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Here’s an easy way to give back to the community and get a ticket to the movies in the process. Exceptional Community Hospital and Ak-Chin Circle are hosting a school supply drive. If you drop off enough supplies, you can score a free movie ticket. See the list of needed supplies.

And have you ever wondered about the people behind the names of the various parks in Pinal County? Subscribers can read all about the history of various parks and the people behind the names in our latest edition of Pinal Ways. 

Also, have you nominated your favorite business for the Greatest of the Grande contest? We’re taking nominations through Aug. 19. Voting in the contest starts in September. 

Local NewsCommunity saddened at sudden passing of popular dairy farmer, planner DuganThe community was in shock over the news of the passing of colorful local identity Dennis Dugan on Monday.Read More

Local man spends 3 weeks in Ukraine helping peopleAs Mark Lamas of Florence and his teammate “Red” from California were driving from Poland into Ukraine, their first bit of good luck was picking up a hitchhiker named Alex.READ MORE

1 of 3 suspects in Eloy truck stop stabbing rejects plea offerOne of the three people charged in connection with a fatal stabbing near an Eloy truck stop in February 2020 rejected the plea bargain the state offered.READ MORESports

Castro loses phone in Pirates’ loss to DiamondbacksRodolfo Castro got the call-up and dropped a call in his return to the big leagues.READ MORE

Today’s Top VideoBeaned batter rises to console upset pitcher

A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas.WATCH HEREArea NewsCGUHS FFA earns three-star ratingCasa Grande Union High School’s FFA chapter has received a three-star rating in the 2022 National Chapter Awards.READ MORELarge ag-themed community proposed in FlorenceA large agricultural-style housing community, similar to Agritopia or Morrison Ranch in Gilbert, has been proposed for western Florence.READ MORE

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