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Exploring the Art of Chris Lucic

Painting, photography, sculpture. Oracle artist Chris Lucic has his hand in many different mediums in his journey. But what has emerged is beautiful and eclectic and completely him.   Chris grew up on the farmlands of Ohio. At age 17, he began learning the trade...

Tri-City Modelers flyin’ high in San Manuel

  The Tri City Modelers are a group of people who enjoy radio controlled model aviation. The group was formed in 1989 in San Manuel, Arizona with seven members. The members were primarily employees of the Magma Copper Company and lived in the towns of Mammoth,...

Superior again: Panthers claim second State Championship in four years

  The Superior softball team defeated third-seeded Bagdad, 13 – 7, at Arizona State’s Farrington Stadium on Monday night to win the 2018 1A Softball State Championship. It was the Panthers’ second state title in the last four years. They last won it in 2015, making...

Young pianist to perform at Oracle Center for the Arts

  The grandson of two Oracle residents will play selections of Bach, Beethoven and Schumann this Saturday at the Oracle Center for the Arts beginning at 4 p.m.   Nineteen-year-old pianist Cameron Williams is a passionate student and performer of classical...

Copper Basin youth honored at annual Elks banquet

  Kearny Elks Lodge #2478 honored Copper Basin area young people at its annual Youth Banquet last week.   Each academic year the Lodge sponsors a variety of contests and programs involving students from both the Ray and Hayden-Winkelman School Districts....

Former Babeu Chief Deputy fired from job in Texas

  Steve Henry, formerly the Chief Deputy under former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, has been fired from his job as the Chief of Police of the City of Midland, Texas.   Henry ran for the office of Pinal County Sheriff but was defeated by Mark Lamb in the...

Registration underway for annual resource roundup

  Where do helping agencies staff learn about resources in Pinal County?  Staff can learn all about the resources at the 14th Annual Resource Roundup.  The Roundup is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 8, at the Holiday Inn, 777 N. Pinal,...

Heat Relief Network coming to Pinal County

  With triple-digit temperatures upon us, heat poses the greatest health risk to the homebound elderly and those with outdoor lifestyles or occupations, according to Pinal County health statistics.   “The Heat Relief Network is a long term, regional approach...

Funds available to help weatherize homes

  Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) has funding to assist eligible low-income homeowners in Pinal County with Weatherization, according to Mary Lou Rosales, Executive Director.   Under the Weatherization program, improvements are made by CAHRA...