Marana News

23/07/2024

What is the No. 1 cause of death in Americans over age 65 years? Falls. And the number of falls-related injury deaths is skyrocketing.

22/07/2024

In her new book, “Traveling Solo? 75 Winning Tips for Solo Traveling,” Claudia Kielich offers the nervous wanderer peace of mind. The 74-year-old Venice Beach resident wants other women to experience the excitement and pleasure that comes with opening their doors and stepping out.

One author is taking the scary out of traveling solo. In her new book, “Traveling Solo? 75 Winning Tips for Solo Traveling,” Claudia Kielich offers the nervous wanderer peace of

19/07/2024

Opinion: With 424 town of Oro Valley employees, it’s unrealistic to think that all 424 of them are the best of the best and are all deserving of a 4% raise.

Overcompensation

18/07/2024

Monsoons can be scary, especially for children. To ease their fears, Megan McNeil has penned “The Silver Lining,” a picture book that puts a fun spin on clouds and their function. She even included the Sonoran Desert’s summer storms.

Monsoons can be scary, especially for children.

17/07/2024

As drones, sensors, and software gradually reduce the need for “metal on the ground,” will the primes be able to keep up with both technology and shifting procurement practices? Or will their products simply be mothballed, like the aging Lockheed EC-130H planes, once a mainstay in the war in Afghanistan but now retired to the Davis-Monthan Air Force “Boneyard,” replaced by the higher tech EA-37B electronic-attack aircraft?

Last October, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that the Department of Defense had selected Arizona to pilot a “defense innovation hub” called the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center,

16/07/2024

After Dezman Roebuck’s freshman year of football with the Marana Tigers, he was offered a scholarship to play football at the UA.

An awful lot can happen in the space of a couple years. After Dezman Roebuck’s freshman year of football with the Marana Tigers, he was offered a scholarship to play

15/07/2024

Times Media Group, the fast-growing publisher of more than 60 publications and websites across Arizona and California including Marana News, has acquired Laguna Beach-based Firebrand Media and Century Media Group, which serves multiple Inland Empire communities.

Times Media Group (TMG), the fast-growing publisher of more than 60 publications and websites across Arizona and California, has acquired two well-known Southern California news groups: Laguna Beach-based Firebrand Media

13/07/2024

Cruise ship travel can be a lot of fun. Meeting new people from all over the world, exciting ports of call, onboard activities and shows, fabulous foods at all hours of the day, and a lot of shipboard relaxation on the high seas can be a great vacation for many people. But amidst all that enjoyment lurk a few health risks we should recognize and do our best to avoid.

Cruise ship travel can be a lot of fun. Meeting new people from all over the world, exciting ports of call, onboard activities and shows, fabulous foods at all hours

12/07/2024

Borderland Construction was scheduled to begin work this week on the joint utility trench — for electric and communications utilities — along the south side of Tangerine Road.

11/07/2024

When most people think of “tourism,” they envision what the industry calls “leisure travel.” In laymen’s terms, leisure travel is the traditional form of tourism, and it includes things like family vacations, weekend getaways, and road trips. Leisure travel destinations are typically chosen based on personal preference, interests and budget.

When most people think of “tourism,” they envision what the industry calls “leisure travel.” In laymen’s terms, leisure travel is the traditional form of tourism, and it includes things like

10/07/2024

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10/07/2024

Just like that, the sports year is half over. It’s been about half-good.

09/07/2024

Sean Scott has always had a way with animals, but after his car got struck by lightning, he found he could communicate with them on a deeper level.

One Tucsonian is helping pets “talk” to their humans. For Sean Scott, a 2006 lightening strike changed everything.

09/07/2024

Postino WineCafe is putting a twist on the divisive national election asking diners to choose the best of four new bruschetta.

It’s election season at a local restaurant.

08/07/2024

One local business is spreading the joy of a sweet treat to our four-legged friends. Dogs-n-Donuts, 7743 E. Broadway Boulevard, offers a wide variety of pet-friendly desserts for every occasion.

One local business is spreading the joy of a sweet treat to our four-legged friends. Dogs-N-Donuts, 7743 E. Broadway Boulevard, offers a wide variety of pet-friendly desserts for every occasion.

06/07/2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District in the initial stages of the FY2025 appropriations process. The money was provisionally awarded through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding requests.

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District in the initial stages of the FY2025 appropriations process.

05/07/2024

Spring and summer can be miserable at times for allergy sufferers, but perhaps more serious than we think.

Spring and summer can be miserable at times for allergy sufferers, but perhaps more serious than we think. It has been shown that seasonal allergies, those annoying symptoms of a

04/07/2024

Post 12222, a new branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, is now open in Oro Valley and is looking for more people to join the ranks.

Post 12222, a new branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, is now open in Oro Valley and they are looking for more people to join the ranks. The

02/07/2024

The town of Marana’s Star-Spangled Spectacular has been called Southern Arizona’s largest Independence Day festival and fireworks show. And rightly so.

The town of Marana’s Star-Spangled Spectacular has been called Southern Arizona’s largest Independence Day festival and fireworks show.

01/07/2024

There are more than 700 counties that do not have a food (or large) animal vet, Dr. Chrstine Staten says. Today, she has a 25-year career under her belt and is the owner of Adobe Veterinary Center and Adobe Veterinary Center Pet Resort at 8300 E. Tanque Verde Road

Dr. Christine Staten knows exactly when she decided to become a large animal veterinarian.

28/06/2024

One couple is taking over the local food scene with their all-American eats.

Restaurants are lifelong pursuits for Patrick and Ayana Malarchik.

27/06/2024

Drivers will see extended flagging hours at the Avra Valley Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily through Friday, June 28.

25/06/2024

The Marana Unified School District selected administrators for the 2024-2025 school year, as voted on by the MUSD Governing Board during its regularly scheduled June 13 board meeting.

24/06/2024

Oro Valley is prepared to accept an anticipated reduction in its allocation of Colorado River water, water utility director Peter Abraham asserts.

20/06/2024

Saguaro City Studio Arts, the educational branch of Saguaro City Music Theatre, will be putting on “Willy Wonka” from Friday, June 21, to Sunday, June 23.

Saguaro City Studio Arts, the educational branch of Saguaro City Music Theatre, will be putting on “Willy Wonka” from Friday to Sunday, June 21 to 23.

18/06/2024

For many tea-totalers, it can be isolating not to participate with other partygoers who have a drink in hand. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like part of the crowd while still abstaining? Karl Goranowski, who said he is retired from alcohol, knows a thing or two about nonalcoholic (NA) drinks. He shared three recipes that make for a very nice accompaniment to a meal, a party or just for relaxing.

The difference between good hosts and great hosts are the drinks they serve.