by Melissa | Apr 7, 2014 | Florence, Government
By Melissa St. Aude | Casa Grande Dispatch The town of Florence will follow its original plan of building a new library and recreation facility on a 40-acre parcel across from Town Hall. Officials had considered a building at Sixth and Main streets, which was...
by Melissa | Apr 7, 2014 | Government
By Anthony Smith | Casa Grande Dispatch Last week, Sheriff Babeu wrote an op-ed announcing his intention to permanently reassign 20 deputies from rural areas within Pinal County to the San Tan Valley community effective June 1. The sheriff has the right to manage the...
by Melissa | Apr 7, 2014 | Maricopa
By Joey Chenoweth, Editor | Coolidge Examiner Some newfound fame for a local farming family has triggered new hope for the future of their operations while also leading them to uncover their history, which goes back further than previously imagined. Marcus D. Martin,...
by Melissa | Apr 7, 2014 | Economy, Government, Maricopa
By Kyle Daly | Maricopa Monitor The city’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year sweeps away a previously forecasted structural deficit in which expenditures were expected to exceed revenue by $500,000. Following a review process, city staff was able to drop an...
by Melissa | Apr 7, 2014 | Government, Maricopa
By Kyle Daly | Maricopa Monitor It’s true. Your local government has a drone. But don’t worry. Big Brother isn’t spying, and there aren’t any missiles attached. If you attended Maricopa’s 10th annual Salsa Festival on Saturday, you might have noticed a small...