All Warner Smith wanted was a fighting chance, and like he did on the gridiron at San Manuel High School then the University of Arizona, Smith fought hard until the end. Smith passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife Becky and...
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Arizona Medical Eye Unit to visit Mammoth
The San Pedro Valley Lions Club of Mammoth, AZ is sponsoring The Arizona Medical Eye Unit from the Lions Vision Center, Inc. This “Unit” will be giving Ophthalmological Medical Eye Examinations in Mammoth, AZ on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The fee per...
Lane closure continues on State Route 77 near Mammoth
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restriction on SR 77 near Mammoth as a four-month pavement-improvement project continues: • Southbound SR 77 will be closed between Hollywood Drive and Miguel Road for road...
Georgie Digs: Some Indian History
As I had previously written, Annie Forbach was the daughter to James W. Brandenburg who had settled along Aravaipa Creek in 1888 with his wife and four older children before Annie was born there in 1891. According to Annie's memoirs, numbers of...
Highway closes for four hours after young man killed in accident
An Oracle man was killed Monday after colliding with a semi truck hauling an oversize load. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, at approximately 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, a 2007 two-door Pontiac driving southbound on Hwy. 77 attempted to...
HLI Copper Corridor graduates new leaders
The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition has partnered with Valle del Sol for the past three years to host the Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI-Copper Corridor). This year the 10 week course was held at the Central Arizona College Aravaipa Campus....
Central Arizona College Upward Bound Program applications now available
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College is now accepting applications for the new Upward Bound program. The first review of applications will occur on Mon., January 15. Space is limited. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program...
Central Arizona College-Aravaipa announces December 2017 graduates
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College recognizes the following students who represent the December 2017 graduating class. Aravaipa Campus Angelina Flores, Associate General Studies Matthew Fode, Associate of Science* Josette...
Funding for housing repairs available to Copper Corridor homeowners
The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition is working with the United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development to help local residents apply for Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Loan and Grant program. The 504 program provides...
Oracle Rumble coming soon
The 2nd Annual Arizona Trail Oracle Rumble racing event is coming to Oracle this month. The running event follows track through Oracle State Park and remote sections of the Arizona Trail. The course has some magnificent views of the surrounding land and...