Egg prices rise, as does interest in raising chickens

RJ Hamster

Egg prices rise, as does interest in raising chickens…

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Good morning RJ,

The city of Maricopa is asking residents to give their input on transportation and roadway concerns in the West Pinal County region via a survey, and anyone interested has through today to complete it. Learn more about the survey, and what it aims to do, here.

Looking for a way to give back to the community and enjoy a night out? Then you might want to check out the Night of Stars, happening at the Windmill Winery on Feb. 10. This fun event, which features live entertainment and catering, raises money to help support students at Central Arizona College. This story is for subscribers. Not a PinalCentral Subscriber? We have a great Valentine’s Day deal happening now. Check it out.

Plus, if you’re interested in learning more about what else is happening around Pinal County this weekend, be sure to check out this afternoon’s A&E Blast — sent to our newsletter subscribers every Friday at 3 p.m.

Local News

Historic home tour shows off how history, homes evolved through the decades

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In the town of Florence, history is on display every day. And at least once a year, during the historic home tour, the public is invited to see how people live amongst that history each day.

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Supervisors vote for delayed release of report on employee complaints

After a lengthy discussion and an hour-long closed-door meeting for legal advice, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Wednesday to release an outside investigator’s report on complaints made by two Pinal County Attorney employees who are suing the county.

Sports

Gophers get first postseason win since 2010

After racking up just five wins in the past five seasons, this season is one nobody saw coming from the Florence boys soccer team.

Today’s Top Video

Pinal’s People — Nancy & Tony Smith

Anthony & Nancy Smith, former and current mayors of Maricopa, talk about what made them choose Maricopa in the first place, their service in the community and much more on the latest episode of Pinal’s People.

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Area News

Pinal tribes among 15 splitting $580M to fulfill water rights

Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million in federal money this year for water rights settlements, the Biden administration announced Thursday.

1st phase of Mexican solar project to be operating in April

In April, Mexico plans to power up the first phase of a huge solar energy project near a beach town popular with tourists making the short drive from the United States.