By Tamra Haase Seagle With every day of this pandemic feeling like it brings a fresh batch of news, you’d be forgiven for feeling confused about the actual state of things now. While many cities start to reopen—and some continue to experience a high volume of new COVID-19 cases—it is hard to know how any sector of the economy is doing...
By Rob Hallberg Solar panels are great for electrical savings and the environment, but you must be careful when buying a home with them. Your first question should be, “Is the system owned or leased”? If the system is owned then your primary concerns are with the condition, maintenance and output of the system. Your home and roof inspectors can...
By Charlotte Herdliska Did You Know: August is Drowning Awareness Month?Drowning Awareness was first introduced by News 4 Tucson’s “Lifesaver” campaign in 2009.Gov. Doug Ducey declared August Drowning Impact Awareness month in 2017.Pima County recorded its first year of no child drowning fatalities in 2019. These are great statistics, but we need...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District (RVFD) is the proud recipient of a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation. The award was used to provide RVFD with highly-specialized decontamination equipment to help the district’s first responders prevent the spread of COVID-19. Known as an AeroClave, the...
By Susan Summers Sue Huntley used to ride the rails of New York state and the subways of the Big Apple to do her job as a travelling computer consultant. No shrinking violet, she’s a confident woman who pragmatically sized up every environment she encountered to ensure her safety and success. After arriving in Vail...
By Article Author Saguaro National Park has joined a coalition of municipalities, federal agencies and outdoor organizations across Southern Arizona urging anyone enjoying public lands, forests, and parks to recreate responsibly. An active wildland fire season and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to create an unprecedented situation that...
By Article Author Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term. Congratulations to Leland...
By Lizzy Barrett, Old Vail Middle School I interviewed three firefighters: Michelle Isely, Chief Allen Yalen and Captain Scott Laird. They work for the Rincon Valley Fire Department which was formed in 1985. The firefighters and I talked about how they work to protect others and safety tips to avoid the dangers of monsoon season. Isely showed me...
By Mark Hinshaw I did not think it possible to go to Rome and not once hear English spoken. Yet, on a recent trip over several days, we heard nothing but Italian. It was nothing less than astonishing. During past trips to that city I usually found myself dodging lumbering tour buses, being shoved off sidewalks by phalanxes of tourists, and...
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