Maps are vital when you’re taking a road trip, and whether you keep a ragged, worn atlas in your vehicle or have updated to a smart phone, maps are a necessity. The Town of Oro Valley’s primary map is the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan, which is a 10-year plan that was approved by voter…

Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield is preparing to get his hands dirty for Mother Nature, and the whole town’s invited.

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.

On Wednesday, March 6 the Oro Valley Town Council had its opportunity to take action on one area of a large Planned Area Development on the west side of Oracle Road.

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.

The Town of Oro Valley government spent their first day of spring looking toward new beginnings. The council held a meeting Wednesday, March 20 focused on its Strategic Leadership Plan and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which will decide the town’s priorities for the years to come.

In keeping with its ever-expanding festivities, the Taste of Oro Valley food and community festival is moving to Steam Pump Ranch for its fourth year. The festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley, is a celebration of the food, music and culture of Oro Valley. 

For months, David Raffety could rarely go a few days without barking dogs waking him up at two or three in the morning. If he was lucky, the sound would only last a few minutes, though there were nights when the howls could go on for close to an hour.

Oro Valley residents will soon see the signs of spring: various critters will reappear seeking to bask in the sun’s glow, poppies and other flora will begin to bloom—setting off more than a few rounds of sneezing and frantic trips to procure allergy medications, and it’ll be time to stock up…

There’s no better place to be in the spring than Oro Valley, Arizona. The weather sits right around 75 degrees, and the sun stays out a little longer each day, providing more opportunity to get outside and have fun. So naturally, we have a very healthy serving of programs, activities and eve…

A water main break erupted early this morning on North Sun Rose Drive close to Naranja Drive. Oro Valley Water Utility became aware of the break around 3 a.m. and have crews onsite starting to repair the pipe. 

Oro Valley residents spoke to the mayor and council at a packed study session last Wednesday evening to voice their opinions on what to do with the town-owned golf courses and community center.

The Town of Oro Valley recently received an unmodified opinion from its independent auditor, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., meaning that the town completed another fiscal year with proper accounting practices. However, at the last council meeting, the accounting firm indicated there was a …

Mayor Joe Winfield, Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett and councilmembers Josh Nicolson and Joyce Jones-Ivey successfully campaigned for their seats on the Oro Valley Town Council with a promise to listen to community members and address the controversial purchase of the El Conquistador golf course …

Three regions in Arizona grow grapes for wine, two of them in the southeast portion of the state (Willcox and Sonoita-Elgin) with the third being a 35-mile-long region in Verde Valley.  All are receiving regional, statewide and national recognition. 

After JJ Johnston was hired as Oro Valley’s Director of Community and Economic Development last May, he began a seven month process of creating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the town. The 19-page report lists facts, trends and recommendations for the Town Council to gui…

The Oro Valley Town Council weighed in on a possible annexation of 885 acres of untouched state land for the first time since four new members started their terms last November. The proposed development plan was presented last September and raised a few concerns among residents.

The partnership between Oro Valley and the University of Arizona will grow even stronger in the coming years, according to a report filed by town manager Mary Jacobs.

Rancho Vistoso residents who live adjacent to 15 empty acres would like to see it developed into a residential neighborhood, but the Oro Valley Town Council decided the potential employment uses of that land were too valuable to give up.

I’m sure most everyone spent their holiday parties discussing building codes and building inspections, right? 

At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Oro Valley Town Council unanimously approved the creation of a five-member Budget and Finance Commission. A similar group was created in 1999, known as the Finance and Bonds Committee. 

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.

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.

The Town of Oro Valley has hosted numerous discussions regarding the controversial but inevitable development of 885 acres of untouched State Trust Land on Tangerine Road, and nearby residents have a variety of concerns.

It has been six weeks now since the newly elected councilmembers and I were sworn into office to represent and serve the residents of Oro Valley. In that short time that I have been your Mayor, I have learned a great deal and enjoyed connecting with our residents. I have developed a new appr…

Oro Valley Town Manager Mary Jacobs told residents conducting a public poll for road improvements is not something the town government usually does, but the intersection of North La Cañada and West Moore roads is an exception.

Last week, the Oro Valley Town Council voted 4-3 to limit board and commission members to two consecutive terms and end the positions of two members currently in their third consecutive terms at the end of this month.

Veterinarian and national leader in online education Julie Funk is joining the University of Arizona as dean of the proposed College of Veterinary Medicine, effective March 18, 2019. She currently is consulting for the UA on its proposed veterinary medicine program.

As we get ready to end the year and launch into the next, are you wondering how you did with your fitness goals, and what New Year’s resolutions will motivate you to do your best in 2019? 

Oro Valley has long held bragging rights for the best roads in the region, and that’s because the town continues to make thoughtful investments every year in the maintenance and upkeep of our roadways. We understand how quality infrastructure is a vital component to quality of life. Quality …

The Oro Valley Council Chambers was packed with residents last Wednesday, Nov. 7, as new Mayor Joseph Winfield and councilmembers Melanie Barrett, Joyce Jones-Ivey and Josh Nicolson were sworn into office and conducted the first council meeting of their four-year terms.

One of the last Oro Valley Town Council actions before leadership changes hands was to give the town manager a $20,000 raise, approved unanimously on Oct. 3. 

The students of Oro Valley are leaving their mark across town in more ways than one. 

Did you know that the Town of Oro Valley’s diligence in securing, managing and conserving its water resources has been so successful that the Water Utility delivers less total water resources per year than it did over a decade ago? 

Chief Daniel Sharp of the Oro Valley Police Department never planned on being an officer. But 40 years later, he’s now the mentor and leader of an entire police fleet. 

Oro Valley Public Library is taking a new approach to getting kids excited about reading. It has to do with even bigger kids.

According to Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath, the state of the town has never been stronger.

Four incumbents in Oro Valley were swept out of office in favor of a new mayor and three new council members last week.