In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
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Blue Star Memorial dedicated at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The Gold Canyon Garden Club in conjunction with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum celebrated Veterans Day by dedicating and unveiling the 20th Blue Star Memorial in Arizona. Blue Star Memorials began during World War II when 8,000 dogwood trees were...
Friends and family celebrate as Frances Chavez retires
More than 60 guests gathered recently in celebration of the retirement of Frances Chavez, who has been with the ARC NEPC Center for 27 years. The event was held Oct. 1 at the G&J Restaurant Bar & Grill. Frances started her job with the ARC NEPC...
Tomerlin, Ottawa University head into playoffs
Former Superior resident and current Ottawa University Senior student and captain of the OUAZ football defense, Brandon Tomerlin Jr., and the OUAZ Football team move into first place in the Sooner Athletic Conference standings. They faced Wayland Baptist...
Mike McKee Scholarship Fund hosts car show
Anyone who has lived in or visited Superior, Arizona, will likely know or remember Mike McKee. He was a friend to everyone and was instrumental in keeping momentum going across the community his entire life. Well known for his efforts to raise money...
Save the Date! Luminaria Hike and Light Parade Events Coming in December
Recent announcements from the Legends of Superior Trails Inc. and Superior Optimist Club have holiday events coming soon. On Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, the Legends of Superior Trails Inc will host a luminaria hike to the old bridge on the Queen Creek...
Local boys help team win 8U football state championship
AJ Quiroz and JJ Gonzales will be heading to regionals next week after their team won the NYS/AYF 8U Elite Bears State Championship. Congratulations to these young athletes! Their team will compete in the regional tournament in El Paso,...
Todomira ‘Teddy’ Banda Campos
Teodomira "Teddy" Banda Campos, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the age of 81. Teddy was born in Superior on May 27, 1940, to Ramon Banda and Luz Sanchez. She had two children, Richard and Donna...
Upcoming shred event for Superior
Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer, Superior Chamber of Commerce and AARP of Arizona Office would like to advise the public of an upcoming shred event for Superior. This free event provides residents an opportunity to properly dispose of important paperwork. Each...
Arizona awards $9.4 million in statewide tourism recovery grants; Superior Chamber among awardees
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Office of Tourism this week announced 43 businesses and organizations across the state will receive a total of more than $9.4 million in Visit Arizona Initiative Partnership grant funding, which supports the relaunch or...