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June 18, 2013
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Friday 05/24/2013
Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies
Updated: May 30, 2013 - 11:31 am

Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

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Thursday 05/23/2013
Car show to raise funds for local man suffering from ALS
Updated: May 27, 2013 - 11:11 pm

At age 29, Joel Sanchez is fighting the fight of his life as he struggles with ALS.

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Foothills Optimist Club helping Marana swim program again
Posted: May 23, 2013 - 2:45 pm

The Foothills Optimist Club is donating $1,000 to provide swim passes for the Town’s program for underserved youth. Representatives will make a check presentation to Mayor Ed Honea on June 13 at 1 p.m. at the Marana Pool (13250 N. Lon Adams Road).

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Wednesday 05/22/2013
Young student heroes
Updated: May 30, 2013 - 12:07 pm

Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

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Marana moving forward with budget, Home Rule Option approved
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 11:47 am

By a 2-to-1 margin, Marana voters approved the Home Rule Option in Tuesday's night's election. It was an all mail election for the second time.

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Friday 05/17/2013
Marana resident charged with second degree murder
Updated: May 31, 2013 - 9:53 am

On May 16, 2013 at 11:14 p.m., officers from the Marana Police Department responded to a residence located in the 8900 block of N. Palm Brook Drive in response to a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and female in the home. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Wednesday 05/15/2013
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).

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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.

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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.

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Wednesday 05/08/2013
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.  

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Wednesday 04/17/2013
Marana State of the Town address coming
Posted: April 17, 2013 - 4:00 am

How is the Town of Marana doing economically? The luncheon being hosted by the Marana Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 26 will give you a good idea.

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Monday 04/08/2013
Marana Parks and Recreation events coming to Town
Posted: April 08, 2013 - 8:38 am

The weather is warming up and everyone wants to get outside and have fun. The Town’s Parks and Recreation Department is teaming with the community to host events that guarantee good times for the entire family.

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Thursday 04/04/2013
Marana Citizen's Forum chooses subject
Posted: April 04, 2013 - 11:45 am

Members of the Marana Citizens’ Forum have chosen planning for growth in North Marana as their topic this session. The group started meeting last week and will conclude its discussions in early June.

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Wednesday 04/03/2013
Gladden Farms bought by New York company
Posted: April 03, 2013 - 4:00 am

New York developer has bought the Gladden Farms master-planned community in Marana for an undisclosed purchase price.

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Wednesday 03/20/2013
New pastor at Redeemer Church
Posted: March 20, 2013 - 4:00 am

Pastor Adam Mueller has a smart phone, a sleek laptop and a bells-and-whistles loaded desktop computer, the digital complements of today’s click-and-go world. But when it comes to his ministry, the newly-installed pastor at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Marana’s Continental Ranch prefers front-porch preaching.

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Wednesday 03/06/2013
Marana Run a success, money raised for student track
Posted: March 06, 2013 - 4:00 am

There was an abundance of support demonstrated at the Marana Run/Walk 2013 Family Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 2, when more than 400 runners and a number of sponsoring vendors arrived to raise awareness about fitness and the increasing problem of childhood obesity. 

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Monday 03/04/2013
Marana Unified School District to welcome Mark Wood
Posted: March 04, 2013 - 12:07 pm

The Marana Unified School District secondary music program and Mark Wood, recording artist, performer, producer, inventor, Emmy‐winning composer and music education advocate are pleased to present and perform an exciting and electrifying event on March 7 and March 8 at Mountain View High School auditorium, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd Tucson, AZ 85742.

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Friday 03/01/2013
Pima County Recorder's Office reminds Marana voters to return ballots
Posted: March 01, 2013 - 12:51 pm

Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez would like to remind all voters in the Town of Marana that your ballot must be received by Election Day, Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

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Wednesday 02/20/2013
Assistant superintendent selected in Marana
Posted: February 20, 2013 - 4:00 am

The Marana Unified School District announced the selection of Pamela Beine as assistant superintendent for the district.   

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Monday 02/11/2013
Marana to hold second wastewater open house
Posted: February 11, 2013 - 2:57 pm

The Town is hosting its second wastewater open house tonight at Wheeler Taft Abbett Library at 6 p.m. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about water resources from residents and business owners. The library is located at 7800 N. Schisler Drive. For more information on the Town’s efforts to own a wastewater system, please visit www.marana.com/waterfuture.

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