There is probably nothing worse than having your child or grandchild die before your time has passed, unless it is losing your loved ones to a senseless, violent act. The DeSantiago and Reynoso families of Mammoth have experienced the tragedy of losing a...
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Copper Corridor communities pledge support for Expect More Arizona
The Town Councils of Kearny, Hayden and Superior have all passed resolutions in support of Expect More Arizona. The overall goal of Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona is to improve educational attainment by 2030 throughout the...
Southeastern Arizona experiences prolonged dry and windy conditions; BLM reminds public to prevent wildland fire/protect property
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding Southeastern Arizona to take steps to prevent wildland fires and to protect their properties in light of prolonged dry and windy conditions. These conditions have resulted in extremely dry...
USDA Rural Development offers affordable funding for rural Arizona families wanting a home of their own
(Coolidge, AZ—January 25, 2018) The United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development agency offers housing loans for people in rural areas of Arizona. According to Rural Development staff, the 502 Direct Loan program features no down payment...
SunZia funds Arizona wildlife/natural resource efforts
The SunZia Southwest Transmission Project (SunZia) presented a $300,000 check last week to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to help fund watering stations for wildlife in remote areas, including locations within Pinal County, one of which is located...
Daughter repairs Lobo mural in memory of her mom, Esther Yanez
Sometimes, it’s all about family connections. Over the Thanksgiving break, Esther Yanez’s daughter, Jennifer Suarez, came from Florida to visit her grandparents in the Copper Basin area and decided to visit the school where her mother painted the Lobo...
Historical Perspective: The Old Oracle Jail
Many living in Oracle and the Tri-Community probably do not know that there is a jail in town. The jail building is still standing, although it is now used as a storage room in the Pinal County yard on Justice Avenue. The jail was built in 1929. A plaque...
Jeremiah Pate’s Parkinson’s fundraiser declared a success
The fundraiser for Jeremiah Pate’s research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease has been deemed a success. The fundraising dinner attracted over 60 people and many other donations also came in. A silent auction at the dinner brought in additional...
In Your Biz: Town of Superior Public Works
The Town of Superior has a variety of services from a public Library and Pool, Police, Fire, and Administration. Many of those services are ones that are most commonly understood. Public Works is often a department that is essential but often goes unnoticed...
Along the Gila: Road Construction, Water Wells and More
The paving project on the 77 in Mammoth and north is speeding along. It won’t be long until the construction delays will be over and the road will be smooth and kindly to car suspension systems. It’s a great job, but I wish ADOT had continued just one mile to the...