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Folks living near the Section 11 wastewater treatment plant in San Tan Valley that used to be owned by Johnson Utilities may not have to hold their breath any longer. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved zoning for a new wastewater plant by EPCOR to replace the troubled Section 11 plant. EPCOR purchased Johnson Utilities last year. 

You know what else stinks? The reversal of that umpire’s call at last night’s Diamondbacks game. Get the details on what happened and see how the Diamondbacks fared for the rest of the game against the Miami Marlins.

On a slightly fresher note, nothing brings a crowd faster than the words “Free pizza.” The staff at PinalCentral got to try two new pizzas from Peter Piper Pizza in Casa Grande: the fiery meatball and MBP meat lover’s pizzas. Read what staff thought about the two new, limited-time-only flavors.

Local NewsCommunity help gets Maricopa Pantry back helping those in needSince a fire in March took much of what it had stored up, the community has showered Maricopa Pantry with overwhelming support to get it back up and running..Read More

CG murder defendant told to stop contacting Maricopa man’s next of kinThe 18-year-old Casa Grande man who has been indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of a Maricopa man at a party on Dec. 19 was warned for him and his family to stop contacting the alleged victim’s family.READ MORE

County attorney gives update on Keep Pinal Pristine programThe county’s attempts to prevent dumping in the desert is making a dent. County Attorney Ken Volkmer gave the Pinal County Board of Supervisors an update on the office’s Keep Pinal Pristine program at an April 27 meeting.
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ALA-Ironwood’s second year program gets first postseason winIt’s been an impressive start for the American Leadership Academy-Ironwood boys volleyball program which is in its second year of existence and is also competing in its second postseason.READ MORE

Today’s Top VideoSimple or Not Kitchen: Suspicious strawberries

PinalCentral Arts & Entertainment Editor Melissa St. Aude tests a series of internet videos suggesting that soaking strawberries in salted water for a few minutes will pull worms, spiders and bugs from deep inside the berries.WATCH HEREArea NewsSCVUHS senior Chavez earns prestigious title of Flinn ScholarWhile Santa Cruz Valley Union High School may be one of the smaller schools in the state, a focus on academic excellence is always a high priority. Diego Chavez is proof of that emphasis in the classroom, as the senior was named one of the 2022 Flinn Scholars.READ MOREArizona City Fire District announces Summer Water DaysWith harsh Arizona heat starting to ramp up, the Arizona City Fire District has announced the return of one of the community’s favorite events, Summer Water and Safety Days.READ MORE

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