In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Publications
Harmful Insects in the Summer Garden
By Laurie Bryant Oracle Community Learning Garden Each season brings its own challenges to the gardener. The life cycle of some of our more bothersome garden pests are also linked closely to the season of the year. Warm weather brings out most...
Police Chief to train in Florida; PCSO Lieutenant at the temporary helm
By Jennifer Carnes Superior Sun There will be a new person at the helm of the Superior Police Department. Superior Police Chief Frank Alanis But only temporarily. Superior Police Chief Frank Alanis has left the department in the capable hands of Pinal...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Stephens Trailer Park
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Beginning of school year often reveals child abuse, neglect; Court Appointed Special Advocates in Gila County highlights need for child advocacy
Gila County, AZ – July 30, 2021 – The start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal dark secrets when signs of abuse and/or neglect are noticed by teachers, staff or other parents. “Children are...
Rural Arizona Redistricting and the 5 Eastern Counties
Many of you are learning about this redistricting issue for the first time. It happens every 10 years following the national census. In Arizona, we have a commission appointed to draw the new districts for Congressional and Legislative districts in our state. We...
Powerful storm downs power poles
A storm went through Dudleyville Thursday night, downing and breaking several power poles and causing a power outage. One resident living near the area said the wind almost picked up her mobile home.
Infant and Preschool Child Developmental Screening offered at Mammoth-San Manuel School
The Mammoth-San Manuel School District and the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) will provide a free child developmental screening to any child living in the community who is under the age 5. The school district and AzEIP are very committed to early...
Local kids learn to make healthy choices
Arizona Youth Partnership presented the Healthy Choice Conference for kids ages 5-9 years old on Thursday, July 22, at Mammoth Community Center. Kids attending learned to make healthy choices through fun learning activities like: building a brain, lungs and a hand and...
SHOP AT HOME: Chaparral Market
Helen Hillman is the manager at Chaparral Market in Oracle. In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued...