In response to local need for those affected by the Cody Fire, Pinal County has placed waste containers at two locations for residents who need to dispose of fire damaged material, brush and trimmings. One container is placed at Cody Loop Road, just south of Mt....
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Town of Kearny brings back Movies in the Park, offers special summer program for kids
One of our favorite summertime memories will always be going to the park with the family on those warm summer nights and watching a movie on that big screen. Well, everyone, movie nights are back! Tuesday and Thursday nights, the Town of Kearny will host a movie...
Ray Jr. High and High School release final 24/25 Honor Roll
Ray Unified School District has announced its Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year, for both the High Honor Roll for those with a GPA between 3.5 - 4.0 and the Honor Roll for those with a GPA between 3.0- and 3.4999. The students who...
Hayden Pool ready for summer fun
The Town of Kearny has announced that, due to much needed repairs, the town pool will remain closed for the summer. However, the Town of Hayden would like to welcome everyone in the Copper Basin Area to enjoy their pool, which opened on Monday, June 9, where the...
Hayden Library kicks off summer with a Color Run
The Hayden Public Library, with assistance from AZYP and the Hayden Fire Department, hosted a Color Run to kick off their summer reading program “Color Our World.” Participants were blasted with colorful chalk powder, showering each runner with rainbow fun. To...
Supreme Court announces it will not hear Apache Stronghold religious freedom case
The United States Supreme Court issued its announcement that the highest court in the United States will not hear the Apache Stronghold religious freedom case. The case was entered into the court in September of 2024. This announcement means that the original...
A True Love Story: Loving a Fallen Local Hero, 50 Years Later
“When you love a wonderful man, like Gilbert, my first and true love, everything changes. Grief doesn’t vanish; it becomes a part of you,” says Virginia Cruz Chavez. June 16, 1975, Virgie would lose the man she loved so dearly, her husband, Phoenix Police Officer,...
New hardware store opens in Oracle
On Saturday, May 31, Oracle welcomed another business into their community, with the grand opening of SSS Hardware, or Steves Saws and Stuff. Plenty of the community came out to check out the offerings of the new store. Performing live music outside was The Arnold...
Rent your next adventure at Oracle Adventure Rentals
If you’ve taken a cruise down American Avenue in Oracle, you might have seen the sign for the Oracle Adventure Rentals right next door to the Oracle Patio Cafe. Greg Taylor and Tone Holland are the owners of Oracle’s Polaris rental company. They both moved to the...
Ray High School Class of 2037 completes first milestone
Late last month, Ray Elementary School celebrated an important milestone with 18 young scholars – Kindergarten Graduation. Students graduating were: Andrew Archuleta, Leah Bentley, Lilly Carmelo, Raven Crawford, Joe Gonzales, Lewis Granillo, Penelope Hatch, aLiam...