February 7, 1989 - August 3, 2021 Roberto Antonio “Tony” Chavez, 32, passed away in Tucson on Aug. 3, 2021. He was born on Feb. 7, 1989 to his mother, Cindy Cole. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Cole; son, Roberto Chavez; 12 siblings and many other family...
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Three local young ladies complete ‘Ten for Teens’ program
Family First would like to announce the three seniors receiving the scholarship from the Ten for Teens program: Audrey Bridges, Star Chavez and Gianna Everett. Congratulations!
Oracle Fire Department, CERTS host story time for Family First
Thank you to the Oracle Fire Department for hosting Family First Story Time parents and children and giving them a tour. “We appreciate the CERTS and the fireman handy to take care of us,” said Clare Grochocki of Family First Pregnancy Care Center.
Family First Pregnancy Care Center seeking volunteers
Now that students are back in school and you have some time on your hands, consider volunteering. Family First is a great place to give some time once a week, once a month, whatever. They have several opportunities: story time reader and coordinator; support...
Cory Michael Saunders
It is with a heavy heart that the Saunders family announce the sudden passing of Cory Michael Saunders on July 18, 2021, at the age of 44. Words cannot express the shock and sadness that we all feel! We will miss him terribly! Yet, we also find peace knowing he...
Support Local: W.C. Industries
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: Mel’s Drive-In
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...
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...
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.