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OCT. 7 DEADLINE

Pinal County residents eligible to fill vacancy on Arizona Game and Fish Commission

The Arizona Governor’s Office is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state's Game and Fish Commission. Residents who meet qualifications and are “knowledgeable …
Fright Fest

Florence residents can bring ‘Jug O’Lantern’ fun to Fright Fest

October is here and the planning and anticipation for Florence Fright Fest is ramping up. Decorated trunks filled with candy, costume contests, bounce houses and more activities will be available for …
Coffee with a Cop

Join Florence police for coffee

Residents are invited to join the Florence Police Department for National Coffee with a Cop Day. “Come meet your neighbors and local police officers for a friendly conversation over …
Public Safety

Florence Fire open house to include live fire demonstration

The Florence Fire & Medical Department will be holding a live fire demonstration as part of its annual open house event. The demonstration is aimed at educating the public on how a room can …
Closure

Full closure of US60 between Superior, Miami planned Oct. 1-3

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for restrictions for blasting operations related to the U.S. Highway 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges replacement project. …
First Responders

Large-scale emergency drill held in Queen Creek, Pinal County

A bustling command center, first-responders wearing hazard suits all walked among injured patients receiving treatment. That was the scene in Queen Creek and Casa Grande as Pinal County held a …
Border

CAC hosts workshop on border issues

The public is invited to attend a special workshop at Central Arizona College examining the issues along the U.S.-Mexico border CAC's Social and Behavioral Sciences Workshop Series presents, …
Emergency Exercise

Queen Creek, Pinal County hosting emergency exercise

A multiagency full-scale emergency exercise by Pinal County will be held Wednesday in Queen Creek and Casa Grande. The exercise will involve numerous first responder agencies from all levels of …
Downtown

State to make presentation to Florence historic commission

Owners of historic buildings and downtown businesses in Florence are invited to a presentation by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office. The presentation by Arianna Urban will take …
Human Trafficking

Pinal County receives state anti-human trafficking grant

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has accepted a more than $400,000 grant from the state to continue to provide law enforcement and prosecutors up-to-date information on anti-human trafficking …
Roads

Full US60 closure between Superior, Miami Sept. 24-26

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for  restrictions for blasting operations related to the U.S. Highway 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges replacement …
Junior Parada

Auction raises funds for Florence Junior Parada

The Historic Florence Foundation will be holding a live and silent auction to raise funds for the 92 nd Annual Junior Parada Rodeo. The event starts at 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Coolidge/Florence …
Public Safety

PCSO: ‘vague’ school threats spreading on social media

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about a number of “vague” school-related threats making their way through social media, with one specifying Combs High …
CAC

CAC receives $15K in grants for biology courses

Through the ALRISE Alliance, Central Arizona College received $15,000 in grant funding to develop two Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, or CUREs. The funds are supporting work …
Emergency Exercise

Major emergency exercise set for Queen Creek, Pinal County

Pinal County will be holding a multiagency full-scale exercise, partly in Queen Creek, to enhance emergency preparedness and communication. The exercise will involve numerous first responder …
Poston Butte Preserve

Florence receives Tohono O’odham grant for Poston Butte Preserve

The Tohono O’odham Nation has awarded a grant to the town of Florence to make improvements to the Poston Butte Preserve. On Monday, the Florence Town Council approved by a 6-0 vote to enter …

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OPINION
September is National Workforce Development Month and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mayo Clinic urge businesses to help build a stronger talent pipeline for Arizona by offering …
Most people are aware of our current drug crisis and in particular the number of overdose deaths associated with opioids such as illicit fentanyl. Statistics indicate we are losing over 100,000 …
The following was read at the Sept. 4 meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors: Mr. chairman and members of the board; Two days ago, we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday that Congress …
Things to do
The Florence Fire & Medical Department's Oct. 12 open house will include a live fire demonstration.

Florence Fire open house to include live fire demonstration

The Florence Fire & Medical Department will be holding a live fire demonstration as part of its annual open house event. The demonstration is aimed at educating the public on how a room can …
Fright Fest in Florence on Oct. 31 is one of several fall or Halloween themed events taking place in the southeast Valley in October.

Florence, southeast Valley prepare for haunting season

September is winding down and that means Halloween season is just around the corner and Florence and the southeast Valley have plenty of activities on hand for the whole family. First up, …
The town of Florence is now accepting registrations from businesses, organizations and individuals who would like to take part in Fright Fest 2024 and the 92nd Annual Junior Parada Parade this fall.

Florence readies for big fall events

As summer winds down the town of Florence is gearing up for its top fall events. Florence has announced that Fright Fest 2024 is set for Thursday, Oct. 31. The annual free event is held on …
The Florence Farmers Market is set for Saturday, Sept. 14 and 18 at the McFarland State Historic Park.

Florence Farmers Market sets dates for September

The Florence Farmers market has set its September dates. On Saturday. Sept. 14 and 28, the Florence Farmers Market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at the McFarland State Historic Park, 24 W. …
The Dorothy Nolan Senior Center will be hosting the Grandparent’s Night Indoor Carnival on Sept. 5.

Grandparents carnival returns to Florence

Families are invited to attend this year’s Grandparent’s Night Indoor Carnival hosted by the Dorothy Nolan Senior Center. The carnival takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 …
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