Judge Arnold Estrada recently announced his candidacy for re-election as Justice of the Peace for the new justice court precinct that covers East Pinal County, including Queen Valley, Superior, Kearny, Dudleyville, Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, SaddleBrooke...
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College for Kids: Anatomy of Fun
The kids involved in the Central Arizona College for Kids program were treated to an afternoon of cool fun on Wednesday, July 18. Following a morning of class work, students got into their bathing suits and headed for the water slide. They played...
Along the Gila: Are You Registered to Vote?
The last day to register for the primary elections in Arizona is Monday, July 30. Please register and spread the word, for Arizona’s primary is sometimes more important than the general election. The primary election itself will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Remember, local...
They did it again: Sea Lions win 12th straight district championship
The Central Arizona League Championship Swim Meet was held at the Florence Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 14. The overall team scores were as follows: • 1st place–Sea Lions with 976 points • 2nd place–Coolidge Dolphins with 793 points • 3rd...
Oracle Historical Society presents talk on Kenya
Catesby and Dale Suter of Oracle gave a slide show presentation of their 2018 trip to Kenya at the Acadia Ranch Museum on Monday, July 9. The presentation was well received by the audience that evening. Catesby and Dale narrated the show and answered questions...
Health Issues: Medical Marijuana
As with any substance that has mind altering properties associated with it, marijuana is controversial. In this country there are only three non-pharmaceutical mind altering drugs that are available legally: alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. Caffeine is the...
Arrival of monsoon signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona; caution still warranted
Effective Friday, July 13 at 8 a.m., the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National...
Oracle Community Learning Garden to host Desserts in the Garden
Join garden enthusiasts as we plant our first seeds in the Oracle Community Learning Garden on Saturday, July 28, 6-9 p.m. at the garden site, 1034 E. Mt. Lemmon Rd. We’ll also enjoy lovely Desserts in the Garden! This premier event features planting the...
First Things First honors Pinal Champion for Young Children
First Things First recognizes Karen Bradley as a 2018 First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and...
Central Arizona College’s College for Kids in full swing
College for Kids, held annually at Central Arizona College’s Aravaipa Campus, started last week and the kids have been enjoying learning about anatomy. The program had 50 kids enroll this year. They have been busy learning about the different systems of...