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State invests $2.4 million in nonprofit arts & culture sector

A one-time investment of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts & culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with today’s announcement of grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs. On Sept. 5, 2024, the...

Superior Public Library to host storytime visit with Phoebe Fox

The Superior Public Library is hosting a storytime event with Phoenix children’s author Phoebe Fox on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. Phoebe’s latest book On the Verde River was selected by the Arizona Center for the Book to represent Arizona’s literary heritage at this...

Superior Town Council Members recognized

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns recognized three council members from the Town of Superior for their years of elected service. Councilmember Bruce Armitage and Councilmember Vanessa Navarrette were recognized for eight years of service on the Superior Town...

Superior Community Working Group to meet Sept. 11

SUPERIOR, AZ, August 14, 2024—The next Community Working Group (CWG) meeting to discuss the proposed Resolution Copper mining project, located near Superior, Arizona, will be Wednesday, Sept. 11, starting at 6 p.m. At this meeting, there will be an update from the...

Proposed solar farm near San Manuel has residents asking questions

The Ore Town Solar Farm being proposed near San Manuel will receive a public hearing for a zoning change with the Citizens Advisory Committee at Pinal County this week.  The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5, and is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Pinal County...

Hurts Donuts visits San Manuel

Friday morning, Uptown San Manuel near Ace Hardware was met with the Emergency Donut Ambulance from Hurts Donuts.  They made a quick stop with limited number of donuts but wanted to provide emergency donut needs.  The Tempe-based donut store makes visits to rural...

Ray School District to make staffing adjustments

Ray Unified Governing Board held board meetings on Aug. 22 and Aug. 28. During the meetings, a majority of the action items were discussed in executive sessions (secret), which included discussions on staffing adjustments and new responsibilities.  Meeting minutes...

Superior Dance Co. performing at major sporting events

  Local dancers of the Superior Dance Company had the crowds at two major basketball games on their feet cheering! When Superior Dance Company director Billie Jo Villaverde contacted a Phoenix Suns account executive about performing at an upcoming Suns game, they...

Joaquin Manuel appointed new Police Chief of Superior

   On the evening of July 31, 2024, the Superior Town Council unanimously appointed Joaquin Manuel as the new Police Chief. The appointment followed the announcement of Chief Tim Chavez's departure from the department, driven by a family member's illness, which left...