North Oracle Road
The Tucson J’s Second Annual Elder Camp. Many people look back on summer camp as one of their fondest memories. So it doesn’t seem right that there isn’t a summer camp for the elderly—a group who spends a lot of time looking back on its fondest memories. But now there is! After a banner firs…
In the summertime, Tucson is for the locals. The snowbirds have flown the nest and the Wildcats have left for the rent-free luxuries of their parents’ houses. Tucson is left full of scorching days and the hardy inhabitants that endure them. Those locals, however, still have to eat.
No matter your taste in music, there’s a show for you this summer. And better yet, it might just be free.
While your regularly scheduled programming will continue through the summer months, some local venues have thought up some great ways to watch independent and classic movies. The towns of Marana and Oro Valley are hosting dive-in movies at community pools, and The Loft Cinema is dreaming up …
How does your plan for the future look? If you’re a planner, you’ve already got your investments and assets figured out and your estate plan in order. But there are other important aspects of planning that are often ignored.
West Magee Road
One Ironwood Ridge High School student left campus with a handful of charges after bringing marijuana oil to school.
One man’s drive through Oro Valley was cut short after officers caught him speeding through town.
It seems likely that both sides of a north-side neighbor feud were guilty of dirty deeds, an Oro Valley Police Department report said.
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Throwing dough, breakdancing and spinning multiple pizzas at once all while simultaneously running a successful pizzeria is all in a day’s work for local chef and pizza acrobat Scott Volpe.
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After paying a $250,000 bond to be released from Pima County jail, Oro Valley murder suspect Trevor Draegeth could be taken back into custody after he violated the conditions of his release.
Walking or running on a regular basis is a wonderful way to Age Well—but if you’re just starting to form a new fitness habit, it’s wise to start slow and build up. What follows is advice from Todd Lutz, the Get Fit coordinator at Splendido, an all-inclusive community for those 55 and better …
A resident of a foothills-area apartment complex called the sheriff just after midnight Tuesday, March 12 to report that two men had broken into the complex’s gym area and were removing all its dumbbells and some other exercise equipment. Apparently the subjects actually lived in in the comp…
A dozen migrants lost in the desert southwest of Tucson were located by Border Patrol agents over the weekend, capping of a busy two days that included five different 9-1-1 calls and two rescue beacon activations.
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An untraceable threat has been reported against Mountain View High School Monday morning, according to the Marana Unified School District.
Reports of shots fired in Oro Valley led to a residence with a rattlesnake problem earlier this month.
Phil Procida, age 82, has found a unique way to Age Well: by pursuing a long-time passion and applying it into helping others.
Sticks and Stones
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The Oro Valley Police Department have arrested a 15-year-old former Canyon del Oro High School student for bringing a gun to campus Thursday afternoon.
In the after-school hours of yesterday afternoon, Oro Valley's Canyon del Oro High School was under lock down after reports of a threat.
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For 18 years, Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse has hosted an annual luncheon to bring a variety of community members together honoring one woman as “Mother of the Year.”
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When the final school bell rings in May, dozens of community centers throughout Tucson will host weeks-long summer camps for aspiring athletes and artists alike.
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The Reid Park Zoo offers an adventurous summer day camp experience every year for kids entering grades one through eight. From June through July, children get the chance to play wildlife-themed games, make arts and crafts, and most importantly, go behind-the-scenes to interact with a variety…
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With the end of the school year just weeks away, it’s time to start planning for the summer. While some in Tucson take the rising temperatures and increasingly sunny days as a sign to pack up and head for cooler climates, there are plenty of residents throughout the metro area who live in Th…
One woman’s work week took a turn for the worse after driving severely intoxicated through Oro Valley.
The number of yoga studios, gyms, and health-focused restaurants are tangible evidence of people’s investment in improving or maintaining their wellness. But is it possible to work toward wellness while one is actually at work?
A brief verbal exchange quickly turned into a fight between two fast food employees in Oro Valley after one of the men reportedly “lost it.”
Despite his best efforts, one man’s attempt to cash in a five-finger discount ended with shoplifting charges and a trip to jail for outstanding warrants.
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A man is dead after being involved in a fatal shooting with a Marana Police Department Officer on Sunday, March 31.
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Andrew Stuckey is a man who loves opera. So much so that when asked why opera is important, his response was rather blunt.
A pair of Canyon del Oro High School students went home with drug charges after a security officer spotted them passing items between them in a campus bathroom.
A Nighthawk ended her week with a pair of misdemeanor charges, and a hangover, after teacher caught on to her drinking.
Research released earlier this year reveals that older adults who live in Life Plan Communities tend to have greater emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and vocational wellness than demographically similar people who don’t live in senior living communities.
Wasted Effort
Naughty Nighthawks, Part Deux
An Oro Valley man is in the Pima County Adult Detention Center with a $10 million bond after allegedly killing his wife the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 12
A customer at a local carwash recently found an unwelcome guest in their vehicle, leading to an arrest for disorderly conduct and trespassing.
Imagine the ability to explore the bottom of the ocean, fly through the sky, or float through space without leaving the comfort of your home. Thanks to virtual reality systems, you can. Virtual reality (VR) is a digitized world that inserts the user into a new reality through an HMD (head-mo…
The Oro Valley Police Department has arrested 37-year-old Trevor Draegeth in connection to the death of his wife, Laurie, 40. Trevor has been arrested for first degree murder.
Agnes C. Poore and her friend Lynette Jaramillo still had day jobs at a home healthcare business when they decided to open up their own hospice company, so they spent a lot of weekends and evenings working. It was at the end of one of these long nights that Poore came home to the two younges…
A driver in Oro Valley seen by police using his cell phone went home with drug charges after an officer smelled marijuana in his car.
One Tucsonan ended up with a variety of charges after a cracked window led to a records check, and the discovery of an outstanding warrant.
If you’re looking for ways to help your home “age well”—or to make a new home suit your style—start with your favorite furniture. Believe it or not, you can refresh your décor using antiques, family heirlooms, or beloved favorites.
An Oro Valley Police Department officer responded to the Canyons at Linda Vista Trail apartments just before 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 after a woman reported her boyfriend “being aggressive” towards her, according to the police report.
A pair of Ironwood Ridge High School students were busted for smoking marijuana off-campus after being caught trying to get back into school.
HALLE-LOOT-JAH
FECAL OFFENDER
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One amazing trip to Greece was all it took for Diana Madaras to realize her true calling. Picking up the paintbrush and walking away from her professional career, Madaras opened a gallery and began painting her own masterpieces.
Sometimes pursuing a passion can shape your life, providing endless challenges and pleasures, and keep you in good mental and physical shape.
