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Superior becomes second FIREWISE community in the state of Arizona
The Town of Superior, Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) recently celebrated the designation of Superior becoming a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) FIREWISE community. According to DFFM, Superior is only...
Local business, owner and employees spruce up war memorial ahead of Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29 is celebrated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and you may be wondering why that specific date was chosen. The answer is simple and appropriate for the question: on that day in 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last...
Local walker participates in 25-mile walk for families of fallen officers
Joellen Brown of San Manuel walked a total of 25 miles in one weekend this past February in the Verrado community of Buckeye, AZ. She walked to honor and remembrance fallen law enforcement officers. This latest Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) SW walk brings...
Guest Editorial: Will mining rob the San Pedro and residents of water?
Our neighbors in Mexico living along the southernmost stretch of the San Pedro River are facing nightmarish challenges. Ranchers’ and residents’ wells have run dry. Aquifers are tapped out. The subflow beneath their stretch of the river has dried up. Are we next?...
Gift items and so much more offered at new Oracle business
On March 1, a new business launched in Oracle, Dorcas Creations. Located at 620 E. American Ave., Unit D, the business is owned, operated and supplied entirely by Mammoth resident Giulia Lewis. The inspiration for Dorcas Creations came about last year with a...
Hayden High School releases third quarter honor roll
Hayden High School has announced its Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Seniors on the Honor Roll are: Elijah Castañeda, Frank Contreras, Jose Fong, Paul-Michael Gaither, Makayla Rivera, Jordan Rodriguez and Oscar Rodriguez; and with...
Norm’s Hometown Grocery doubles SNAP dollars for fruit and veggies
Shoppers using a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT card, formerly food stamps, can now stretch their food dollars twice as far at Norm’s Hometown Grocery. When customers use SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables, they will get a free voucher...
The Lower San Pedro Watershed Alliance Hosts Workshop on Writing Responses to BLM’s Draft Environmental Assessment of the Copper Creek Mining Exploration Project
The Lower San Pedro Watershed (LSPWA) is hosting a free Workshop on How to Write Effective Public Comments, led by Russ McSpadden of the Center for Biological Diversity on Tuesday, April 1, from 6 to 7.30 PM, at the Wilson Barn in Oracle, compliments of RLV Oracle Art....
Time to dance! Superior Dance Company releases dance schedule
Billie Jo Villaverde and the Superior Dance Company says it’s time to DANCE! They have several performances coming in the next several weeks. On Monday, March 24, the group will be performing at the Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks game. They are the main...