Local resident Aaron Hewings recently published his new novel, The Dark Winter of War. He is an 11-year resident of the Tanque Verde area, where he lives with his wife Lori, and two sons...
Category - Faces of Vail
Today’s Daughters of the American Revolution
By Kelly Hansen Kelly Hansen is currently a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Tombstone Chapter, centered in...
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New book: ‘Stories from Behind the Wal’
Before the hit television series – “Superstore” or the feature-film – “Employee of the Month,” this author lived the...
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Parrots Are Amazing
By Rob Hallberg Parrots are amazing creatures and most of us know little about them except for their beauty and talking abilities...
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Between the Grape and the Glass – Milton and Susan Craig’s Wine...
By J.J. Lamb Charron Vineyards is one of Vail’s very special places. The original owners Leo and Rhea Cox planted the vineyard in...
Read MoreA Vail Journey Story: Oscar Monthan
Oscar Monthan, from Rancho del Lago to Aeronautical Engineer Oscar’s journey to become an aeronautical engineer began with the drawing of straws at Rancho del Lago in Vail, Arizona. It was...
My Trip to Ghana
By Kelsey Thomas Here is a list of everything I knew about Africa 8 months ago: Tarzan, lions, starving children. Brilliant, I know, right? As a 15 year old girl in high school, I didn’t...
Pima County Small Business Commission Accepting...
The Pima County Small Business Commission is accepting nominations for 2015 Small Business of the Year Awards. The Commission will present awards to an urban small business and a rural...
Family Ties: The Freedmen’s Bureau Project
by MaRico Tippett Have you ever stopped to wonder where you came from? Not just who your parents or grandparents are. But have you ever thought about the history surrounding your family...
Born to War
By Mert Halvorsen World War II had barely ended at the time that baby Herbert Lorenz, just eight weeks old died, presumably from war-related malnutrition. His little body was buried in St...
Local Business is a Finalist for Copper Cactus Award
Harrington Technologies, LLC is a full service IT company in Vail and has been nominated for the Cox Business Growth Copper Cactus Award. This local business supports a range of companies...
Meet the Corona de Tucson Interim Fire Chief
Simon P. Davis is the interim Chief with the Corona de Tucson fire department. Chief Davis has served as the interim chief since July 1st, after the resignation of Chief Andy Watson. Chief...
A Magical Marriage in Vail at The Magic Shop
By Khevin Barnes Driving into Vail from Highway 10 along Colossal Cave Rd., it’s hard not to notice the little white trailer parked permanently across from the Old Vail Shopping Center...
Local Teen to Participate in the American Youth...
Kelsey Thomas from Vail is one of 20 youth who were selected to participate in the American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) to Ghana for four weeks this summer. The American Youth...