Local photographer Ashlyn Stokosa (ashlynjadephotography.com) submitted these photos of the Bighorn Fire currently burning in the Catalina mountain range.
In an effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is on a mission to help patients defy their diagnoses. Part of that mission involves hosting head shaving events throughout the country in which participants raise money from friends and family and say g…
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The Marana Tigers baseball unit hosted the Flowing Wells Caballeros Thursday afternoon. The Tigers took the lead in the fourth inning on a Carson Miller RBI that brought home Isaiah Roebuck. The Caballeros tied things up in the bottom of the inning off a Daniel Davila home run. The score rem…
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The Arizona Renaissance Festival, located in Apache Junction outside of Phoenix, is Arizona’s premier event for all things medieval. Enjoy some turkey legs, jousting and plenty of libations, through March 29. More information on the event can be found at renfestinfo.com.
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Men and women from across the continent competed in the 95th annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson’s own rodeo.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 19 the Oro Valley Police Department hosted a badge pinning and promotion ceremony to celebrate the advancement of several law enforcement professionals. Kara Riley was promoted to chief, Curtiss Hicks was promoted to commander, Mike Gracie was promoted to Lieutenant, Joe S…
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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy’s boys basketball squad played an impressive game against the Monument Valley Mustangs Wednesday night, getting off to an early lead they would hold on to all night. The Lions advance to the next round of the playoffs after beating the Mustangs 59-48.
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Oro Valley Police Commander Kara Riley was formerly selected by the town council Feb. 5 to be the department’s next chief. Riley will replace longtime chief Daniel Sharp, who will end his 40-plus law enforcement career Feb. 21. Sharp, who submitted his retirement notice last February, led th…
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The Marana boys basketball team hosted its senior night Tuesday, Feb. 12 before taking on Nogales High School. The Nogales Apaches took an early lead and would remain ahead of the Tigers throughout the night. By the final buzzer, Nogales was up 57-47.
