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The Coolidge Examiner is the #1 source for news in Coolidge, AZ. Online edition: PinalCentral.com Kramer Sr. The Kramers formed Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.

The Coolidge Examiner was first published in 1930 – 15 years before the city of Coolidge incorporated. An excerpt from the 1980 Arizona Newspapers Association directory states, “History says the first copy off the press was placed in the hands of former President [Calvin] Coolidge at the dedication of Coolidge Dam, the second copy was presented to Charles Stauffer, publisher of the Arizona Republi

can in Phoenix, and that the third was given to the much-celebrated comedian-commentator Will Rogers of Oklahoma.”

Ruth and Donovan M. purchased the newspapers in Casa Grande, Eloy, Florence and Coolidge in 1962, 1967, 1970 and 1971, respectively, and over the next few decades purchased and consolidated two newspapers in Arizona City, and started the Maricopa Monitor. They also own the White Mountain Independent and WMICentral.com, covering Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Springerville, St. Johns and Snowflake. Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. and White Mountain Publishing Co. are operated under Kramer Media. The White Mountain Independent was recognized as non-daily Newspaper of the Year in 2014. In mid-2016, the Kramer family purchased The Payson Roundup. The Payson Roundup and Payson.com cover the surrounding Payson Rim Country communities of Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry at the base of the Mogollon Rim. The Payson Roundup has been recognized as Newspaper of the Year 12 times by the Arizona Newspapers Association as well as being honored as the Nation’s Best Newspaper by the Inland Press Association. The Arizona Newspapers Association named Donovan M. a Master Editor-Publisher in 1976 and inducted him into the Arizona Newspapers Hall of Fame in 1998. Ruth Kramer is now company president, and Donovan Kramer Jr. and Kara K. Cooper are co-publishers of the company’s publications. Brian Kramer, son of Donovan Jr., is the publisher of the White Mountain Independent and Payson Roundup. Kara’s daughter, Zoe Cooper, is the Special Projects Director for the company. All of the children and grandchildren have worked at the newspapers growing up. The family remains active in ANA and National Newspaper Association, as well as other press organizations. The Central Saver, delivered on Tuesdays, provides advertisers added value by covering the market with a shopper format. This product reaches over 43,000 households in the Casa Grande Valley each week. Realtors and affiliated businesses “reach out” through the Arizona Real Estate Buyers’ Guide, which is distributed to locations in the East Valley, Tri-Valley, White Mountain and Payson communities and available online at PinalCentral.com, WMICentral.com and Payson.com each month. Pinal Ways, the company’s countywide quarterly magazine, features people, places and events – often with a historical flavor. PinalCentral.com is the market’s leader for local news and advertising. Each month it attracts 2 million page views and growing. Blossom Digital Marketing is the company’s digital marketing division for local, small businesses. These newspapers and other publications cover an area of more than 140 miles east to west and 50 miles from north to south; a sprawling and dynamic area that includes Pinal County – Arizona’s third most populous. This vital area, not as thoroughly covered by any other medium or combination of media, includes more than 430,000 people, engaged in such diverse occupations as farming, cattle ranching and feeding, to manufacturing, tourism and retail sales.

07/03/2024

Salt River Project is seeking to add battery storage to its solar ranch in northwest Florence.

FLORENCE — Salt River Project is seeking to add battery storage to its solar ranch in northwest Florence.

07/03/2024

A child who ingested fentanyl was taken to a hospital after being found not breathing.

COOLIDGE — A child who ingested fentanyl was taken to a hospital after being found not breathing.

07/03/2024

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07/03/2024

City Council members approved a casino grant application to help develop Regional Park and also appointed a new city magistrate.

COOLIDGE — City Council members approved a casino grant application to help develop Regional Park and also appointed a new city magistrate.

07/02/2024

After five years as executive director of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, Roger Biede has submitted his resignation.

FLORENCE — After five years as executive director of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, Roger Biede has submitted his resignation.

07/02/2024

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07/02/2024

For decades, Florence locals talked about the time Alex Gay tried to fly in 1917. A talented blacksmith, locksmith and inventor — who is also credited with fixing the first car ever seen in Florence — Gay could make almost anything. So why not a fly…

For decades, Florence locals talked about the time Alex Gay tried to fly in 1917. A talented blacksmith, locksmith and inventor — who is also credited with fixing the first

07/01/2024

Voters across Arizona will see their November ballot stuffed with 11 measures referred by Republican lawmakers that cover a wide range of GOP priorities.

