The Town of Mammoth has a new interim Town Manager. John Schempf began the job on Aug. 31, 2020. He is originally from Centre Hall, Pennsylvania and holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Political Science and...
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Oracle Firewise presents annual awards
By John Hernandez On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, the Oracle Firewise Board presented its Annual FIREWISE Property of the Year awards for 2020. Each year, the Firewise Board presents a framed certificate of recognition to the winners and a Firewise Property Award...
Gila County CASA Receives Award through Victims of Crime Act Funding
CASA of Southern Gila County has once again been awarded a three-year grant through the federal Victims of Crime Act managed through AZ Department of Public Safety. This grant funding source has provided an opportunity for the southern section of the county to be...
Kearny Town Council appoints Martina Burnam Interim Manager
The Town of Kearny held its monthly meeting last week and confirmed Martina Burnam as the Interim Town Manager. Burnam was appointed after the Council fired the Town Manager Jeff McCormick. Burnam’s salary as Interim Town Manager will be reviewed in 60...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Politics
The Hispanic/Latino population of Arizona makes up 24 percent of registered voters. They are a rising political force in the state. Their activism and voting bloc helped rid Arizona of racist politicians like Joe Arpaio and Russell Pearce. They will be influential in...
Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition hosts police and fire parades
COVID-19 has changed the way many events and community gatherings can be held. The Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition held a police and fire appreciation parades last week in recognition of National Night Out. National Night Out enhances the relationship...
Town of Mammoth awarded more than $7.4 million for water system repair
On Sept. 25, 2020, the Town of Mammoth was notified that it had officially received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA) in the amount of $7,446,789.64 for water system improvements. This award was the...
Superior Farm to Fantastic Market reopens
Superior Farm to Fantastic Market reopens The Superior Farm to Fantastic Famers Market has reopened at the Superior Food Court Park. The market will be open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon on Main Street at the Food Court. Vendors from the Copper Corridor...
New business opens at General Kearny Inn
Daughter Vanessa and mother Lupe Camacho at the Vida Bistro and Floral Boutique located in one of the business suites at the General Kearny Inn. In the time of COVID-19, it is wonderful to see a new business opening or at least opening in a new location. ...
Voter Van visits the Copper Corridor
Supervisor Pete Rios has partnered with the Pinal County Recorder’s office and local town leaders in an effort to bring additional voting resources to rural communities in Pinal County. The Mobile Voter Outreach Van will be stopping in San...