Local resident and Copper Area News Volunteer Photojournalist, T.C. Brown, was selected to be a part of a special exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum in Washington, DC. T.C.’s photograph “Birds at Sunset” was selected as one of 50 participants by...
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Exploring the world of the desert’s creepy crawlies
By Nathaniel A. Lopez It’s close to midnight and something evil’s lurking in the dark … No, it’s not the thriller, but something that can strike fear into the hearts of Arizona’s desert dwellers. On the evening of Friday, Oct. 11, Pinal County Open Space and...
Chief Joaquin Manuel sworn in as Superior Police Chief
The Town of Superior swore new police chief Joaquin Manuel during their September Council meeting. Chief Manuel began his new role on September 12th after the Town Council approved his contract. Manuel has started with the Superior Police Department in February 2023...
New ambulance in service to Superior
The Superior Fire Department has recently received a new ambulance which was purchased through the Emergency Services Agreement with Resolution Copper. The lightly used ambulance was purchased and transported to Superior. The ambulance cost $77,000 and does include...
Superior Junior-Senior High School to celebrate Homecoming
The Superior High School student council has announced the 2024 Homecoming theme “There’s No Place Like Home” which is using the Wizard of Oz as inspiration for the spirit week and annual Homecoming Parade. Spirit Week themes are: Monday, Sept. 23 - Pajama...
New Councilmembers receive certificate of election
Superior Town Clerk Ruby Cervantes presented the certificates of election to returning Councilmember Vanessa Navarrette along with newly elected council members Jed Lant and Christopher Tomerlin. The three council members will be officially sworn into their...
Town of Superior signs programmatic agreement with Army Corps of Engineers
Mayor Mila Besich was accompanied by Town Manager Todd Pryor and Legends of Superior Trails Vice President James Schenck for the official signing of the Programmatic Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the $2.25 million grant that will help to...
Sunscreen artistry, courtesy of STEAM for Kids
If you have kids (or adults) who don’t understand the need for sunscreen and don’t believe it works, there is a simple, fun and effective method to show its protective power: paint with it! That’s what Friday, Sept. 13, at the Hayden Public Library was all about....
Superior’s landing zones completed
The Town of Superior hosted a ribbon cutting at the Superior Municipal Airport on Thursday night to celebrate the completion of the helicopter landing zones. For decades, when there was a medical emergency, the Superior Fire Department would need to land air...
Local man graduates Navy Bootcamp
CMCA Gavin N. Garcia, 18, of Kearny, graduated from United States Navy Bootcamp at the Navy’s only Recruit Training Command located in Great Lakes, Illinois on Aug. 15, 2024. Garcia successfully completed 10 weeks of intensive basic training in Great Lakes,...