As the holidays approach, we will be checking our lists and, much like Santa, checking them twice. We can all avoid being on Santa’s naughty list, by shopping local this holiday season. Across the entire Copper Corridor, there are a variety of...
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Pinal Airpark may soon have a control tower
Pinal Airpark may soon have a much-needed air traffic control tower thanks to a successful amendment added by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package which passed the House last week. ...
Free virtual diabetes prevention program
One in three adults are estimated to have prediabetes, and most do not know it. In Arizona, this means around 1.8 million adults are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. In response to this increasing problem, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension...
Copper Corridor has new business incubator in the Superior Enterprise Center
Interested in starting a new business in Superior? Maybe you’ve thought about changing your career and need some training or other support? The Superior Enterprise Center can help. Funded through Resolution and part of Rebuild Superior, the Superior...
Visitors to the Arizona National Scenic Trail near Kearny recommended to take extra precautions around wild animals after potential rabies incident
Hikers and campers on the Arizona National Scenic Trail near Kearny in the East of Pinal County will see Public Notices posted on the trail, bringing awareness to a recent incident that Maricopa County Public Health officials deemed a suspected rabies case....
Second Annual Gila River Music Festival returns to Kearny April 22-23
The Gila River Music Festival features a diverse lineup of musical talent, food trucks, vendors and artists. Bring a chair and sit outdoors and enjoy the atmosphere or take a dip in the Gila River. There is something for everyone to enjoy. It is an all age’s...
Pinal County redistricting will break up Copper Corridor
Every 10 years, Pinal County is required to conduct a redistricting process that ensures each County Supervisor district has an equal number of residents per district. In the process, they must also consider the connectivity and congruent connection of the...
Public comments sought on changes to Air Force training areas
The Copper Corridor region is used to playing a large role in the practice and training of both US and Arizona air troops. It is not uncommon to see several Air Force jets flying in formation or hearing the jets whiz by over your head on a walk or even an...
Young pianist to perform at friend’s benefit concert July 10, 2021
Annalupe Rodriquez will perform at a benefit concert for her friend’s grandfather. By Gayle Carnes San Manuel Miner If you want to talk music, Annalupe Rodriquez, 17, of Oracle might be a good place to start. She has played the piano for 11 years...
A Historical Perspective: Elvis and Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7, was last month. It is an important date in our history, Dec. 7, 1941, “a day that will live in infamy.” On that day the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii leading to the United States entering...