Forum for candidates tackles business

Forum for candidates tackles business By MARK COWLING Staff Writer  Florence’s three mayoral candidates were asked how they’d help the town “become more business-friendly” Tuesday in the first of two candidate forums sponsored by APS and the Greater Florence Chamber...
San Tan Valley discusses incorporation

San Tan Valley discusses incorporation

San Tan discusses incorporation By MARK COWLING | Coolidge Examiner  SAN TAN VALLEY — Most of the San Tan Valley residents attending a public meeting last week are opposed to the community becoming a city. But those who would like to see a vote on the matter are...
Deputies back Volkmer over Voyles in PCAO race

Deputies back Volkmer over Voyles in PCAO race

Deputies back Volkmer over Voyles in PCAO race By KATIE CAMPBELL | Casa Grande Dispatch FLORENCE — After snubbing “Law and Order” teammate Steve Henry for Pinal County sheriff, the Pinal County Deputies Association has now delivered another endorsement that further...

Casa Grande matriarch to reach century mark

Casa Grande matriarch to reach century mark By KEVIN REAGAN | Casa Grande Dispatch CASA GRANDE — The matriarch of the family that donated land for the city’s community recreation center turns 100 on Sunday. Carlotta Gilbert has lived a life committed to investing in...
Mayor of Superior pleads not guilty to theft charge

Mayor of Superior pleads not guilty to theft charge

Mayor of Superior pleads not guilty to theft charge By KATIE CAMPBELL | Casa Grande Dispatch PHOENIX — Superior Mayor Jayme Valenzuela pleaded not guilty Thursday to one felony count of theft, a charge brought by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich after the...