For about eight years, Jim Conroy served as the Director of Marana’s Parks and Recreation, and he left his mark on two signature projects. One was the extension of the pedestrian and bike loop from Avra Valley Road to the Gladden Farm’s Neighborhood. The second major thing was the opening of the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center. Plus, he oversaw the development and design of many Marana Parks!
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Michael Rosso, with Architekton and lead Architect for the MARC dicusses some details on the design.
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The art project was a collaboration between the Marana High School Welding Program, the Town of Marana, and the Pima Association of Governments. The project was led by Tucson Sculptor Trevor O’Tool.
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Manny Fregoso is the program manager for the Marana Facility on the NW corner of Ina and Silverbell. The facility will employ upwards of 90 people.
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David Anway is the fourth generation of the Anway Family who first entered the Marana area in 1919. Listen to his pioneering story!
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Nancy Wright is the President of Rescue Me Tucson. They are in the Outlet Mall in Marana. They work with many other rescue groups in Arizona to rescue dogs and cats who need homes. They also provide information about the problems with puppy mills.
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Sol Dog provides services to ensure that dogs stay with their forever family and out of the over-crowded and over-burdened shelter and rescue system.
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Jackie Craig, who ran for the Marana Town Council office and won a seat during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, has stepped down to pursue other interests. At her last Council meeting, Oct. 15, she was praised by Mayor Honea and other Council Members as being very professional, adding Jackie always came to the meetings prepared,
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The long-awaited Fry’s Supermarket opened Oct.16 on Tangerine Road in Gladden Farms, Marana,
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