Country Thunder arrives in Florence | Daily Headlines

April 7, 2022
by RJ Hamster

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Good morning RJ,

It is Country Thunder Thursday. The four-day country music festival starts today near Florence. If you’re looking for details on this year’s event or want to reminisce about last year’s festival, check out this special section on the PinalCentral website.

In other news, two Pinal County men have been charged with sexual offenses with a minor. A 32-year-old Casa Grande man has been indicted on several charges after police conducted a long investigation into numerous alleged sexual liaisons with a juvenile near Villago Park Lake.

And, a 46-year-old San Tan Valley man faces numerous sexual exploitation charges related to showing pornographic images to a juvenile.

Local News

New programs offered at state’s most unusual park

A lot is happening at McFarland State Park. From “Ernest Talks,” its new speaker series on thought-provoking topics, to updated exhibits, and even to becoming the first Certified Autism Center in Florence, visitors are being treated to exciting new programs and services at Arizona’s most unusual state park.

Tax hike should go to police and fire, Florence councilwoman says

A Town Council member recommended that any primary property tax increase the council may approve be dedicated to public safety.

Workforce education, tech skills available at Florence Library

The Town Council received an update Monday on new educational opportunities at Florence Community Library during National Library Week.

Sports

Cardinals providing football opportunities for girls

With women increasingly involved in a variety of sports in the United States, football appears to be the final frontier with regards to opportunities for women and girls to participate.

Today’s Top Video

Back Story: Casa Grande Elementary School’s new superintendent

Casa Grande Reporter Jodie Newell has the details on the new Casa Grande Elementary School District superintendent.

WATCH HERE

Area News

Santa Cruz Museum to sell some items

Some items deemed nonessential will be sold from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Eloy Santa Cruz Historic Museum.

Hundreds attend Coolidge Airport’s last Fly-In of the season

Plenty were in attendance at the last Coolidge Airport Fly-In of the season over the weekend.

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Country Thunder arrives in Florence | Daily Headlines

Country Thunder arrives in Florence | Daily Headlines

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