Two Tucson physical therapy providers have merged.

The Northwest Fire District Board has decided to investigate the possibility of consolidating its operations with Golder Ranch Fire District.

A Northwest medical practice specializing in women's health has merged with a Tucson-wide family of practices.

The governing board of the Picture Rocks Fire District has unanimously voted to end all further study and discussions with Northwest Fire District regarding a possible merger or consolidation.

The governing boards of three Northwest-area fire districts finalized a merger agreement last Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The Golder Ranch Fire District Board has said "no thanks" to the idea of an analysis to explore potential consolidation of services with neighboring Northwest Fire District.

Presidents of the firefighter unions representing the Northwest and Golder Ranch fire districts are proposing a merger that, if successful, would create one of the largest districts in the state both in terms of territory and budget.

(NewsUSA) - Some brides-to-be might find it hard to think beyond the intense planning that a wedding requires. But beyond the pomp and circumstance of the big day, it's important to think ahead to mergers -- not the corporate kind, but the merging of styles and décor to set up a home the bride and groom will both love.

Northwest Fire District and Golder Ranch Fire District may be about to enter preliminary study of the prospect of merger.

November 8, 2006 - Saying they will provide service at a tax rate lower than their neighbors, three small Northwest fire districts have signaled their intent to merge.

At a Thursday event, California Design Center / Studio C formally “rechristened” its 20,000-square-foot furniture store and design studio in Oro Valley’s Steam Pump Ranch development.

Letters to the editor from the Sept. 24 issue

Northwest Fire District

May 25, 2005 - Already one of the top organizations in Tucson, the Canyon Del Oro Soccer Club has merged with one of the premier professional soccer clubs in the world.

June 21, 2006 - Fire Districts in the Northwest are entering a new era of expansion. As special taxing districts paid for through by secondary property tax, swallowing up new territory means a larger tax base from which to pay for new fire stations, firefighters, and fire engines, all of which lead to better service for their taxpayers.

Union Pacific Railroad's double track effort through Arizona from Los Angeles to El Paso has made an appearance in Northwest Tucson, with two major road crossings closed for several days each while UP crews rebuilt them to accommodate the second set of railroad tracks.

Ryan Stanton, rstanton@ExplorerNews.com

Mountain Vista Fire District's board of directors has voted to purchase two new fire engines from KME Fire Apparatus of Newquehonig, Pa.

Mountain Vista Fire District plans to have a second fire station built by summer of next year and might even be able to staff the facility with some of its own fire apparatus.

Mountain Vista Fire District officials say concerns voiced by residents at a recent fire board meeting about a fire station closing, and the purchase of land and vehicles, are misplaced.

An upstart youth football organization, borne from the merger of two existing leagues, plans to offer competitive, flag and cheer divisions without the traditional time and fundraising needs this fall.

September 28, 2005 - It's time to bust out the Chuck Taylor high tops and set up the peach basket, because basketball is coming to Oro Valley. And while the reference may be archaic, the league is very new. Working in conjunction with the town's parks and recreation department, the Oro Valley Basketball League for kids will begin play in early December and run through February.

June 22, 2005 - When the news reached Josh Gifford, the Marana High School soccer player couldn't have been more ecstatic. His lifelong dream had just come one step closer to reality.