Boys volleyball: Kowalski on outside fitting in

Cole Kowalski moved from setter to outside hitter because, as Catalina coach Heather Moore-Martin puts it, "we really need him to score points."

Boys volleyball: Kowalski on outside fitting in

At just 5 feet 11 inches, sophomore Cole Kowalski is not your prototypical outside hitter.

Rebuilt Catalina playground to be dedicated

A Catalina playground set ablaze last summer has risen from the ashes and will be dedicated Monday.

Renowned Tempe music group to visit Catalina

Mike Wilson, director of the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble, is bringing the group to perform at a church in Catalina.

Renowned Tempe music group to visit Catalina

In its 23 years, the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble has traveled the country to display the talents of its professional musicians.

Catalina Italian restaurant to celebrate Tuscan-style renovation with big night

When Enzo Rdid and his wife, Lucy Palazzolo, bought Vitello's Italian restaurant in Catalina, they wanted to turn it into a piece of their former home, Sicily.

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Church group stages Nativity re-enactment

John Crown, left, Kim Roberts as Mary, Jerry Theberge as Joseph, Craig MacPherson and Don August perform in the Walk Thru Bethlehem at Vista United Methodist Church. The interactive tour draws aspects from Renaissance fairs and haunted houses.

Church group stages Nativity re-enactment

Rounding up a cast of dozens of actors, all adorned in period costumes, Catalina's Vista United Methodist Church wants to make visitors feel as though they're witnessing the first Christmas.

Sahuaro 49, Catalina 7

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Sahuaro 49, Catalina 7

At Catalina, the Cougars (7-2) limited the Trojans (4-5) to just 160 total yards.

Area rec centers to be fixed up

Repairing or replacing ceiling tiles and installing new energy-efficient lighting are some of the proposed repairs for the Picture Rocks Community Center, 5615 N. Sanders Road.

Area rec centers to be fixed up

The replacement of flooring is on the list of upgrades planned for the Picture Rocks Community Center, which was built more than 25 years ago.

Area rec centers to get major makeovers

Maintenance can make the difference between a rec center and a wreck center.

Catalina girl lauded for work to replace burned playground

Fencing still blocks access to the Catalina Neighborhood Park area where playground equipment was destroyed in a fire.

Catalina girl lauded for work to replace burned playground

Savannah Williams, 11, was recognized by Pima County Parks and Recreation Department for gathering 90 signatures in support of rebuilding a playground that burned at Catalina Neighborhood Park.

Catalina girl lauded for work to replace burned playground

A Catalina grade schooler who tried to get the community interested in helping replace the playground equipment at a park that was destroyed in an arson fire was honored Friday by Pima County.

Tucson Hummer driver accused of ramming patrol car

A Tucson man was jailed this week on suspicion of aggravated assault on a Pinal County deputy.

Despite illness, Alexander has a big night

Rincon's Kevionte Alexander breaks into the open behind his blockers on his way to rushing for 201 yards against Catalina. Alexander also had two interceptions, one that he returned for a touchdown in the rout.