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Help needed this week to weed out invasive plant species at Peralta Regional Park

Join the Pinal County Parks and Trails Department Wednesday and Thursday in removing invasive plant species from Peralta Regional Park, 17975 Peralta Road in Gold Canyon. Volunteers will be …
Things to do

Pinal County Parks & Trails hosting dark sky guided hike Friday

International Dark Skies week may be over, but the dark sky adventures continue. With the success of the first hike during Dark Skies Week, Pinal County Parks & Trails will host a dark sky guided …
Parks & Recreation

New tenants move into new Queen Creek park’s lake

Opening day is getting closer for Frontier Family Park and some new residents already are calling the place home. On Thursday, the Queen Creek Parks & Recreation Department began stocking …
Crime

Man accused in San Tan Valley shooting arrested in Mesa

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in Mesa in connection with a non-fatal shooting in San Tan Valley. At around 1:10 a.m., March 29, PCSO was called to a home off Gantzel …
Public Safety

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Queen Creek Police Department will be o hand to help residents safely dispose of prescriptio drugs.   If you have unused or expired prescription drugs that you're not sure what to …

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Florence Unified to end late bus routes at San Tan schools

Students at schools in the Florence Unified School District who take after-hours extracurricular activities will have to find new ways to get back home. FUSD has announced that beginning in the …
General Plan

Queen Creek meeting with neighbors on major town plan

The town of Queen Creek is currently considering a major General Plan amendment that if approved, would provide potential opportunities to consider limited commercial development within the Rural …
Education

Queen Creek Elementary receives $24K Meta grant

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently donated $24,000 to support a technology program at Queen Creek Elementary. The donation was approved during the Queen Creek Unified School District …
Middle School

Florence Unified discusses San Tan Valley middle school plans

On Monday, members of an exploratory committee with the Florence Unified School District will be discussing plans for the district to transition to a middle-school model. The meeting take …
Education

Dad-led PTO initiative gives Cortina Elementary 'Rad Dadz'

The Cortina Elementary Rad Dadz group formed organically, bonding over shared interests. Rad Dadz is a group focused on friendship and active involvement in their children's school. It's a …
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Earth Month

Monday is 'fast pass' recycle deadline in Queen Creek

Monday is the last day to register for a Fast Pass for this month’s QC Recycles drive-thru event. The event starts at 7 a.m., Saturday, April 20 at the Queen Creek Field Operations …
Public Safety

Queen Creek police recruiting

The Queen Creek Police Department is currently hiring police officer recruits. “QCPD is seeking recruits who align with the organization’s philosophy of community-based policing and …
Country Thunder

Pinal County attorney: stay safe, sober during Country Thunder

The Pinal County Attorney’s Office was off and running on the first day of Country Thunder on Thursday by educating festival attendees about the dangers of drinking and driving. By early …
Roadways

Queen Creek bringing new lighting solutions

Solar roadway lighting is allowing the Queen Creek Public Works Department to find lighting solutions for different locations around the town. Solar roadway lights: Bring visibility …
Elections

Biggs to meet newcomer in Congressional District 5 House race

Congressional District 5 covers an area seen as strongly Republican with one of the most visible members of the House Freedom Caucus holding the seat. But that has not stopped a newcomer from …
Holiday Events

Some residents applaud, condemn Queen Creek replacing signature event

Some residents are showing support and others are opposing Queen Creek’s decision to drop the Trunk or Treat Halloween event this year. “After careful consideration, effective this …

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Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Today's the day for Road to Country Thunder

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
Road to Country Thunder takes place from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 6 on Historic Main Street in Florence.

Meet the artists of Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder makes its way to Historic Main Street this weekend and the music will be thundering. The “party before the party” is from the producers of Country Thunder, …
Watch K9s in action during Queen Creek's Public Safety Day on April 6.

Get ready for Queen Creek's Public Safety Day

Join the Queen Creek Police and Queen Creek Fire & Medical Departments as they celebrate Public Safety Day. The event runs from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 6 at the parking lot of the Law …
Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company rehearse for their upcoming musical, "Chicago Teen Edition."

Enjoy ‘All That Jazz' at Queen Creek High’s ‘Chicago’

Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company are rea dy to give the audience that “old razzle dazzle” as they prepare to perform “Chicago Teen Edition.” The …
Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Road to Country Thunder coming to southeast Valley

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …

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