Superior has recently received a total of $4.25 million appropriation from the federal government for two important projects for the future of this small rural desert community. Mayor Mila Besich and Councilman Gilbert Aguilar recently returned from a...
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Mayor’s Minute: Four Years and Counting
Last Monday, I submitted my packet to seek another term as Mayor of Superior. Since September 2016, it has been an honor and privilege to have served the residents of this very special community, and I am looking forward to continuing my service for the next...
Odelia ‘Babe’ Arellano
Odelia “Babe” Arellano, 98 of Superior, AZ, decided long ago to surpass the age of 97. On April 8, 2022, one week after her 98th birthday, she left us to go with her heavenly Father. Her family and her Catholic faith were the two most important...
Lady Panthers post 2-1 win over San Manuel
By Nathaniel A. Lopez At their April 12 away game in San Manuel, the Lady Panthers took to the softball diamond to avenge their March loss against the Lady Miners in a tournament championship game. The two tough teams stopped each other from scoring any...
Rep. O’Halleran meets with Superior officials
Congressman Tom O’Halleran, representing Arizona Congressional District One, met with leaders in Superior earlier this month to tour the original Superior High School, which is set to become the new Town of Superior Multi-Generational and Innovation/Enterprise...
Young Superior athletes attend first Roy Lopez Football Camp
Several young athletes from Superior had the opportunity to attend a youth football camp this month sponsored by Roy Lopez who plays for the Houston Texans. These young elementary and junior high athletes all have connections to Superior and were excited...
Besich Park Stage features Caitlin Rushing
The Superior Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Town of Superior hosted up and coming Country Western performer Caitlin Rushing on Saturday. Her performance included 90 minutes of her original music with interactions with the crowd. The Superior...
Miners tie game with Superior 10-10; Lady Miners lose close game
By Nathaniel A. Lopez When Superior comes to town, you don’t know what will happen. For the men’s team, it was a high-scoring tie. For the ladies, it was a heart-breaking loss. The San Manuel baseball team started last week off with a tough...
Good Neighbor Agreement on agenda for March 23 CWG meeting
The next meeting of the Community Working Group (CWG) for the Resolution Copper mining project, located in Superior, will be Wednesday, March 23. The group will begin crafting a Good Neighbor Agreement and review existing agreements made by Resolution with...
WWII and Korea Veterans honored in Superior: A legacy of service and a tradition of honor
How often in this modern age we forget the people who have molded the history of our country, in particular our nations heroes who served in uniform. The WWII era and Korean War’s historical significance hang heavy when talking about America’s legacy of...