Northwest Fire conducts babysitter class for ages 11-14

Platelet drive coming to OV Town Hall May 19

The Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce last week awarded three $2,000 scholarships to deserving students throughout Tucson.

Thursday, Aug. 12

The "woe is me" wing of the GOP should note those reports of their demise were a tad premature.

Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter was called in conservative circles "Specter the defector" for his penchant to take a dive at the crucial moment on many issues.

A roundup of letters to the editor published in the Dec. 10, 2008, issue of The Explorer.

A listing of upcoming business events in the area.

It’s a theme he’s seized on in the closing weeks of the campaign.

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1915, four passengers were killed and 16 were injured when the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix train crashed through the Date Creek bridge.

Oro Valley Mayor Paul Loomis recently spent the afternoon helping volunteers with Tucson Interfaith Community Services deliver meals to some of the town’s older residents.

Rudy Graf, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Tucson, has been recognized for voluntarily training new brokers.

November 8, 2006 - I often wonder how she manages to capture the sunlight in her eyes, without the jealousy of the sky. I also wonder why it is you need to tag-up on a pop fly.

October 25, 2006 - When Gabrielle Giffords appeared at her first debate on Oct 17, she came out with her dukes up.

October 25, 2006 - For political newcomer Lena Saradnik, this race is about defying conventional wisdom.

October 25, 2006 - At the Northern Pima County Republican Party headquarters on Oracle Road, just north of River Road, a handful of volunteers gathered on a Wednesday in early October for a Randy Graf call night.

October 25, 2006 - Al Melvin's SaddleBrooke home reflects his years spent all over the world.

October 25, 2006 - Bill Dore never wanted to run for office, he said.

September 27, 2006 - One of the principle roles of a competent political consultant is to keep the campaign from wasting money on dumb stuff that isn't worth any votes.

September 13, 2006 - In a huge win for conservative republicans, State Senate candidate Al Melvin and his teammate, House of Representatives candidate David Jorgenson, picked up surprising wins in Tuesday's primary election.

Dale Williams tells his customers up front if they're thinking of collecting coins or stamps as an investment, they're on the wrong track.