Did you hear that Central Pinal Justice of the Peace Brett Eisele is resigning? We broke the news on Friday but, in case you missed it, you can review it here. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has started seeking a replacement to serve out the remainder of Eisele’s term.

What we need right now is some fudge: Although fudge doesn’t have a commemorative day in December, plenty of people still see this delicious mix of butter, chocolate, sugar and milk as a festive necessity. Melissa St. Aude has a recipe that simplifies the process of making fudge: Make it in the microwave.

Already missing Casa Grande’s Winter Wonderland in Peart Park or the Electric Light parade? Relive the magic by checking our footage of this year’s wonderland and the light parade.

In area news, advocates for wild horses living around the Salt River are worried that a reduction in water releases from Saguaro Lake means the Salt River Project is jeopardizing the food source the horses depend on.