Superior Panthers Dating back to last season, the Superior football team entered last Friday’s game at Bagdad riding a 12-game winning streak. Due partially to questionable circumstances, that streak ended following a 48 – 40 defeat in the Panthers’ first road...
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Superior High School students prepare for college
The crew from Resolution Copper Company. Students at the Superior High School had the opportunity to meet with local and regional colleges last week. The morning consisted of meeting with each of the recruiters from the schools and learning more about the...
Pack burro racing debuts in Arizona with the Superior Burro Run
Photo Credit Marty France On Oct. 12, 2019, the Superior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Superior Burro Run, the first BurroCross event in Arizona. BurroCross is Arizona’s adaptation of Pack Burro Racing, a sport that has been popular in...
Superior to get LED light upgrade
Last year APS notified the Town of Superior that APS (and the rest of the industry) will no longer support the town’s incandescent streetlights. This leaves the town no choice but to upgrade to LED. On the bright side (pun intended), LEDs are significantly...
Olga Lopez recognized for 16 years of service to Superior Town Council
Mayor Mila Besich and Councilwoman Olga Lopez The League of Arizona Cities and Towns recognized Olga Lopez for serving on the Superior Town Council for 16 years during its annual conference last week in Tucson. Councilmember Lopez began her political...
Superior Schools welcome new teachers for 2019-2020
There are some new faces roaming the halls of John F. Kennedy Elementary and Superior Jr./Sr. High School (and we’re not talking kids). There are six new teachers who join the ranks of the educators. Leonard Cestaro Leonard Cestaro will be...
Superior prepared to defend state championship
Superior Panthers After winning its first state title in 54 years last season, the Superior football program doesn’t expect another 50-plus years to pass before winning another state championship. As a matter of fact, the Panthers are poised to win another...
A Superior Queen in the Making – Ashley Lopez
Ashley Lopez The Saint Francis of Assisi Church will be hosting its annual Fiesta Patrias and Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. One of the traditions of the annual Fiesta is the crowning of a Queen who will reign over the event and serve as the Fiesta...
‘Chairman of the Bench’ named at special dedication
Friends and family of Mike McKee A dedication to Mike McKee was held on Friday, Aug. 9. Mike was fondly named the “Chairman of the Bench” on the bench crafted by Veto Cervantes that is in front of the Superior Chamber of Commerce. Mike and his buddies sat...
Christopher Villaverde named MADD First Responder of the Year
Christopher Villaverde Congratulations to Superior Fire Department’s Firefighter/EMT Christopher Villaverde Badge #162 for receiving a MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) award as First Responder of the Year at the MADD Honors Heroes Recognition Banquet hosted at...