San Manuel Miner

San Manuel couple sentenced in death of Craig Williams

  A San Manuel couple has been sentenced for felonies committed in the death of former Mammoth Mayor James “Craig” Williams.   Yvonne Buelna and Caleb Elkins pleaded guilty to charges and were sentenced on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Pinal County Superior...

Sun Life doctor serving the community

  Family Physician, Dr. Coralee Thompson recently joined the team at the Oracle Sun Life Family Health Center. Although new to the clinic, she is not new to the Oracle community. She moved to Oracle 10 years ago and has been active in the community ever since....

Alec Newman receives Scout Award

  William Alec Newman of San Manuel has received another honor from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).   On Sept. 18, 2018, Alec was awarded the BSA Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. This is the Sea Scouts highest award. Alec is a member of BSA Sea Scout Ship 822...

Central Arizona College students earn All-Arizona academic honors

  Five of Central Arizona College’s outstanding students have been selected to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society All-Arizona Academic Team.    All-Arizona students demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with...

SPATS presents ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’

  After some delay due to unforeseen circumstances, the San Pedro Actors Troupe will be performing the laugh a minute theatrical production The Savannah Sipping Society. The play is about four middle aged Southern women wanting to change the dreary routine of...

Home Alone Units donated to Oracle volunteer group

  Volunteers are much appreciated! Especially those who touch the lives of the vulnerable and those in need.   In Pinal County we are lucky to have an organization called TRIAD, which is a collaboration among seniors, the Pinal County Attorney’s Office,...

San Manuel boys defeat San Carlos, again

  When the San Manuel boy’ basketball team defeated San Carlos on Dec. 11 it was the Miners’ first win against the Braves since the 2005-06 season. The Miners proved that win was not a fluke with their second-straight win over San Carlos last Thursday, 64 – 57....

Living like Larry

  For those of us who knew Larry Ramirez, we remember him to be a giving, caring person. He always (ALWAYS) had a smile on his face and a laugh in his voice. He had this ability to bring out the best in you and could charm a shy child into talking and smiling...