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Seeds of Change Gala nearly sold out as event enters 21st year
It might be fair to say that growth is the theme this year for The Seeds of Change Gala. The 21st Annual Royal Christmas edition is nearly sold out, with […]
Get Ready for a Day of Fall Fun at the 2026 Spooktacular Fall Festival!
Maricopa County WIC and Arizona State University invite families to enjoy a FREE community celebration filled with games, trick-or-treating, music, giveaways, and family fun.
Woman faces shoplifting charges, assault warrant after Walmart arrest
A 41-year-old woman is facing shoplifting charges on top of a warrant for assault after she attempted to steal more than $52 in merchandise from Walmart. Maricopa police responded to […]
Popular 3rd Thursday Concert Series Returns to Centennial Pavilion This Fall
Turn up the music! After a fun first season, the 3rd Thursday Concert Series is returning to Centennial Pavilion in Downtown Fountain Hills this fall with six total nights of free live music, food and fun under the stars.
City of Casa Grande
Published September 23CGFD Awarded $351,510 FEMA Grant to Expand Firefighter Cancer Screening and Prevention
The Casa Grande Fire Department has been awarded $351,510 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to establish an enhanced cancer screening and early-detection program for Casa Grande firefighters.
Man accused of rock-and-tool break-in at Maricopa vape shop
A man accused of trying to break into a vape shop with a rock was found wandering in a nearby parking lot with a backpack full of tools, according to […]
Sushi, poke and teriyaki are coming to this Maricopa restaurant space
The former Asian Seoul’s Copa Kitchen space is going from dine-in to quick serve when Sakura Asian Kitchen opens next month. Following some renovations, including a counter and a dividing […]
Superior Schools brings community together to support students
Superior Unified School District held its first Community and Family Engagement (CAFE) event, bringing parents, school staff, local businesses, civic and faith leaders, educators and neighbors together to discuss ways to support students. Participants shared ideas for projects…
The 44th annual Oracle Run is on Halloween
On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, Oracle Historical Society will host the 44th Annual Oracle Run. The event is one of OHS’ most successful fundraising ventures, and includes a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk. This year, costumes are encouraged and there will be a prize for best…
Copper Corridor Roundup: Highlights and hard-fought matches for local volleyball teams
It was a busy week for the Copper Corridor high school volleyball teams. HAYDEN vs. SUPERIOR: The Lady Lobos began last week with an away match at Superior to take on the Lady Panthers. It was a back-and-forth game, but in the end the Lady Lobos fell short to the Lady Panthers…
San Manuel, Ray to host Homecoming games this week
It was a week full of tough meetups on the gridiron, as the Copper Corridor Friday Night Lights continue to shine on this season. SAN MANUEL vs. HAYDEN: The Miners of San Manuel traveled to Lobo territory last Friday to take on hosts Hayden. The Miners were set to receive from…
Arthur Pungas Romero Jr.
Arthur “Moochie” Pungas Romero Jr. was born on March 23, 1956, and raised in Superior, Arizona, a place he loved deeply. Superior was more than the town he called home, it was part of who he was, woven into his memories, his work, his creativity, and the way he understood the…