COOLIDGE — The Coolidge Public Library is on the receiving end of yet another generous grant for the 2022 fiscal year. This most recent grant comes from the state and the Arizona Library Association.

COOLIDGE — Recently during the hottest and driest part of the day, the Skousen and Martin Road city burn pit suddenly caught fire.

RANDOLPH — “Randolph isn’t going anywhere,” Juneteenth event organizer Davina Mayfield said Saturday night.

COOLIDGE — Last month, after seven years without a budget increase, the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce requested a nearly 38% raise for the following fiscal year. It was tabled that night. However, when the issue came forward again at the June 13 meeting, a decision was made.

COOLIDGE — The Randolph Working Group, Salt River Project and Pinal County officials met Friday in the Coolidge Council Chambers to discuss steps to aid the community in achieving historical designation for Randolph at the state or national level.

COOLIDGE — For four months, Salt River Project and Pinal County officials as well as a select group of Randolph residents have met every second Friday to discuss mitigation efforts for the unincorporated, industry-bordered town of Randolph.

COOLIDGE — According to Coolidge Fire Chief Mark Dillon, a residential fire that occurred in the early hours on Sunday claimed one life.

COOLIDGE — For nearly two years, business partners Jeanette Karczmarski and Vince Perazzo worked behind the scenes to revive a historic Coolidge establishment: Shorty’s Bar on Central Avenue.

COOLIDGE — Those traveling between Florence and Coolidge on State Route 287 should expect delays Friday through Monday as pavement resurfacing gets underway.

COOLIDGE — U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-Ariz., hosted his first town hall in Coolidge in nearly two years on June 1. In his campaign for a third term in the U.S. House, O’Halleran has been touring his vast district since January this year.

COOLIDGE — Just off Main Street and Coolidge Avenue, a local hidden gem serving handcrafted beverages and fresh pastries can be found. Settled in amongst a beautiful desert garden and patio, Nana’s Coffee Shoppe offers a sanctuary for residents of all ages.

COOLIDGE — The Coolidge Public Library is hoping to be able to make internet access more readily accessible to local families in need of it.

COOLIDGE — Two enthusiastic, seasoned library assistants have been working tirelessly throughout what could be considered the library’s “off-season” in order to coordinate an enriching, jam-packed summer learning program for the ages, which kicked off with a splash last week at San Carlos Park.

COOLIDGE — U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-01, says securing water for Pinal residents and farmers as well as pushing to add a stoplight at an often hazardous State Route intersection near Coolidge are currently among his top priorities.

COOLIDGE — Monday evening, Councilmember Benjamin Navarro announced he will be stepping down in order to take his new position as the city’s public works director.

COOLIDGE — The Coolidge Fire Department extinguished a fire on Friday that destroyed a home at Seventh Street and Wilson Avenue.

COOLIDGE — On Saturday, the Disabled American Veterans Coolidge Chapter will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. at Heritage Valley Memorial Park Cemetery to honor community veterans.

RANDOLPH — Weeks after Randolph residents celebrated a significant victory over a large power plant expansion, both the utility and project opponents are standing firm as the battle promises to continue.

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COOLIDGE — Six members of the Coolidge Cottonpatchers, a local chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, presented Army veteran Justin Jack Best with a quilt of valor May 12.