Welcome!
|
||
Logout|My Dashboard
May 25, 2013
Contact | About | Subscribe | Advertise | Work for The Explorer | E-Edition | Newsletter Signup
Googleplus Facebook Twitter Mobile Version Facebook

News

rss feed

Recent Headlines

Friday 05/17/2013
Teacher charged with sexual misconduct with a student was investigated in March
Updated: May 22, 2013 - 10:39 pm

After allegations surfaced in March about an Ironwood Ridge High School marketing teacher having sex with a student, the Amphitheater School District placed him on administrative leave for five days.

Comments (0)
Wednesday 05/15/2013
Miller pushes for Friday Q&A on 2013/14 budget
Updated: May 17, 2013 - 8:57 am

After Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller, District 1, couldn’t get fellow board members to approve more study sessions to review the proposed $1.26 billion with the public, she didn’t quit.

Comments (0)
Local Elks Lodge honors students
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 10:43 am

The Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship Program recognizes top students across the country based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and their participation in community services. 

Comments (0)
Marana to host blood drive
Updated: May 22, 2013 - 10:34 pm

The American Red Cross and Town of Marana are hosting a blood drive June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marana Municipal Complex (11555 W. Civic Center Drive).

Comments (0)
Third cash mob planned
Updated: May 21, 2013 - 10:54 am

The third Oro Valley Cash Mob is scheduled for this week, as residents are encouraged to join the town in shopping at a destination that will not be disclosed until noon on Thursday.

Comments (0)
Marana election set for May 21
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 9:30 am

Marana voters have until May 21 to decide whether or not they will support a solo ballot measure relating to the town’s home rule option.

Comments (0)
Community works to help eighth grade cancer patient
Posted: May 15, 2013 - 4:00 am

After 14-year-old Austin Thacker, of Legacy Traditional School , was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Diffused Mature B Cell Lymphoma, fellow students and the community have come together to make things a little easier on the family. 

Comments (0)
Marana students claim state title in automotive
Posted: May 15, 2013 - 4:00 am

Marana automotive students Kevin Reich and Evan Cloutier got some strange looks from rival teams when they arrived at the annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills State Finals on May 3.

Comments (0)
Ironwood Ridge student wins speech contest
Posted: May 15, 2013 - 4:00 am

When Ironwood Ridge sophomore Brandon McKay decided to learn Japanese to carry on his mother’s heritage, he wasn’t expecting an award to come with it.

Comments (0)
Police Beat -- Week of May 13
Posted: May 15, 2013 - 4:00 am

Oro Valley

Comments (0)
Tuesday 05/14/2013
American Chemical Society chapter honors PCC instructor
Posted: May 14, 2013 - 9:31 am

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Chemical Society recently honored Pollyanna Wikrent, a PCC full-time chemistry faculty member, with its College Educator Excellence in Teaching Award.

Comments (0)
Monday 05/13/2013
Two town halls remain proposed for 2014 water rates and fees
Updated: May 14, 2013 - 4:08 pm

Tucson Water will host the final two town halls to present three options for proposed fiscal year 2014 water rates and fees. The options have been recommended by the Citizens Water Advisory Committee (CWAC).

Comments (0)
Sunday 05/12/2013
Arizona football coaches vs. AIA: Numbers tell two stories
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 10:53 am

The football coaches evidently can’t wait until August for their first showdown of the year.

Comments (0)
Wednesday 05/08/2013
Arizona climber found dead
Updated: May 08, 2013 - 4:03 pm

A Tucson climber was found dead, hanging from a southern Arizona cliff in his climbing gear and covered with bee stings.

Comments (0)
CDO’s Dickerson achieves national DECA position
Updated: May 08, 2013 - 3:59 pm

Canyon Del Oro senior Trevor Dickerson wasn’t quite sure what he was getting himself into when he decided to campaign to become the National Western Regional Vice President of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

Comments (0)
Marana students win big in PSA contest
Updated: May 08, 2013 - 3:58 pm

Tortolita Middle School’s TV Broadcasting & Video Production students entered the 2013 “Step Up, Speak Out, End Bullying PSA Contest” this spring.  On April 27, students attended the showcase and awards event at the Loft Cinema where 17 Tortolita students’ video PSAs were played on the big screen in competition with schools across the globe.  

Comments (0)
Tuesday 05/07/2013
Electrical malfunction causes fire to northwest side Honey Baked Ham store
Posted: May 07, 2013 - 10:16 am

Northwest Fire District firefighters responded to the Honey baked Ham store located at 7090 N. Oracle road at 0538 after an automatic fire alarm activation was received. The first arriving engine company arrived within 6 minutes to find an audible alarm sounding, flooding from the front door from the automatic sprinkler systems that had been activated and smoke also coming from the entry way. A full alarm was requested which brought three additional engine companies, a ladder company and support units to the scene.

Comments (0)
Friday 05/03/2013
PCC board to meet HLC liaison, education consultant today
Posted: May 03, 2013 - 11:03 am

The Pima Community College Governing Board will hold a Special Meeting at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3, to receive information from the College’s Higher Learning Commission liaison and from an education consultant.

Comments (0)
Thursday 05/02/2013
Sen. John McCain to host Town Hall in Oro Valley today
Updated: May 02, 2013 - 3:53 pm

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will hold a town hall meeting in Oro Valley TODAY, Thursday, May 2nd to discuss issues affecting Arizonans.

Comments (0)
U.S. Sen. John McCain visits Basis Oro Valley
Updated: May 08, 2013 - 12:39 pm

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R – Ariz., visited Basis Oro Valley today to discuss issues affecting Arizonans and the nation.

Comments (0)

Sunshine School in Oro Valley

Sunshine School 9000 N. Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704, Suite 204 (520)742-6874 www.sunshineschoolt...

Featured Videos

Online poll