By Nathaniel A. Lopez The San Manuel High School softball team began its 2022 season on Feb. 24, competing in the 28th Annual Dorado Classic. The Lady Miners played against Sabino, resulting in a 0-15 loss. The second game of that day was against Flowing...
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Mountain Vista student wins Pinal County Spelling Bee
Anisa Stout should be inordinately proud of herself. She correctly spelled the word “ordinance” to win the Pinal County Spelling Bee. The super speller is the daughter of Lisa and Brandin Stout of Oracle and attends school at Mountain Vista School in...
Oracle Fire District receives donation
The Oracle Fire District, last week, received a $2,000 donation from the Silver Mountain Mining Operations, Inc. From left to right: Manuel Ramos, CEO of Silver Mountain Mining Operations, Inc., Fire Chief Robert Jennings, Asa Knapp, Director of...
Two Miner wrestlers return as state placers from championship
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The San Manuel wrestling team had four wrestlers compete in the Division IV State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. On Friday, Feb. 18, Raymond Garcia, Jakob Tafoya, Aiden Lozoya and Aedon Hawkins geared up to wrestle at the Arizona...
Support Local: Happy Suds Laundromat
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...
Infant and preschool child development screening offered at Mammoth-San Manuel Schools
Mammoth – San Manuel School District and the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) will provide a free child development screening to any child living in the community who is under the age of 5. The school district and AzEIP are very committed to...
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...
Looking Back – Mining Our Past
Compiled by Joellen Brown From the San Manuel Miner – February 1970 A Valentine Party for the Juniors of Community Presbyterian Church was held after school Feb. 12, at the church. Refreshments were provided by members of Mrs. Lloyd Thomas’ class of...
Lady Miners to face Salome today in 1A Conference Play-In game; boys’ team ends season with loss to Superior
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On Jan. 31, the San Manuel Boys Basketball team traveled to Tucson to face off against the The Gregory School. It was a tough night for the Miners, who suffered a loss of 37-52. The following day, both the boys and girls basketball...