Pinal Rural Fire and Medical District Chief Bobby Apodaca A recent study by the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute showed that volunteerism is on the decline in America. If true, that makes Bobby Apodaca an old-school specimen. Apodaca, current Chief of...
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Strong social connections key to supporting families
During these times of social distancing, First Things First, Arizona's early childhood agency, reminds families that there are ways to reach out and find places to make social connections, including use of video chat. As Arizona’s early childhood agency,...
Will Newman named to OBU honor roll
One San Manuel, Arizona, resident was named on Oklahoma Baptist University’s academic honor roll for the spring 2020 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included William Patrick Newman, a Biochemistry major. The President’s Honor Roll...
Trail Riders of Southern Arizona replace girl’s stolen bicycle
Alicia Nichole with her new bicycle. On Sunday, June 7, 2020, the members of the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) presented a brand new mountain bike, bike lock and a gift certificate to purchase a helmet to Alicia Nichole of San Manuel. Alicia’s...
Sea Lions open season with boys versus girls meet
Alianna Rinney, 7, swims in her first swim meet. She was also named Beast of the Week. Photo by Apuron Photography Normally, the Central Arizona Swimming League opens the season with a meet involving all the teams. This year due to virus concerns each...
Residents Urged to Review Evacuation Plans
Smoke from the Bighorn Fire covered Oracle and San Manuel Wednesday. With the pandemic/COVID 19, protests across the country, unemployment and all the craziness of 2020 thus far, the last thing we want to think about are wildfires. But did you know at this same...
Jennings, Villalba take top two spots for Oracle’s Mountain Vista promoting eighth graders
Avery Jennings is the 2020 Mountain Vista School ValedictorianMariah Villalba is the 2020 Mountain Vista School SalutatorianMountain Vista School's top students Transitioning from junior high to high school can be a trial, even in the best of circumstances. For...
Businesses begin to reopen as COVID-19 rules, restrictions loosen
Friends, Gilda and Marie, enjoy a pizza at the San Pedro Valley Pizza Company. COVID-19 restrictions are loosening up around the country and allowing businesses to change their operating rules and non-essential businesses to re-open. Mammoth and San Manuel...
The sky is falling … at Palo Verde RV Park?
A flare found at the Palo Verde RV Park. Earlier this month, Chuck Jordan, the new owner of the Palo Verde RV Park in Winkelman, found something strange on his property. The white boxlike object had writing on the side proclaiming it to be property of...
Mountain Vista K-8 School Update – Hello, Summer!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent, Oracle Elementary School District #2 On May 20, the 2019-2020 school year officially ended for students and staff at Mountain Vista K-8 School. Although the end of the school year looked different due to COVID-19 and...