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Ex-chief, 2 others allege discrimination
Former Marana assistant police chief Barbara Harris and two female former police sergeants have filed gender discrimination complaints with the town, alleging a hostile work environment and retaliation.
Marana restaurant, Fire, closes for the summer
' An Arizona Bistro, an upscale eatery that opened less than six months ago in Marana, closed July 1 and plans a major revamping before it reopens in October.
Marana faces $1.3M sewer-line suit
Honea Heights, at West Moore and North Sanders roads, is Marana's first planned subdivision, created in the mid-1950s by Ray Honea, father of current Mayor Ed Honea.
Flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m. in Tucson
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Northeastern Pima County, including parts of Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and Seven Falls.
Mining industry brightening with soaring price of copper
In the midst of a bleak economy and big losses in construction jobs, Arizona's copper star is shining brightly.
Former Marana police commander files discrimination complaint
The former assistant chief for the Marana Police Department has filed a gender discrimination complaint alleging she was subjected to a hostile work environment and retaliation.
Reuwsaat's in last day of Marana post
Mike Reuwsaat stepped into the council chambers at the Marana Municipal Complex on July 1 wearing the dark-suit-and-tie ensemble people had grown used to seeing him in over the past five years.
Tucson area shedding home-building jobs
A home being built last summer in Sahuarita, which is still growing. : Estimated losses and gains in home construction jobs through May, year-to-date by area Tucson Jobs through May: 2005 2,488 2006 3,480 2007 ...
Uncovering an ancient city: Archaeologists unearth houses, artifacts along Silverbell Project
The white-colored outlines of rectangular shapes could very well be the markings of a construction site, albeit one that was undertaken more than 700 years ago... Those outlines mark the walls of a Hohokam pit ...
Guide to area fireworks, celebrations
Tucson was 101 years old, the USA a year younger, when saloonkeeper George Hand summed up the day that had just passed: July 4, 1876: "The day broke with the firing of guns, including a 12-pounder cannon from ...
Weekend fireworks and festivities
Celebrate a day early as the Sidewinders take on the Fresno Grizzlies. Patriotic music will be synchronized with the fireworks to top off an all-American night.
Rain Master's Smart Controller Outsmarts the Thief
A Rain Master Eagle-i Irrigation Controller recently stolen out of a housing development just outside of Tucson traveled nearly 80 miles before rescuing itself.
Fitch Rates Marana, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation's $39MM Bonds 'A+'
Fitch assigns its 'A+' rating to the Town of Marana, AZ, Municipal Property Corporation's $29.24 million municipal facilities revenue bonds, series 2008A and $9.015 million municipal facilities revenue bonds, ...
David Marino reports ATM theft ring broken up An investigation into a rash of ATM thefts leads authorities to pay dirt, breaking up a ring that's been in business for six months.
Shuttles offer commuters a way to save amid gas spiral
Green Valley resident Tom McDonald rides the American Pony Express shuttle to Desert Diamond Casino and then back home.
Arrests made in in string of Tucson ATM thefts
A number of arrests have been made in connection with the thefts of ATMs from approximately 50 businesses across the Tucson area, police said Tuesday morning.
Usually meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.
Road-work schedule is heavy on NW Side
Lots of road projects continue around the metro area this week. Here is some of the Northwest Side work to watch out for: Ina resurfacing Scheduled pavement rehabilitation on West Ina Road will affect traffic ...
Will someone save this bungalow?
A house that could date to the late 1920s - ' and is slated to be torn down in the near future - ' has gained the attention of both preservationists and the town of Marana.
Marana school district hires new superintendent
The Marana Unified School District board selected a new superintendent at its meeting Thursday.