On Thursday, Oct. 3, Hambly Middle School NJHS volunteered at St. Mary's Food Bank. Students assisted in filling over 1,215 boxes for our senior citizens in need across the state of Arizona. Good job students!
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Volunteer for the Foster Care Review Board
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children in your community? Do you want to be a voice for those who may not have one? If so, we have an important opportunity for you to get involved and make a real impact. We are currently seeking...
Arizona Forestry earmarks $2 million to support communities with wildfire risk reduction projects; Oracle, Superior to receive funds
As part of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s (DFFM) Healthy Forest Initiative (HFI), the agency earmarks $2 million for 10 fuels management projects that support wildfire risk reduction efforts. The 10 projects equate to 3,000 acres of project...
Zoning approved for new mobile home park in Aravaipa
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning change request for the parcels on Aravaipa Road and Arcadia near the Central Arizona College campus. Property owner Julian Risnoveanu, represented by Iplan Consulting, made the request to the Pinal County...
Artwork of San Manuel resident and photographer selected for national exhibit
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...
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...