ELEVEN MILE CORNER — Even in the blazing heat of the summer, Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology veterinary science students and shelter volunteers are hard at work providing nutrit…
CASA GRANDE — Many people from Coolidge and across Pinal County know Tom Shope as an owner of Shope’s IGA market. Others might know him as the former mayor of Coolidge, and some, the former Justice of the Peace for the Coolidge-Florence court.
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 — Around November of last year, Imagine Prep Elementary School counselor Tanya Best began nominating a group of students for a special summer learning program. Of the 10 students she nominated, one was passionate enough to go through the lengthy application process and was accepted.
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.
FLORENCE — The Coolidge man charged in the 2012 death of a Casa Grande man has been ruled competent to stand trial, though no one as of Friday morning had informed him of the ruling.
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 — Over the summer, while some students may be traveling, relaxing by the pool or hanging out with friends, some in the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology cosmetology program are hard at work earning the required technical experience they will need to enter the field of h…
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 — Not only does local favorite Pita Patio Grill serve up delicious authentic Greek gyros, savory burgers and fresh crispy fries, they now also offer an opportunity to escape to Greece for a night in the middle of the Coolidge desert.
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.
ELOY — Mary Lou Rosales is well-known throughout Pinal County for her work helping the poor and homeless.
SIGNAL PEAK — Citizens who’ve paid the Pinal Regional Transportation Authority’s half-cent sales tax for the last few years aren’t likely to see refunds, state legislators said Friday morning at the monthly Pinal Partnership breakfast.
SIGNAL PEAK — Central Arizona College will receive more than $1.4 million to help ensure low-income and first-generation college students earn a degree.
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.
FLORENCE — A tentative annual budget topping $1 billion was approved 4-1 Wednesday by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
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 — The Coolidge Fire Department and Public Works are currently on the scene working to contain a large fire that started in one of the city’s burn pits at Skousen and Martin roads around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
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.
FLORENCE — A 54-year-old Coolidge man has been indicted on one manslaughter charge for allegedly crashing into two vehicles on April 27, killing another driver.
COOLIDGE — Students Against Destructive Decisions and Students Taking a New Direction Youth Coalition stood before the City Council last week to present facts and figures about tobacco-related house fires in recognition of May 31 as “World No Tobacco Day.”
COOLIDGE — Coolidge local Mary Ann Estes got to open her own beauty and jewelry boutique in late April after dreaming of the day since high school.
COOLIDGE — It was an emotional night as students, faculty and families gathered on the Imagine Prep Coolidge football field May 24 to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2022 graduating class. Some students said farewell to a campus that has been their home since kindergarten.
COOLIDGE — Coolidge High School graduates celebrated the end of their public schooling on May 26 with a grand ceremony, featuring a boisterous crowd, fireworks and a lively after-party on the field.
COOLIDGE — A letter sent out in March by Fireworks Productions of Arizona “sent out a panic in the Parks and Rec world,” said Parks Director Ricky LaPaglia on May 23. The panic: what will cities around the state do when their main supplier for Fourth of July fireworks reports they’ve gone th…
COOLIDGE — Coolidge Junior High School will be returning to its original location, with a new principal, in July. After seven years closely neighboring Coolidge High School, the growing junior high will finally get the “opportunity to build their own, unique culture,” said district Director …
COOLIDGE — First-year school therapist Melonie Call is pioneering a new therapeutic photography group to help students dealing with difficult emotions brought on by the pandemic at Heartland Ranch Elementary.
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.
CASA GRANDE — Those who bank with Great Western Bank will notice a name-change at their favorite branch.
CASA GRANDE — Three Pinal County war veterans will be among those honored Monday, May 30, at a special Memorial Day celebration at Mountain View Cemetery.
COOLIDGE — An eight-week fall-prevention course entitled “A Matter of Balance” runs on Wednesdays, June 1 through July 20.
COOLIDGE — The Coolidge Fire Department extinguished a fire on Friday that destroyed a home at Seventh Street and Wilson Avenue.
FLORENCE — The 57-year-old Coolidge man accused of killing a Casa Grande man in Maricopa and bombing a Social Security office almost 10 years ago has faced a lot of turns in the judicial system.
COOLIDGE — Stacey Rich is only in her second year as career and technical education director and assistant principal at Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology. However, the enthusiasm she showed in her presentation at CAVIT’s May Membership Luncheon had the feeling of someone who has…
FLORENCE — Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh, R-Coolidge, heard skepticism from some of his fellow supervisors Wednesday about the size of his office staff.
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.
COOLIDGE – Imagine Prep senior, Kevin Miranda has had the Salutatorian distinction in his sights since junior year. Being notified he was very high in the running for the distinction last year gave him the motivation to finish his high school career strong.
COOLIDGE — The Coolidge Unified School District Governing Board held an especially celebratory and lively meeting with every seat filled in the large district auditorium.
COOLIDGE — Imagine Prep High School Valedictorian Diana Leon has dreams of following in her parents’ footsteps and starting her own business.
COOLIDGE – Coolidge High School senior Cheyenne Newton will be attending the University of Arizona tuition-free after graduating top of her class out of 120 students.
COOLIDGE – Aspiring travel nurse and 2022 Coolidge High School Salutatorian Alexis Borboa wants to thank the unsung heroes of public education in her salutatory speech on May 26.
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.
Coolidge High School’s 2022 graduating class are the recipients of close to $2 million in scholarships. Here is the list of students and their awards this year:
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.
GLENDALE — Although the prep basketball season is still in its peak hibernation stage, some programs aren’t using that as an excuse and are getting back on the court, testing their skills. Ove…
Player of the Year: Danika Bryant (SR, Superior)
COOLIDGE — The goal of expanding a pipeline of basketball talent in Coolidge took another step forward this summer, with sold-out youth camps and the varsity program facing top-level competiti…
Player of the Year: Ethan Hatch (SR, Poston Butte)
ELEVEN MILE CORNER — Even in the blazing heat of the summer, Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology veterinary science students and shelter volunteers are hard at work providing nutrit…
COOLIDGE — Around November of last year, Imagine Prep Elementary School counselor Tanya Best began nominating a group of students for a special summer learning program. Of the 10 students she …
COOLIDGE — Over the summer, while some students may be traveling, relaxing by the pool or hanging out with friends, some in the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology cosmetology progr…
SIGNAL PEAK — Central Arizona College will receive more than $1.4 million to help ensure low-income and first-generation college students earn a degree.
COOLIDGE — Students Against Destructive Decisions and Students Taking a New Direction Youth Coalition stood before the City Council last week to present facts and figures about tobacco-related…
COOLIDGE — It was an emotional night as students, faculty and families gathered on the Imagine Prep Coolidge football field May 24 to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2022 graduating class…