The people of Oracle are definite fans of Kristina Olivares and Way of Bean Coffee Club. Folks turned out in droves in support of Olivares during a public hearing in Florence regarding the local business. “It’s a wonderful place,” said Quentin...
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Chicanos Por La Causa announces new partnership with BHP to establish a scholarship and grant program
(Phoenix, AZ) Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) recently received an investment of $50,000 from BHP, a global resource company, that will go towards scholarships and grants supporting the educational and career aspirations of Arizona’s Copper Corridor residents. The...
Woman drowns in Gila River near Kearny
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Gila River near N. Driftwood Way and E. Riverside Dr. on Monday evening shortly after 6:30 p.m. with a report of a possible drowning. The person reporting the incident said that he and a female were...
Thank You, President Biden! Please come visit Arizona’s Copper Corridor
As the Mayor of Superior, I have had a uniquely humbling experience to lead my community through a variety of extreme challenges in just the last three years alone: a global pandemic; the Telegraph Fire, which was Arizona’s sixth largest wildfire, and the Resolution...
Some Oracle residents forced to find new trash service
By Mila Besich Arizona’s Copper Corridor has struggled for decades with a growing blight problem, abandonment of properties and not to mention wildcat dumping in the desert surrounding the communities. Trash removal and having a safe and proper place to dispose...
Red Field Fire and Bowl Creek Fire Updates
This week there was noticeable fire activity in the Tri-Community area with the Red Field fire burning on Sombrero Butte near Mammoth/San Manuel and the Bowl Creek fire which burned near Oracle Junction. The Red Field fire was not a threat to any...
Local salons offer free haircuts for kids
Shear Expression, Benny the Barber and Marquella's Place Salon are teaming up to put on a back-to-school haircut drive at 115 Copper St. in Mammoth at Shear Expression from 12-3 p.m. on Monday, July 31. Terry Waddell, Benny Laguna, Marquella Terra and...
Pinal Airpark may soon have a control tower
Pinal Airpark may soon have a much-needed air traffic control tower thanks to a successful amendment added by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package which passed the House last week. ...
Fireworks return in Superior
After a hiatus due to extreme fire conditions, the Town of Superior and Resolution Copper hosted a fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. The daylong celebration started at the public pool with free swimming, free food and Dirty Sno. DJ...
Sea Lions win home meet against Tucson Aquabears
The Sea Lions hosted the Tucson Aquabears at the Mammoth Pool on Saturday, July 1. The Sea Lions won the meet with a score of 892 points; the Aquabears finished with 549 points. The Sea Lions remain undefeated this season with a...