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The Marana Town Council has unanimously decided to rejoin Sun Corridor, Inc. after seven years apart.
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A new, state-of-the-art senior living facility is expected to open in Marana next year, with nearly 70 jobs needing to be filled.
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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…
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On Friday, April 5, police arrested Dorothy Flood, 55, on two counts of first degree murder after two boys were found dead in a home on the 2400 block of West Kessler Place in Flowing Wells.
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The Town of Marana hosted its annual Founders’ Day celebration over the weekend, which kicks off with a parade celebrating the history of Marana and its modern residents and businesses. Tucson Local Media sponsored the event and marched in the parade celebrating the importance of community news.
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The Marana Police Department will receive $308,800 from the federal Operation Stonegarden grant program, despite Pima County’s decision to reject the money last September.
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On Wednesday, March 6 the Marana Police Department held its annual awards ceremony. The event recognized police officers, volunteers and civilians who contributed to the mission of providing unparalleled service, unwavering protection and uncompromised integrity.
The Marana Chamber’s plans include the same principles that have carried us this far: our caring and friendly culture, our willingness to think outside of the box and our continued mission to be the voice of business that works to build economic growth and quality of life in our community.
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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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An interactive tour coming to Marana gives the term “history lesson” a whole new meaning. This WWII plane tour brings real, fully restored World War II-era planes to Marana for a chance to brush up on history and experience what it was like to be around these giant metal birds.
This Saturday is the return of Marana Founders’ Day, one of my favorite events in the town. Founders’ Day is a great way to remember Marana’s humble beginnings, while also celebrating where we are going as a community.
The Pima County Sheriff’s department is currently searching for Sara Galloway, 38, who was last seen the morning of Thursday, March 21 at her home in the 10600 Block of West Massingale Road.
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More than any other event in town, the Marana Founders’ Day celebrates local people and culture. And this year’s Founders’ Day celebration brings the cultural exploration to another level, by examining the past, present and future of the community.
There’s much to look forward to during the month of March. March Madness, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Equinox—and now Marana’s Community Conversations!
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Filling big shoes is never an easy thing to do, especially when the shoes belong to Ed Stolmaker. After 15 years as president and CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, Stolmaker is retiring and Audra Winters is stepping in.
I am very happy to be here in Marana. The first month has been whirlwind of meeting with our members and our community partners. I am looking forward to building upon Ed Stolmaker’s legacy by continuing to build these important friendships and strategic partnerships.
At Marana Parks and Recreation, we try to serve the diverse needs of our residents. We have events for the most elite athletes to those just beginning their fitness journey. We offer classes to enrich the mind, and we provide training to those just starting their first jobs as a baby sitter …
Marana High School is operating under a normal schedule after receiving a call regarding a possible weapon on campus Tuesday, Feb. 20.
From park closures to event programming, trail conditions and plenty more, Marana residents and visitors can now stay up-to-date with the local environment thanks to a smartphone app recently released by the town.
By the time Marana resident Brendan Pajor was two months old, he’d already undergone two open heart surgeries. Now nearing his first birthday, Brendan is doing well, though there are some lasting effects from his journey so far.
Marana continues to be at the forefront of housing and population growth in southern Arizona. In the past year, we opened a new park, widened a major transportation corridor and finished a wastewater expansion project that will accommodate up to 10,000 new homes. Our population exceeds 47,00…
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While many films have used Southern Arizona for its scenic outdoor locations, future productions will be able to take advantage of the region’s new indoor film location, Modern Studios. With 7,000 square feet of production studio space, the new Marana business contains more indoor film space…
The Marana Chamber continues its mission to be the voice of business that works to build economic growth and quality of life in our community.
With a full year of outdoor-friendly weather, it’s no wonder cyclists, joggers and other health conscience residents can be found taking advantage of the region’s many trails, parks and outdoor facilities. The towns of Marana and Oro Valley are taking advantage of the kind weather and beauti…
Happy new year! While it may seem like 2019 has only just begun, the Town of Marana is busy preparing for year 2020 and beyond. This means taking a closer look at all our town services and programs, identifying new areas for strategic growth, and continuing to prepare our community for 20 ye…
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It is not uncommon for Marana school counselors to receive calls from crying parents. However, more and more of the calls are coming from places of gratitude, rather than concern.
