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...
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Pinal County Supervisor Cavanaugh awards non-profit grants; prioritizes funding for those offering food, shelter, social services
Each year the Pinal County Board of Supervisors sets aside $100,000 for each district to grant to local nonprofit organizations for the benefit of Pinal County residents. The County staff reviews the grant applications and scores them based on a rubric, rating...
After wildfires, drivers should be wary of potential for storm runoff; ADOT says expect the unexpected, possible highway closures
PHOENIX – This monsoon season could prove to be especially disruptive to travel plans after a series of major wildfires has made burn areas susceptible to flooding. That can leave highways covered with mud and other hazardous debris. Anytime drivers are...
More Arizona communities are leveraging brownfields grants to revitalize blighted properties statewide
More Arizona communities are leveraging brownfields grants to revitalize blighted properties statewide. Brownfields grants help municipalities and nonprofits identify and reduce environmental hazards, mitigate public health threats, create new business...
Don’t get hot at ADOT workers during wildfires; crews working in their own communities to keep people safe
Some motorists upset with road closures due to multiple fires burning in Arizona are taking their frustrations out on ADOT personnel staffing the roadblocks. ADOT does not decide which roads to close. Closures are determined by fire incident...
Young pianist to perform at friend’s benefit concert July 10, 2021
Annalupe Rodriquez will perform at a benefit concert for her friend’s grandfather. By Gayle Carnes San Manuel Miner If you want to talk music, Annalupe Rodriquez, 17, of Oracle might be a good place to start. She has played the piano for 11 years...
Teen plans benefit concert to help grandfather
Isaac Tineo will perform at a benefit concert for his grandfather. By Gayle Carnes San Manuel Miner He sat down at the piano bench. His back was straight, his right foot on the pedal and his hands resting on the keys, his eyes fixed on the handwritten...
The importance of developmental and sensory screenings for young children
COPPER CORRIDOR (June 18, 2021) – As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First (FTF) recognizes that while every child develops at their own pace, developmental and sensory screenings are a way parents can learn about their child’s development. ...
Ballots arriving now for special election for Mammoth-San Manuel School District
Ballots began arriving in mailboxes for registered voters in the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District No. 8 School Site Sale Election on May 18. On the ballot, Proposition No. 455 will address the potential sale, lease or exchange of certain parcels of...
Shop at Home: Outpaws Pet Grooming
In April, 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...