Archive for March, 2009

Police still seeking man swept away in floodwater

Posted on March 31st, 2009 by admin

Police continued Tuesday to search for a man who was carried into a drainage tunnel by floodwater Saturday night but have not been able to find the man.

Longtime teacher, church choir director dies at age 71

Posted on March 30th, 2009 by admin

On Father’s Day, Tommy Harper told his granddaughter Ashley, 13, he was sorry he wouldn’t be able to finish the piano lessons he had been giving her.

Frightfully good

Posted on March 29th, 2009 by admin

It’s just one of the bands that will be playing at the long-running Downtown event.

Become a chef … or just cook like one

Posted on March 28th, 2009 by admin

Local chef Janos Wilder held the first session of his cooking school Saturday.

Senate backs tax break for renewable energy

Posted on March 27th, 2009 by admin

PHOENIX - Supporters of an effort to help Arizona utilities pay for renewable energy have won a key vote in the Legislature.

Psychiatric help scarce for in-peril local kids

Posted on March 26th, 2009 by admin

At the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend, just as most folks were gearing up for the holiday, a teenage boy was checked into Tucson Medical Center’s emergency room after attempting suicide.

The Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race that starts at noon Saturday will be much more than a bike ride for Damion Alexander.

Gas pains’ side effects: car neglect, fuel run-out

Posted on March 24th, 2009 by admin

The sign of changing times is upon us. We all know gasoline prices are high and only getting higher, and we all know we’ll be forced to make some tough decisions down that road.

Services for violence vs. women victims to expand

Posted on March 23rd, 2009 by admin

Advocacy and education services for victims of crime provided by the Victim Witness Program of the Pima County Attorney’s office are expanding to include Sahuarita and Green Valley.

Local’s film to screen

Posted on March 22nd, 2009 by admin

Director Pearry Reginald Teo and actress Bai Ling on the set of the feature-length “The Gene Generation.” Six years ago, Teo was attending Pima Community College.