For those of us who knew Larry Ramirez, we remember him as being kind, considerate and funny. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help you or your organization. He was community-oriented and helped many organizations and people in the...
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Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church adopts six families for Christmas 2018
For more than 15 years, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church (MSPC) has participated in Adopt A Family programs, providing area residents with substantial economic needs, a gift of hope, support and encouragement. This year the church had 6 families with...
US Marines land Ospreys at San Manuel Airport
No, those weren’t UFOs you saw in San Manuel on Sunday night. Two Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys landed on the runway at the San Manuel Airport, dropping off two pilots as others flew a mission around Tucson. Nearly an hour later, the Ospreys landed again at...
First Avenue students gather ‘comfort items’ for VA Hospital
Bulldog students, parents and friends of First Avenue Elementary School donated nearly 500 pounds of comfort items, writing materials and books to the Tucson Veterans Hospital for Christmas gifts this month. Debbie Vargas' Fourth grade...
San Manuel Elks spreading some joy
The San Manuel Elks Lodge have been sharing some pre-Christmas joy in the Tri-Community and giving others in the community a chance to spread some joy of their own. Last week, the Elks presented a $2,000 check to the San Manuel-Oracle Baseball/Softball...
Abandoned home in San Manuel to be demolished by county
Pinal County Supervisor Pete Rios is happy to report that the County Superior Court has approved a long awaited request to demolish an abandoned San Manuel structure located at 125 S. McNab Pkwy. The Pinal County Code Enforcement Division has received...
Tamayo, Moreno lead San Manuel in win against San Carlos
San Manuel juniors Javy Tamayo and Jose Moreno led the Miners to a 67 – 42 victory against visiting San Carlos last Tuesday. Tamayo scored a team-high 14 points while Moreno led the Miners in assists (6), steals (5) and rebounds (6). The victory was the...
Sea Lions Swimmers compete at the IM Xtreme Games
USA Swimming held the IM Xtreme Games in Mesa, Arizona at the Kino Aquatic Center Nov. 16-18. To qualify, swimmers in the Western Region of the USA (10 States from New Mexico to Alaska) had to achieve an IMX score of 1500 points or more in the...
San Manuel’s Smith family first to mail letters to Santa
The four Smith children, ranging in age from 2-13, were the first to mail their holiday wishes to Santa Claus. The youngest, Salma (2 years old) told Santa that she’d like “A baby doll and Mine Mouse doll. Moana doll and Moana book. Mickey Mouse club...
Remembering fallen classmates – San Manuel High School classes of the ‘50s and ‘60s honor the Vietnam 7
Norman Wayne Garrett, June 23, 1942 – February 15, 1965. Pvt. E-2, Army. Died from hostile artillery, rocket or mortar, South Vietnam. Tony R. Arriaga, October 7, 1938 – May 6, 1966. Sgt. E-5, Army. Died gun, small arms fire, South Vietnam. Mark...