Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Diane Douglas, noted that the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP) has begun. “Many low-income families depend on the free and reduced meals that are served during the school year,” said Superintendent...
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Sea Lions Swim Team win home opener
The Sea Lions Swim Team hosted Eloy and Florence at the Mammoth Pool on Saturday for the first Home Meet of the season. The Sea Lions won the meet with 876 points, Eloy finished 2nd with 162 points, and Florence finished 3rd with 61 points. The...
Oracle plans old-fashioned July 4th celebration
Preparations are underway for Oracle’s first July 4th Celebration hosted by the Oracle Community Center. “We are planning a traditional celebration for our community, with plenty of activities for families,” said Carolyn Blair, one of the organizers....
Arizona Girls State Marks 71st Session; Samantha Roan, Augie Hing represent Copper Corridor schools
It was a girl’s week with nearly 300 high school girls from across Arizona converging on the University of Arizona campus for the 71st session of The American Legion Auxiliary premier program, American Legion Auxiliary Arizona Girls State. This “unique”...
Ray Unified School Board approves step increases and raises for administration
April, May and June are busy months for local School Boards – budgets must be prepared for the upcoming school year along with all of the end of year activities. While the Red For Ed Walk Out movement affected just about all of the school districts in the...
Copper Basin area Little League All Stars announced
Summertime in Arizona brings more than just the monsoon rains or even wishes for the monsoon rains. Summertime in Arizona brings the end of the Little League season and the announcements of the All-Stars Teams. Copper Basin area Little Leagues are no...
After you “Pull Aside, Stay Alive,” what comes next? Turn off all vehicle lights so other cars won’t follow and possibly crash into you
PHOENIX – You know not to drive into the towering wall of dust. And if a dust channel whips across a highway and engulfs your vehicle, the mantra “Pull Aside, Stay Alive” can lead you to safety. But even after you’ve pulled aside, one of the most important...
Pinal County Building Safety stresses pool safety as temperature rise
FLORENCE, AZ - For families with young children, the summer school break is upon us. The start of the warmer summer weather, backyard BBQ’s and definitely the time to jump in the pool and keep cool. Pool safety is a year-round priority in Arizona and...
Kelvin Bridge Replacement officially open – in memory of Stephani Yesenski
On Friday June 8, 2018, a dedication and opening were held for the Kelvin Bridge Replacement Project by Pinal County officials. The bridge has been 20 years in the making. County officials and many of the people and organizations involved in the project...
Public comment sought on Superior Court applicants
The public is invited to comment on seven applicants for two vacancies on the Superior Court in Pinal County created by the retirement of Judges Henry G. Gooday, Jr. and Brenda E. Oldham. The applicants are: Patrick K. Gard Danielle Harris Barbara A....