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RJ Hamster

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Good morning RJ,

We’re starting the week with an incident that occured in Coolidge over the weekend. The Coolidge Police Department reported an officer involved shooting after a 74-year-old man, who had allegedly been making suicidal statements, pointed a gun at an officer. The incident is currently under investigation.

In local sports, the Vista Grande Spartans hit the road on Friday to play their season opener. The Spartan’s first game of 2023 couldn’t have gone better, defeating the Rio Rico Hawks handily. Check out the full recap here.

Plus, are you looking for a new book to read? Well, look no further than regional writer R.M. Tembreull’s “Stories, Legends and Truths from the Blighted Earth.” The book features fictional narratives and artifacts that progressively knit together a hidden world existing outside what humans perceive as reality. Read more about this new book.

Local News

Arboretum chief focused on AZ’s link to nature

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As a child growing up on a farm in southeastern Pennsylvania, Lynne Nemeth developed an appreciation for the natural world that remained part of her interests throughout the course of her life — so much so that she even turned her passion for nature into a career.

Casa Grande man accused of assaulting a police officer

A 19-year-old Casa Grande man has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer along with other charges.

Barro edges out former team, Cougars lose season opener

Former CG Union head coach Jake Barro, now in his second season at the helm of the Corona squad, told PinalCentral he was not necessarily looking forward to the game. After the dust settled, Barro described the experience of coaching against the team he led to a state championship as “not fun.”

Sports

Florence falls to Valley Christian in back-and-forth slugfest

Just two years ago, nobody would have expected the Florence Gophers to hang with a top 3A Conference contender like the Chandler Valley Christian Trojans. However, after a vastly improved squad won eight games last year, the perception of the Gophers has completely changed.

Today’s Top Video

Simple or Not Kitchen: Epazote

Check out the latest video from the Simple or Not Kitchen on bringing the plant Epazote from the flower pot to the kitchen.

Area News

Casa Grande man charged with arson

A 44-year-old Casa Grande man is accused of arson after allegedly trying to burn a mail truck in Casa Grande.

Pinal Partnership: Workforce development in Pinal on track

For anybody who has lived in Pinal County for even a little time, you’ve witnessed how Pinal County is evolving. While agriculture remains a vital industry, the economic development landscape is quickly evolving to include high-tech manufacturing and associated supply chain industries.