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A late bill totaling $17,800 for transportation software tested the patience of Florence school board members at their regularly scheduled meeting this month, with the board voting 3-2 not to pay.

Some good news for Casa Grande residents hoping to do their part to help the environment: CG may just bring recycling back to the city after canceling the service two years ago. 

Plus, here’s what else is happening in area news: 

– A Pinal County justice court is launching a new initiative to help clean up San Tan Valley roadways. Looking for volunteer opportunities? Find out how you can get involved here. 

– No more bull: Police had to block off a residential street in Tucson to corral a loose bull until ranchers arrived to help catch it. Ranchers are currently seeking the bull’s rightful owner. 

– “A good time to plan my cremation”: The joys of the internet, an embarrassing situation in a hardware store — Bill Coates discusses it all in his latest column.  

Local NewsMining Festival and Burro Run set for SuperiorWith its annual mining festival and burro run set for Oct. 22 through Oct. 24, the town of Superior takes the spotlight.Read More

GRIC to build casino off Hunt HighwayThe Gila River Indian Community plans to build a new casino on tribal property at the intersection of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway near the Pinal-Maricopa county line.READ MOREDPS stops vehicle with six people allegedly in the country illegallyArizona Department of Public Safety troopers stopped a vehicle carrying six people who had entered the country illegally and arrested the driver, who had also allegedly entered the country illegally.READ MORESports

Gophers take down Sabercats in three setsThe Florence Gophers have had an up and down season. Going into their match against South Central region rival San Tan Foothills with an 18-15-3 record, the team looked for improvement and to get an early edge against the Sabercats.READ MORE

Today’s Top VideoAZ DPS Paria Canyon Coconino Canyon rescueThe Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger 1 air rescue unit rescued three hikers who were stranded after flash flooding in Paria Canyon, west of Page. A trooper-paramedic was lowered 191 feet into the canyon to help air lift the hikers out.
WATCH NOWArea NewsThis year’s Country Thunder was a sold-out showCountry Thunder 2021 is one for the record books.READ MORENew congressional district is poised to pit Gosar against O’HalleranArizona’s northern congressional district that includes the Navajo Nation and numerous other tribes won’t include Mohave County, leaving it with a solid GOP advantage but not overwhelmingly Republican.READ MORE

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