The Vietnam 7 Memorial You might have missed a recent article in the Miner, even though the subject was covered in two different issues. (May 8 and May 29, 2019) Perhaps you skimmed it or skipped it completely for whatever reason. The articles were about the...
Opinion
OpEd: Robust Land Management Needed to Prevent Wildfires
Arizona has a history of devastating wildfires. The Wallow and Horseshoe 2 fires torched over a combined half million acres in this state less than ten short years ago. The Woodbury fire — which has burned almost 100,000 acres to date — has threatened homes and...
From Family First: Take Some Time
As I look out of my shop to the distant snowcapped mountains, I see the Mesquite trees that have been bare all winter just starting to bud out! On the ground below are flowers of all kinds popping out, just like that ground hog looking for his shadow to see if...
Letter to the Editor: Shame on whoever took the library’s money
How sad is this? We have had a five gallon water bottle setting on the front counter for over a year collecting money for the Kearny Library. Well, last Thursday there was only one person working. We try to have two but that's not always possible. Sometime when...
Letter to the Editor: Showing appreciation for seasonal spirit
The Copper Basin Chamber would like to thank all the businesses, Junior Chamber and families that lit up and decorated along Highway 177. We hope next year the whole area is lit up....
Mayor’s Minute: Time to Ring in a New Year and New Opportunities
Where did the 52 weeks of 2018 go? Seems like the years move faster and faster with each passing day. I am always amazed at the generosity within our community. Together we filled the shelves at the Food Bank and the Christmas food boxes went out with an...
Letter to the Editor: Mammoth, San Manuel Softball Leagues to remain independent
It is with great honor Mammoth Softball League along with San Manuel Softball League announce their choice to remain independent from the recent proceedings to combine leagues with our local Little League Organization. Both Mammoth and San Manuel Softball...
Letter to the Editor: San Manuel family says thanks to PCSO and SMFD for prompt response
A great big Thanksgiving thank you to the Pinal County Deputies and the San Manuel Fire Department. We so appreciate their help in extinguishing the fire between our home and our neighbors on the afternoon of Nov. 18. We do appreciate our Pinal County Sheriff’s...
Letter to the Editor: CAC Governing Board Elections
Greetings residents of the Copper Corridor. Come Nov. 6, you will make some important choices and I’d like to illustrate the differences between two candidates running for the Central Arizona College governing board. I am writing as a...
Letter to the Editor: Barney’s home, thanks to the folks of Superior
The outpouring of care and concern for Barney, our "escapee" dog, is beyond anything I've ever seen. Within minutes of receiving text messages and Facebook posts, hundreds of people were spreading the word and looking for him. So many folks gave...