Just about everyone has been spending a lot of time at home in recent months, staying safely inside during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you haven’t already taken a look around to see how your home might work better for you—or benefit from a refresh—now is the time.
It’s still possible to exercise, stay engaged, and connect with friends while staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic —and that is especially true for those in Life Plan Communities like Splendido, an all-inclusive community in Oro Valley for those 55 and better.
Phoebe Olmsted has come a long way since her days as a novice photographer, taking Polaroid photos as part of her volunteer work for the Girl Scouts of America. But that job kickstarted a 20+-year career as a photojournalist in New Jersey, as well as one-woman photography shows in three stat…
Aging Well in the home is evolving, due to the growing popularity of smart speakers and other connected devices. Whether you like to relax to music, keep up with current events, or catch up with friends on a video chat, you can do so with a simple voice command. Imagine applying that conveni…
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?
More than 40% of people over 65 are Tweeting, posting, or pinning on social media—and their presence on platforms like Facebook and Instagram bodes well for their cognitive and social health. One study found that older adults who use Facebook had a significant increase in their ability to co…
Despite knowing she was probably drank too much that night, one woman took to the roads. Luckily, an Oro Valley Police Department officer was nearby to spot some of her poor driving.
A few too many drinks wasn’t much of an excuse for an Oro Valley man who couldn’t keep his pants on.
One man led Marana police on a chase through the desert after he wasn’t able to buy a beer at a convenience store.
After drinking a fair bit of vodka while walking home, one woman’s night ended in the hospital instead of a jail cell.
An Oro Valley church is out several hundred dollars after a check was cashed by an unknown party.
If you want a quick and comprehensive workout that continues to burn calories long after your session ends—or you tend to get bored with your fitness routine—consider Aging Well with circuit training. Circuit training is a fast-paced, intensive workout that involves cycling through multiple …
Five Star Service
A Wednesday afternoon on the green ended with strong words and fisticuffs for a group of golfers in Oro Valley.
A night of drinking ended poorly for one man after an officer took note of his poor driving habits.
Jason Keatseangsilp’s life changed forever during his senior year of high school in a freak repelling accident in 2011.
A troupe of Ironwood Ridge High School students lost a chance to walk at graduation after they were caught vandalizing campus.
One young man’s attempted breaking and entering at an elementary school was cut short after a custodian caught wind of the vandal.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.”
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.
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…
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.
A man is dead after being involved in a fatal shooting with a Marana Police Department Officer on Sunday, March 31.
Andrew Stuckey is a man who loves opera. So much so that when asked why opera is important, his response was rather blunt.
