World War II Veteran Paul Fields visited the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. with the Southern Arizona Honor Flight program, thanks to the generosity of Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 and American Legion Post 132. 

The Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore visited the Marana area April 8 to inaugurate his country's Air Force Peace Vanguard detachment at Pinal Air Park.

(NewsUSA) - Gainesville, Fl. isn't just home to the renowned University of Florida, it's a vacation destination for many. Between the charming downtown with Spanish moss-draped trees, sprawling state parks and quaint towns with a small-town feel, the Gainesville region is a great escape all year round.

There is an ongoing effort in Tucson, and nationwide, aimed at making sure World War II Veterans get the opportunity to stand at the memorial in Washington D.C.

After one gets past the initial shock of, “You are riding your bike around the world?” people understand, warm up to her, and become inspired by Christine Farrugia’s current adventure.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio endorsed District 26 House of Representatives candidate Adam Kwasman on Nov. 16, during a downtown press conference that was quickly interrupted by Occupy Tucson protestors.

Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and Mark Rusin, owner of The Loop Taste of Chicago, go way back. In 1969, when Rusin was a 14-year-old freshman at Quigley South High School on Chicago’s south side, a young Father Kicanas taught there. He was just out of the seminary and became a teacher and mentor to the future restaurant owner.

Tim Bee, the Republican challenger in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, is meeting with key staff at Casa de la Luz Hospice in the Northwest on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m.

Sept. 8, 2004 - Governor Janet Napolitano took center stage at the annual conference of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Sept. 2 to thank mayors, councilmembers and town staff present for the work they do every day to assure Arizonans have access to important services and protections.

Accommodations often take a backseat during the planning stages of a vacation. However, sometimes the places you stay can end up being the best part of your getaway. In Europe, travelers can reserve rooms in centuries-old hotels that have survived civil and world wars or were retreats for legendary fashion icons, authors and even the Queen of England. If you have marked Europe on your map for your next trip, these hotels will add even more intrigue to your vacation.

Last week, staff from The Explorer stepped foot into the Metropolitan Grill, otherwise known as “America’s Kitchen,” located at 7892 N. Oracle Road. 

Senator McCain visited Oro Valley this past week. During his initial remarks on a host of topics, he twice mentioned foreign visitors over-extending their visas, and we are not able to track them.