Oracle resident Catherine Ellis, a noted author and historian, was presented the Sharlot Hall Award on Aug. 4 at the Prescott Centennial Center as part of the 15th Annual Western History Symposium. The award is given to a living Arizona woman who has made a...
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The Copper Corridor remembers Senator John McCain
For the past 30 years, John McCain has been serving the people of Arizona in Washington, DC. In more recent years, Sen. McCain emerged as a strong and fierce supporter of the Copper Corridor. He and then Sen. Jon Kyl sponsored the Southeast Land Exchange Bill...
First Things First: Finding quality child care for your young child
SAN MANUEL (August 21, 2018) – For the majority of Arizona families, all the adults in the home work outside the home. That leaves many parents with young children with an important decision to make. How does a parent find a quality child care center or preschool for...
Experience key to Lady Miners turnaround
As the San Manuel girls’ volleyball team continues preparation for the upcoming season, it’s clear the Miners have enough experience to orchestrate a one-year turnaround after finishing 4 – 14 a year ago. Head coach Patty St. Jeor has had her team on the...
Mammoth says water is safe, operating normally following State of Emergency
On August 13, 2018, Governor Doug Ducey declared a State of Emergency in the Town of Mammoth for flood damage caused by severe monsoon storms that hit the Town at the end of July. This emergency declaration makes the Town eligible for state public...
San Manuel couple indicted in death of Craig Williams
Two San Manuel residents have been indicted for the death of former Mammoth Mayor James “Craig” Williams on June 6, 2017. Caleb Elkins, 29, and Yvonne Buelna, 30, were indicted by the Pinal County Grand Jury and charged with criminal...
Along the Gila: Primary Election Rapidly Approaching
The primary election is this Tuesday, Aug. 28. If you have voted by mail, you have my congratulations for being a good citizen. If you haven’t voted, remember TUESDAY in large capital letters. The primary in Arizona tends to be more consequential than the general...
Pinal County Supervisor Pete Rios delivers checks to local organizations
July 1 has come and gone and Pinal County’s 2018-19 budget is set and those approved contributions are being delivered to organizations who assist the Pinal County Board of Supervisors expand their services and support for local non-profits who help the county...
Operate responsibly, don’t go mudding on your OHV; do your part to protect Arizona’s habitat
PHOENIX — While it may be tempting to go out on an off-highway vehicle (OHV) after a rainstorm when the temperature is cooler and the ground is fresh, doing so can cause long-lasting damage to the habitat. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) advises that OHV...
Pinal County Supervisors adopt lower property tax rate
Good news for taxpayers in Pinal County as the Board of Supervisors adopted a lower tax rate for FY 2018-2019. The new property tax rate – $3.83 is nearly four cents lower than last year’s $3.86.9. Pinal County joins four other Arizona counties to...