March 15th usually marks the last frost in the Tucson area and higher areas of Vail and Corona can see that date pushed back as far as May 1st, so it can be tricky to decide when to plant your spring garden. Some people mark the last frost by...
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by Brad Adams, Asst. Scoutmaster The Troop has been very busy in recent weeks. On January 27th, Assistant Scoutmaster Steven Gunter, organized a community service project at the Acacia Elementary School in Vail. There, 15 Scouts, several adult...
by Rob Samuelsen Arizonans know that everything in the desert bites, pokes, or scratches! Evolutionary forces have provided flora and fauna with thorns, barbs, and venom to protect their territory, spread seeds, and to torment man! As such...
by Anne Gibson One of the fascinating things about the Vail School District’s Vail Pride Day is that over its 19 years, it has continued to add new events and put others to rest. The parade idea surfaced when Vail School District Director of...
Eric Tatham from Cienega High School was recognized as the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) West Sectional Softball Coach of the Year. Jenifer Campos of Esmond Station School was recognized with the Future Cities...
Ensign Cynthia Morton Castagnaro, U.S. Navy (Cienega High School class of 2014 and former Vail NJROTC Cadet Commanding Officer) graduated from the University of Arizona and received her U.S. Navy Officer’s Commission on 16 December 2017. She...
With all the amazing non-profit organizations that exist nationally and internationally, it can be very difficult to decide which ones to support. It’s also easy to overspend. So how do we support our passions, yet keep our budget balanced...
March is Women’s History Month and Pima County Public Library has a great selection of materials celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Take a look at these books and honor those who have shaped history...
by Helene Henager Before she’s born, a woman’s ovaries develop 6-7 million eggs. She is born will all the eggs she will ever have. By the time she reaches puberty, a woman has about 300,000 eggs. She will ovulate 300-400 eggs until she...
Houghton road over Union Pacific Railroad Traffic has been switched over to the new bridge structure. The new traffic shift is in place. Please be aware of turn restrictions and speed limit reductions. Business access has been maintained...