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A group of volunteers in Saddlebrooke took it upon themselves to help some canine friends by donating 125 customized dog beds to the Pinal County Animal Care and Control Center. Joy and Bud Wegner began the project in 2018 and worked with shelter staff to design an economical bed that would be both comfortable and safe.

In Maricopa, the Maricopa Community Theatre is searching for local talent to be a part of their rendition of the hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical “In the Heights.” Auditions will be held in early March, and all are welcome to audition for a spot in the show.

And, in crime news, Paul Matus, an alleged ranking member of the Mexican Mafia gang, pleaded not guilty earlier this week to another charge in an incident while awaiting trial. According to one prosecutor, Matus continues to be a danger to everyone at the county jail, which is why the prosecution is requesting he be tried as soon as possible.

Local News

Third time’s a charm: Nana’s Coffee Shoppe celebrates opening of drive-thru location

Last year presented a series of challenges to local Nana’s Coffee Shoppe owner Kristen Szakacs. A slow summer season prompted the temporary closure and renovation of the original Coolidge Avenue store in an effort to generate fresh interest.

Police respond to threats, fake gun at CG schools

The Casa Grande Police Department on Wednesday responded to Cactus Middle School and McCartney Ranch Elementary School to investigate an online threat.

Miller asks for public presentation on former elections director

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors privately discussed the employment contract of previous Pinal Elections Director Virginia Ross Wednesday, but one supervisor asked that the matter be made public at a future board meeting.

Sports

CG Union drops physical battle with top-ranked Campo Verde

The Casa Grande Union boys basketball is searching for a home a way from home while trying to wrap up the regular season on the right track as they have their eyes set on the program’s first postseason appearance since the 2015-16 season.

Today’s Top Video

Sara Curtis’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ stunt

Eloy City Councilmember Sara Curtis’ scene on the TV show “Hell’s Kitchen.”

WATCH HERE

Area News

Elks’ Repass recognized for work on blood drives

Casa Grande resident and Casa Grande Valley Elks Lodge 1957 member Diana Repass has been awarded the American Red Cross MVP Award at a luncheon held in Tempe.

Casa Grande-based Revolution Cheer teams on winning streak

Two Casa Grande-based competitive cheerleading teams from Revolution Sports Center have won first place in their divisions at their first all-state cheerleading competition of the season.