Avra Valley News

Embattled Avra Valley Fire Chief Tom Nix will remain on paid administrative leave through the end of the year, and the fire district will buy out the remainder of his contract, the Avra Valley Fire District governing board decided last week.

The fifth annual Oro Valley Holiday Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at Ironwood Ridge High School, 2475 W. Naranja Drive.

John Donaldson Jr. grew up in upstate New York and ended up in Tucson working as a rancher with environmentalist ideals.

Avra Valley Fire District Chief Tom Nix was put on paid administrative leave Friday as the fire board continued its struggle to find out why 14 of the district's 17 employees have publicly stated they have no confidence in him.

Avra Valley Fire District Chief Tom Nix was put on paid administrative leave Friday as the fire board continued its struggle to find out why 14 of the district's 17 employees have publicly stated they have "no confidence" in him.

The East Valley Tribune could be in for a serious change in direction under the helm of its possible rescuer, Randy Miller, owner of Tucson's Explorer newspapers.

The fire chief of Avra Valley northwest of Tucson is expressing surprise that some of his firefighters are calling for his ouster.

It lists several allegations against Nix... including possible embezzlement. Captain Brian Lassen says this information comes from an anonymous tip, "We know there was a letter delivered to Tom Nix, and the fire board, and we know that the letter stated that if nothing was done that it would be turned into the county attorney's office." There were ...

Avra Valley firefighters say they have no confidence in their chief, Tom Nix. At the district's board meeting Tuesday, 13 of the district's 17 employees presented a letter to the board a ' signed by 14 employees a ' stating they had voted "no confidence" in him and enumerating their grievances with Nix, asking for his resignation or termination.

In her 2008 State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Napolitano proposed providing, despite the state's growing economic challenges, free college tuition to Arizona high-school students who get good grades, perform community service and stay out of trouble.

If your Trico bill seems too high for you to pay it, you have options: a Call Trico at 744-2944 and ask about payment plans, an energy audit or guidance to resources that can help with bill payment.

Awakenings Massage and Lay Chiropractic, both in the shopping center at 3605 W. Cortaro Farms Road, are coordinating a vendor fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov.

Here are a few excerpts from Star news assistant Joyce Bertschy's blog, "Life Out of Range." Read more online at go.azstarnet. com/lifeoutofrange. From Sept.

20, included an incorrect meeting day for the Avra Valley Fire District governing board.

Some citizens in Avra Valley have begun a recall petition to oust Avra Valley Fire District board members Louis Castaneda and his son, Luis Castaneda.

An explosive and toxic freeway crash Friday proved a valuable gauge for Avra Valley firefighters.

A 50-year-old woman was killed Friday after the tractor- trailer she was driving veered off Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak and flipped over, authorities said.

Seven emaciated pit bulls have been seized from an Avra Valley home. No arrests have been made as detectives wait for veterinary reports, Deputy Dawn Barkman, a Pima County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman, said Friday.

A planned 1-megawatt solar plant in Avra Valley stands to help Tucson Water conserve energy, though it isn't likely to save the utility any money.