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Oro Valley Optimist Club announces students of the year
The Oro Valley Optimist Club handed out five high school students of the year awards May 22 at a luncheon at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road.
Teens graduate Oro Valley police's Explorer Post Academy
At a graduation ceremony June 14, 43 teens graduated from the Explorer Post Academy, which trains students in physical fitness, police tactics, law and defense.
MHC Healthcare to host blood drive
MHC Healthcare is hosting a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. July 9 at 13395 N. Marana Main St.
Benefit, walk support vehicle collision victim
Former Marana resident Dallin Wengert suffered an automobile accident May 30 in Logan, Utah. His pregnant wife, Amy, was following him in another vehicle and witnessed the collision. Dallin was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, wher…
Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church offers Vacation Bible School
Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church is offering Vacation Bible School for students in kindergarten through 12 years old.
Picture Rocks continues push for public transportation with survey
The Picture Rocks Community Conversation, a community group that advocates for social issues in the area, is attempting to show there's a need for public transportation by conducting a survey.
Karate 4 Kids Martial Arts relocates to new digs
Karate 4 Kids Martial Arts has moved into Plaza del Oro Shopping Center, 6450 N. Oracle Road.
Marana students place ninth in national auto skills competition
Marana's Evan Cloutier Kevin Reich showed in a national competition that they are among the most skilled automotive students in the country.
Car bomb found at Marana Hooters
Federal authorities are leading an investigation into a bomb that was attached under a Tucson man's vehicle in the parking lot of a Hooters in Marana.
Flowing Wells FFA harvests award at state competition
Flowing Wells High School's FFA club took first place at the Agriscience Fair at the state convention at the University of Arizona June 6-8.
Oro Valley to celebrate completion of Lambert Lane Improvement Project
Oro Valley and the Pima Association of Governments are celebrating the completion of the Lambert Lane Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Tucson-area McDonald's workers treated for heat-related symptoms released from hospital
Three employees from a Marana McDonald’s who were taken to the hospital Sunday to be treated for heat-related symptoms after working in a kitchen with no air conditioning have been released.
Northwest Medical Center offers babysitting training class
To help youngsters prepare for summer child care jobs, the Women's Center at Northwest Medical Center is offering a nationally recognized babysitting class.
Post elected Marana Vice Mayor
Marana's Town Council elected Jon Post as the town's Vice Mayor Tuesday. He replaces Patti Comerford, who served in the role for the past two years remains on the council. The council elects a Vice Mayor after each general election.
Oro Valley unveils free and cheap Independence Day activities
Oro Valley will host a slate of free Independence Day festivities that start at 3 p.m. July 4 and lead up to a 9 p.m. fireworks display.
Oro Valley traffic police continue High Visibility Enforcement efforts
With its High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) program, Oro Valley police crack down on intersections in order to get motorists to drive with more care.
Greg Spivey Band to play free Oro Valley concert
The Greg Spivey Band is bringing its mix of classic rock and country to Oro Valley for a free concert June 13.
Citizens for Picture Rocks meets June 18
Citizens for Picture Rocks is holding its monthly meeting June 18.
Officials link suspect to 26 burglary cases
A man arrested in connection with burglaries of two businesses in Oro Valley ago is now linked to 25 other cases on the northwest side.
Picture Rocks Fire Department offers free smoke and fire alarms to residents
Picture Rocks Fire District is helping residents get ready for a hot summer by handing out smoke and fire alarms.
Flowing Wells HS to host 'Beauty and the Beast' musical
Spotlight Youth Productions will stage a production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" this week and next.
Pinal County seeks CASA volunteers
Pinal County is seeking volunteers for its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, which supports children in foster care or Child Protective Services custody.
Foothills Optimist Club to donate $1,000 for Marana's youth swimming program
The Foothills Optimist Club is donating $1,000 to the town of Marana to provide swimming passes to underprivileged children.
Some Marana Water customers were sent incorrect bills
Marana Water customers with service address ZIP codes of 85653 or 85658, and those who do not have sewer charges on their statements, received an incorrect bill in the mail for May, according to a news release from the town. The bill they rec…
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