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Each year, Marana gets bigger and bigger in both size and population. With steady growth over the past few decades, it’s safe to say the Marana Police Department’s officers can’t be everywhere at all times.
Happy anniversary, Marana.
A student at DeGrazia Elementary School in Marana has been arrested after the Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigated a alleged shooting threat made concerning the school.
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The Town of Marana received about $1.5 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to design and construct a new lift station and force main to pump sewage from the Adonis Mobile Home Park’s two over-capacity lagoons into the municipal sewer system.
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Pima County residents are invited to dedicate some time to improving their personal relationships and physical wellbeing this Saturday, and the towns of Oro Valley and Marana are stepping up to the challenge.
The Marana Chamber continues our mission to be the voice of business that works to build economic growth and quality of life in our community for the New Year, and we’re excited for what 2019 has in store for all of us.
Over 25,000 bats find a summertime home in Marana’s Ina Road bridge. This might seem a surprisingly high number, but you’d already know that fact if you listened to the Marana Town Talk podcast, a monthly news podcast produced and released by the Town of Marana.
While Southern Arizona communities have a long list of potential road improvements, at least some of the needed work is getting done and more is scheduled for the new year. Here’s a roundup of the major projects on the 2019 horizon.
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Marana’s budget is in good shape, according to new finance director Yiannis Kalaitzidis, who presented the town’s financial results for the most recent fiscal year and gave a new first quarter update to the mayor and council at their Dec. 18 meeting.
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Last week, the Tucson Local Media editorial staff took a look back at the biggest stories of 2018, including the midterm elections, major development projects and the deaths of notable community figures such as Marana Councilwoman Carol McGorray.
Marana High School welding instructor Kenton Webb was recently recognized for his hard work and dedication to his students. Realityworks, Inc. named him the receipt of its CTE Champion Award, presented at the Association for Career & Technical Education’s CareerTech VISION 2018 Conferenc…
Marana Unified School District recently announced its Marana Cares Mobile service during winter break: Monday through Friday (except Christmas and New Year’s Day) Dec. 24, 26, 27, 28, 31 and January 2, 3, 4, at select locations.
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Butterfield Elementary School is now eight times older than the average age of its kindergartners. Founded in 1978, Butterfield Elementary celebrated its 40-year anniversary with an assembly where patrons looked both to the past and the future.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently certified every eligible campus in the Marana Unified School District with its Energy Star label for the third time. The Energy Star certification, awarded to 16 of 17 MUSD campuses, signifies buildings with efficient energy use.
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Eight months after a previous attempt, the Marana Unified School District Governing Board decided to permanently close Thornydale Elementary School, located at 7651 N. Oldfather Road, in a 4-1 decision last Thursday evening.
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New westbound Interstate 10 lanes at West Ina Road in Marana will open to traffic this weekend, another step forward for a two-year project improving traffic flow and safety at the busy interchange.
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The Town of Marana will soon be turning sewage into a community park thanks to their recently opened Water Reclamation Facility. The “100 percent recharge” facility will pump purified wastewater back into the ground, refilling the aquifer and nourishing a nature park.
The Marana Chamber continues its mission to be the voice of business that works to build economic growth and quality of life in our community.
Due to inclement weather, the Marana Holiday Festival was unfortunately canceled, as most of the parking lots and entertainment zones sat on saturated grounds, and could not accommodate expected foot and vehicle traffic. The public is invited to enjoy encore presentations of the Christmas Tr…
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There has been increased construction activity on Ina Road lately, but the benefits will far outweigh the costs once the dust clears and the Ina interchange opens back up early next year. Until then, there’s much to be excited for and much to still see from area businesses as we head into th…
Earlier this month, the Town of Marana participated in the third annual Marana Water Festival at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park. The Nov. 15 event was put on by Arizona Project Wet and staffed by Marana Water and other Town of Marana employees, as well as Tucson Water and the Univers…
On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at the Quarry Pines Golf Course some of the world’s most premier athletes will gather and compete for the illustrious title of Marana’s best cornhole player.
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On Wednesday, Nov. 14. Marana celebrated the opening of its new police station, filled with advanced training technology, forensics labs and multiple facilities the previous facilities lacked, including kennels for K-9 officers, a firing range and a vehicle lift.
