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This stinks. A noxious weed forces Casa Grande Ruins national monument's picnic area to close until May

Visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in south-central Arizona might not be able to use the attraction’s picnic area until May. Monument officials announced Wednesday that the picnic area …
Events Agreement

Florence town events will stay in place

To continue to hold special town events, Florence has renewed a user agreement with the owner of a vacant property in Downtown. “The 383 N. Main St. property is prime real estate for special …
Update

Water service back on in part of Florence

  Water services have been restored in the area of Adamsville and Central roads.   A water main break took place in the area at around 9:15 a.m.  A water shut-off …
Multigenerational Center

Florence multigenerational center meetings on Thursday

Florence is holding two more open houses to allow the public to have its say about the town's proposed Multigenerational Center. The new open houses are at  3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, March …
Repairs

Break shuts off water service to part of Florence

A water shut-off is underway near Adamsville and Central roads due to a water line break. Crews have completed a majority of the repairs and anticipate restoring water service within the hour, …
Library

Pilot program will extend Florence Library hours

Starting Monday , April 1, the Viney Jones Library & Community Center will be open one extra day and for longer hours. The library will be launching a three-month pilot program to open …
Development

Chilly reception to proposed planned community in Florence

A proposal to rezone about 2,250 acres in Florence for a new potential master-planned community is getting some push back. At its May 18 meeting, the Florence Town Council heard the first reading of …
Water Conservation

CAC receives $325K in water conservation grants

Central Arizona College has been awarded two water conservation grants worth more than $325,000 from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The first grant, worth $183,286, is …
Light Pollution

Look to the dark skies in Pinal County

Pinal County is encouraging residents to take part in a Dark Sky Lights Out events across the county as part of International Dark Sky Week April 2-8. At its March 20 meeting, the Pinal County …
Community

Florence's Eggstravaganza is a hit

Florence residents went all out this weekend to celebrate the town's main spring event, Eggstravaganza. On Saturday, Eggstravaganza featured a pancake breakfast for the whole family. But that's …
Multigenerational Center

Florence adds public meetings for multigenerational center

Florence is holding two more open houses to allow the public to have its say about the town's proposed Multigenerational Center. The new open houses are at  3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, …
Government

Florence program making changes to stop discord

After almost two years of growing acrimony from residents, the town of Florence will hold a community meeting to discuss the SeeClickFix program. The program, launched in July 2022, was intended to …
Roads

County to discuss road maintenance with Florence residents

Florence residents are invited to attend a special open house to discuss road maintenance in Pinal County. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 at the  Viney Jones …
Business

Landsea Homes closes on 545 additional lots in San Tan Valley

Landsea Homes announced Thursday that it has closed on 545 additional homesites at the Wildera master-planned community in San Tan Valley. JEN Partners served as Landsea Homes land …
Things to Do

Hop on over to Florence’s Eggstravaganza on Saturday

Florence residents, get ready to hop on over to the town’s spring family friendly event. The town of Florence will be hosting its annual Eggstravaganza from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at …
Fundraising

Softball tourney in Florence rescheduled for May

The Eighth Annual Michelle Gallagher Co-Ed Softball Tournament  has been rescheduled to May after adverse field conditions due to  weather caused the tournament to be postponed on March 16.

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An Arizona Department of Water Resources report found all of Pinal County’s groundwater is spoken for. Yet over 700 rental homes have been approved in Casa Grande which circumvent water laws. …
Whether Republican, Independent or Democrat — R.I.D. — there should be no partisanship in public safety. Our law-enforcement professionals need our support by ensuring they receive the …
On Jan. 12, Gov. Hobbs released her Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Executive Budget proposal. While we recognize the state is facing a budgetary shortfall this year, we didn’t expect to see a proposed …
Things to do
Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

On the Road to Country Thunder in Florence

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
The last Historic Florence Walking Tour is set for Wednesday, March 20.

Take a walk through Historic Florence

The Pinal County Historical Museum’s last Florence Historic Walking Tour of the season is almost here. The tour starts at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 20 at the 1891 second Pinal County …
Game & Grub Night is a monthly family friendly event featuring music, food trucks and recreational games.

Florence's Game & Grub Night set for March 16

Game & Grub Night, the monthly family friendly event featuring music, food trucks and recreational games,  takes place this weekend. This month, Game & Grub Night runs from 4 to 8 …
The Michelle Gallagher Memorial Foundation softball tournament takes place Saturday, March 16 at Heritage Park.

Softball tourney in Florence raising funds for foundation

Come on out and watch some softball on Saturday, March 16 at Florence Heritage Park to benefit the Michelle Gallagher Memorial Foundation, which provides sports scholarships for kids. Attendees …
Rosalie Turner is president of the Friends of the San Tan Valley Library, The Friends will be holding a book sale at the library on March 23.

San Tan Valley Library to hold used book sale

Readers rejoice: a used book sale is coming up at the San Tan Valley Library. The Friends of the San Tan Valley Library’s “March Madness for Book Lovers” runs from 10 a.m. to …
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