The local Knights of Columbus Monsignor Loyola O’Dougherty Council 5542 recently presented the Family First Pregnancy Care Center in Oracle a check for $200 to be used to better serve the community through their organization. Even though we are in the middle of a...
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Local artists show their work at Breakfast Club
Two Oracle artists, Barbara Cowlin and Diana Creighton, are showing their paintings with the Artists Breakfast Club exhibit. The exhibit can be seen physically at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. You...
Information sought in illegal killing of mule deer doe near Dudleyville
Deer poached near Dudleyville. TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of a mule deer doe in Game Management Unit 37B near Dudleyville, Ariz. The doe was found off Freeman Road near milepost 18....
Mammoth welcomes interim town manager
The Town of Mammoth has a new interim Town Manager. John Schempf began the job on Aug. 31, 2020. He is originally from Centre Hall, Pennsylvania and holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Political Science and...
San Manuel looks dominant in home opener
By Andrew Luberda San Manuel Miner The San Manuel football team defeated Ft. Thomas in its home-opening game of the season last Friday night, 42 – 12. The Miners have won consecutive games by 30 points or more to start the season 2-0 for the first time...
Oracle Firewise presents annual awards
By John Hernandez On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, the Oracle Firewise Board presented its Annual FIREWISE Property of the Year awards for 2020. Each year, the Firewise Board presents a framed certificate of recognition to the winners and a Firewise Property Award...
Oracle business owner can add ‘author’ to her resume
Deb Breen with her book, Seti the Brave. By John Hernandez Deb Breen is the owner of Sky Island Coffee Roasters in Oracle. She is a personal trainer who is an avid runner, hiker and mountain biker. She is also now, a published author. Deb’s...
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC
It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness of precautionary self-isolation, says Rebecca Weber, CEO...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Politics
The Hispanic/Latino population of Arizona makes up 24 percent of registered voters. They are a rising political force in the state. Their activism and voting bloc helped rid Arizona of racist politicians like Joe Arpaio and Russell Pearce. They will be influential in...
Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition hosts police and fire parades
COVID-19 has changed the way many events and community gatherings can be held. The Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition held a police and fire appreciation parades last week in recognition of National Night Out. National Night Out enhances the relationship...