Charles Ray Elmer was born April 5, 1937 and passed away on Aug. 13, 2021 after a long illness. He was born to Andrew J. Elmer and Virginia Ann Mitchell Elmer. Charles was raised in Miami and Safford, Arizona where he graduated high...
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Two Copper Corridor parks to receive needed renovation through county CDBG funds
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Two Pinal County parks in the Copper Corridor are getting some much needed revitalization thanks to the county’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Construction at the at the Lionel D. Ruiz Park in Dudleyville and the San...
Shop Local: DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant
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...
Support Local: Kearny Koyotes 4-H Club
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 to...
Why Would Cavanaugh Vote to Reject Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Funds?
On Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2021, the Pinal County Supervisor for the mountain area and District 1 voted with two other conservative members of the board to reject $3.4 million (from the State of Arizona and federal government ) that was to be used for COVID-19 relief and...
Reminder: US 60 to close Sept. 12-17 between Superior and Miami; crews will work 24 hours a day to shift highway to new bridge
Motorists who travel on US 60 between Superior and Miami need to begin planning for a full closure of the highway from Sept. 12-17 while crews with the Arizona Department of Transportation realign the roadway to meet with the new Pinto Creek bridge. During...
First Things First serves as a ready resource for parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Babies don't come with instruction manuals. That's why First Things First, Arizona's early childhood agency, works to help families of young children feel confident in their role as their child’s first and best teacher. From birth to age 5, a child’s brain...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Titan Power Sports and Rentals
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...
San Manuel’s winning streak quashed at Homecoming
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On October 1, the San Manuel football team held its annual homecoming game. The 5-0 Miners were set to play the 4-1 St. David Tigers. The first quarter started with a battle to score some points: the Miners posting 8 points, while the...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Conoco Good to Go Gas Station
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...