The year 2019 is flying by! Our snowy and wet winter turned into a super bloom of wildflowers this spring and we are now fully engaged in summer. July 1 was the first day of the 2019-20 Fiscal Year and this year’s budget includes funding for the advancement of...
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Endangered Gila topminnow to combat mosquitoes in Pinal County; fish will be used to reduce threat of West Nile, Zika viruses
PHOENIX — Pinal County will have a new ally in the battle against mosquito-borne diseases this summer: endangered Gila topminnow. Gila topminnow The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will provide 100-200 of the native fish to the Pinal County Public...
AZ Safety Solutions: Fireworks and Celebrations
By Karen Hauca / AZ Safety Solutions So just where were fireworks invented? It is said that they originated in 7th century China and were used for celebrations. Now that the warmer weather of summer is here, we will enjoy BBQs, parades, fun in the pool or...
Head Start to reduce services to Copper Corridor
Late last week, educators and town officials throughout the Copper Corridor were stunned to learn that Pinal-Gila Community Child Services (PGCCS) would be closing Head Start preschools beginning with the 2019-20 school year. Pretend play is one of the skills...
Meet the 2019 SHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian: Augie Lou Hing & Marissa Estatico
The 2019 Salutatorian Marissa Estatico and Valedictorian Augustine Lou Hing (Photo by Cat Brown) Superior High School has announced its 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the 2019 Commencement, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on May 24, 2019...
Award winners announced at Superior Sr. High Sports Banquet
All the athletes honored at the Superior Athletic Banquet. Photo by Debbie Torres Superior High School Principal and Athletic Director William Duarte emceed the annual Sports Awards Banquet, which took place on Wednesday, May 15, at the school. Several...
Anica Monarez graduates from ASU
Anica Monarez Former Superior resident Anica Janea Monarez, daughter of Angela and Ruben Fernandez, graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with a Concentration in Marketing from Arizona State University (ASU) in a commencement ceremony...
Superior’s Mendoza Earns AzNFF Honors
Superior Football Coach Ryan Palmer with Cedric Mendoza. Superior High School senior Cedric Mendoza, a member of the Panthers’ state championship football team, was honored by the National Football Foundation – Valley of the Sun Chapter at the 37th Annual...
Pitchers dominating as Superior returns to top of 1A rankings
The Superior baseball team reclaimed its position at the top of the 1A rankings thanks in part to a couple of superb pitching performances last week, including a combined no-hitter against Duncan last Tuesday. “Our pitchers have been throwing well, but...
Pantherettes extend winning streak to five
The fourth-ranked Superior softball team has won six of its last seven games, including five-straight following wins against Duncan and 10th-ranked Hayden last week. The only setback in the last seven was a 1 – 0 loss to top-ranked Ray. The Pantherettes...