News across Pinal County
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…
Jose Abelardo Romero
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Abelardo Romero, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones. Jose was born in Sonora, Mexico, on July 26, 1955, and eventually made his way to Hayden,…
Jackie Frank ‘Jay’ Cardwell
Jackie Frank “Jay” Cardwell, 77, of Kearny, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 3, 2026, in Globe Arizona. Jay was born on June 17, 1949, in McKinney, Texas to John W. And Doris J. Cardwell of Wylie Texas. Jay’s family started traveling in 1958 due to his father was a […]
Fake or novelty $20 bill passed at recent event in Mammoth
Counterfeit $20 bills have frequently targeted Arizona businesses and consumers, with local cases ranging from highly visible “movie prop” money to sophisticated counterfeiting rings. Because the $20 bill is one of the most commonly counterfeited denominations in the United…
SPATS auditioning for upcoming play
Have you ever dreamed of acting or being in the performance of a play? If the answer is yes, then you might be interested in auditioning for a new play that SPATS Theater is preparing for. On Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m., auditions will be held for Dating In […]
Blimp spotted over the Tri-Community
The Goodyear Blimp was spotted over San Manuel and Oracle on Monday, Sept. 14. The last visit was back in 1959 (to our recollection). Many thanks to Parrish Traweek for the photo of the sighting and to Kevin Armburst for the scan of the historic photo from the San Manuel Miner.
A lifelong love of sports inspires new book from Province writer
When working with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s communications team, Tom Schuman recalls sitting on a bus in 2006 with then–Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. He didn’t quite know how to […]
Pinal Partnership: 2026 Data Centers Breakfast
October 2, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Pinal Partnership: 2026 Data Centers Breakfast | Gold Canyon Golf Resort | 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118
Golf after dark? This new Maricopa business has you covered
Maricopa’s newest golf option won’t require sunscreen, a tee time or even daylight. Back Nine Golf is bringing a 24/7 indoor golf simulator to 41724 W. Smith-Enke Road, with the […]
Mammograms and mocktails? This Maricopa event has both
Mammograms and mocktails might not be the pairing that immediately comes to mind for a Saturday morning. But for Lashanda Brown, the combination is a way to make an important […]
City of Casa Grande
Published September 22City of Casa Grande Announces Appointment of Public Works Director
The City of Casa Grande is pleased to announce the appointment of David Malewitz as its new Public Works Director.
Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns
If your usual route along John Wayne Parkway includes a U-turn, you’ll soon need a new plan. In the next few days, Maricopa will prohibit U-turns at most intersections along […]