Kearny

Kearny welcomes new Community Events Coordinator

  Local resident Terrece Flowers has been selected as Community Events Coordinator for the Town of Kearny.     In this innovative and creative position, which Kearny Town Manager Sharon Jackobowski-Wolz (Town Manager) created while continuing to...

Support Local: Kearny Elks #2478

In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey.   The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...

Top Graduates RUSD Class of 2022

This year the Ray High School class of 2022 will have three valedictorians and one salutatorian.  These graduates shared a their future plans and wishes for their community.  Their high school careers were dramatically disrupted due to COVID-19, an...

Bearcats, Lady ‘Cats adding to their win tallies

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Lady 'Cats came out to play last week, winning both of their games.   On March 31, the Ray softball team traveled to Gilbert to play against Leading Edge Academy. The girls were relentless against LEA, defeating them with a final...

Public garden for the Town of Kearny

  The Town of Kearny is getting a public garden space.  The garden will be located down by and across the street from Getsome Motorsports.  The fenced and watered plot sits next to the public works garage in the 1100 block of Emery Drive.   The...

Kearny voters to elect new councilmembers, mayor; election Aug. 2

  Do you have what it takes to govern the Town of Kearny?   The Town of Kearny is looking for a few good women and men who meet the criteria to run and be elected for Kearny mayor and councilmembers. The primary election is Aug. 2, 2022, and the deadline for...

More trees planted along Gila River near Kearny

By Tom O’Connor   A beautiful Great Grandmother reflects on days gone by while enjoying the Great Gila River.  She guides a determined Great Granddaughter digging and planting her first tree that will one day provide much needed shade and respite for others....

Fire departments seeking volunteers

  Local firefighters held a fire day Saturday, March 5, at the Pioneer Park in Kearny as a way to show local residents what is involved in the job and to, perhaps, find some new volunteers.   Winkelman and Kearny Fire Departments participated before a crowd...

James Fuerstenberg wins first place in state essay contest

    Kearny Elks #2478 and the Americanism Committee of the Arizona Elks Association are proud to announce the first-place winner of the State Essay Contest for the 5th and 6th grade category as James Fuerstenberg.   James’ essay on “What does it mean to...

Support Local: Kearny Senior Citizens

In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey.   The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...