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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...

CAC College for Kids recruiting for this summer’s session

  The fun educational summer program, College for Kids is currently accepting applications. The hands-on science program will be held at the Central Arizona College Aravaipa Campus, July 9 – 19, 2018.  The program is for children exiting 2nd grade through...

Along the Gila: Copper Corridor Teachers at the Capitol

It was a wonder to behold. More than 50,000 teachers and educational supporters came together to make Arizona’s educational needs known. On the capitol grounds, speeches were made and 200 hundred music teachers formed a band and played stirring music. RedForEd made...

Run for the Fallen honors the Heroes of the War on Terror

  In 2004, a young soldier from Eastern Pinal County lost his life in Iraq. This was the first casualty of the Iraqi War for the small communities of Winkelman, Dudleyville and Mammoth. His family and the community mourned his loss.   Throughout the month of...

Ray’s Ruiz signs LOI with MNU

  Ray senior softball player Janae Ruiz will continue her academic and athletic career at the next level after recently signing her Letter of Intent to MidAmerica Nazarene University, an NAIA liberal arts college located in Olathe, Kansas, and a member of the...