High school class of 2017: Bone up on Civics if you want to graduate
A s the first bill he signed into law, Gov. Doug Ducey chose a measure that requires all Arizona student to pass a Civics Test before they can graduate from high
Superior schools expect to weather latest state budget cuts thanks to November override approval
By James Hodl Copper Area News Voter approval last November of the 15 percent M&O (Maintenance and Operational) override will lessen the negative impact on the fiscal 2016 Education Budget enacted
Our Local Officials Offer Their Opinions on the State of Educational Funding
S o how do our elected officials see the current state of educational funding as it affects Pinal County and surrounding areas? We took those questions to 13 officers holding positions
Override revenues ease some of the hurt; JTED cuts could reduce tech courses at high schools
Copper Area News Despite the Arizona legislature allocating fewer dollars for education in its fiscal 2016 budget, area school superintendents are not entirely long-faced about the future.
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SIS investigation found availability, not mistake, resulted in Valenzuela misuse of Superior debit card
September 9th, 2016by James Hodl
Recalled Mayor allegedly used town card when his own debit card was underfunded or overdrawn When it was first […]
Babeu coattails shrink as Henry and Voyles lose to Lamb and Volkmer in August 30 primary
September 6th, 2016by James Hodl
Superior voters remove Valenzuela from office, elect Besich-Lira as Mayor Pinal County voters spoke on Aug. 30 in the Arizona […]
Lifelong Superior resident and veteran firefighter John Paul Perez hired as town’s new fire chief
August 17th, 2016by James Hodl
John Paul Perez, a lifelong resident of Superior and a 20-year veteran of the Superior Fire Department, has been […]
Superior Mayor Valenzuela pleads ‘not guilty’ to theft charge in Arizona Superior Court
August 8th, 2016by James Hodl
“Not guilty” was the plea of Superior Mayor Jayme Valenzuela as he was arraigned in Arizona Superior Court on August […]
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Split decision as San Tan Valley residents debate incorporating as a city at town hall meeting
July 29th, 2016by James Hodl
Retirees want to keep taxes low while younger residents want STV to become a real community Should San Tan Valley […]
Superior Town Council approves 2017 budget, transfer station remediation plan
July 16th, 2016by James Hodl
Lack of a quorum results in two council members having to phone in their attendance With an assist from modern […]
Grand jury indicts Superior Mayor Valenzuela on one count of felony theft of town funds
July 8th, 2016by James Hodl
Court date set for August 4; Valenzuela terminated from job with Pinal County Sheriff’s Office A State Grand Jury […]
Court knocks Jones off ballot for District 1 Supervisor; inadequate signatures cited
July 8th, 2016by James Hodl
Donald Jones has been ruled ineligible to run in in the Aug. 30 Democratic Primary for Pinal County Supervisor […]