Dec. 24, 2024, murder of San Manuel teacher Paul Clifford. The three suspects were arrested Dec. 30, 2024, and booked into the Pima County Jail on felony...
New Pinal County Sheriff sworn in
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is about to have a new leader. Sheriff Elect Ross Teeple was chosen by voters to replace incumbent Sheriff Mark Lamb during the general election. Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Elect Teeple was sworn in to his new position by Sheriff...
Redhawk Exploration holds successful Open House in San Manuel
More than 100 attendees from the local Pinal County community came together at the San Manuel Community Center recently to hear the most recent update from Redhawk Exploration. Redhawk is exploring for copper in eastern Pinal County on the area of...
Celebrating Aja DeZeeuw
Resolution Copper proudly recognizes Aja DeZeeuw, a passionate school counselor from Superior, Arizona. Recently honored at an ASU football game by receiving the game ball from ASU Athletic Director Graham Rossini, Aja’s impact extends far beyond the field. For...