PHOENIX — Voters across Arizona will see their November ballot stuffed with 11 measures referred by Republican lawmakers that cover a wide range of GOP priorities — tough on crime

07/01/2024

Pinal County's tabulation machines and other voting equipment to be used in the July 30 primary election passed the Arizona Secretary of State's Office testing for logic and accuracy last Tuesday afternoon.

FLORENCE — Pinal County's tabulation machines and other voting equipment to be used in the July 30 primary election passed the Arizona Secretary of State's Office testing for logic and

07/01/2024

The Gila River Police Department celebrated the opening of its new home with the community with expectations it will be there for generations to come.

SACATON — The Gila River Police Department celebrated the opening of its new home with the community with expectations it will be there for generations to come.

07/01/2024

From Pinal Ways: The large lot that was once home to Sam's Club in Casa Grande sat vacant on Florence Boulevard for years — a sad reminder of when several businesses in the city closed their doors about the same time.

The large lot that was once home to Sam's Club in Casa Grande sat vacant on Florence Boulevard for years — a sad reminder of when several businesses in the

07/01/2024

Stephen Roe Lewis grew up seeing stacks of legal briefs at the dinner table — often, about his tribe’s water.

SACATON — Stephen Roe Lewis grew up seeing stacks of legal briefs at the dinner table — often, about his tribe’s water.

07/01/2024

Area residents will have a chance to see Seymour, Audrey and other popular “Little Shop of Horrors” characters on stage when the BlackBox Foundation has its upcoming version of the show.

CASA GRANDE — Area residents will have a chance to see Seymour, Audrey and other popular “Little Shop of Horrors” characters on stage when the BlackBox Foundation has its upcoming

06/30/2024

The reopening of a historic church on June 23 attracted hundreds of congregants, donors, community leaders and supporters.

SACATON — The reopening of a historic church on June 23 attracted hundreds of congregants, donors, community leaders and supporters.

06/30/2024

From Pinal Ways: On a recent Saturday morning, I was driving a friend to Tucson. The friend moved to Pinal from New Mexico not long ago and had never been to Tucson, so we decided to make the trip.

On a recent Saturday morning, I was driving a friend to Tucson. The friend moved to Pinal from New Mexico not long ago and had never been to Tucson, so

06/30/2024

The sunny days of summer are upon us. And as the warmer temperatures inspire some of us to wear our soft, billowy fabrics, shorts and sundresses, that makes it the perfect time to focus on healthy eating.

The sunny days of summer are upon us. And as the warmer temperatures inspire some of us to wear our soft, billowy fabrics, shorts and sundresses, that makes it the

06/29/2024

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06/29/2024

From Pinal Ways: It's among the most dangerous stretches of roadway in Pinal County, often resulting in what county officials have previously called a "daily bottleneck" that impedes traffic and results in serious, and sometimes fatal, crashes.

It's among the most dangerous stretches of roadway in Pinal County, often resulting in what county officials have previously called a "daily bottleneck" that impedes traffic and results in serious,

06/29/2024

A proclivity toward innovation is something Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis believes has long been a part of the makeup of the people of the Gila River Indian Community.

SACATON — A proclivity toward innovation is something Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis believes has long been a part of the makeup of the people of the Gila River Indian Community.

06/29/2024

Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority reported another widespread outage across four districts Friday evening.

COOLIDGE — Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority reported another widespread outage across four districts Friday evening.

06/28/2024

The Arizona Supreme Court sided with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Resolution Copper to allow the discharge of treated wastewater from potential future mining operations into Queen Creek.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court sided with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Resolution Copper to allow the discharge of treated wastewater from potential future mining operations into

06/28/2024

From Pinal Ways: Nearly five years since it first opened its tracks, Maricopa’s No. 1 spot for car enthusiasts, APEX Motor Club, is celebrating with some new additions for members.

Nearly five years since it first opened its tracks, Maricopa’s No. 1 spot for car enthusiasts, APEX Motor Club, is celebrating with some new additions for members.

06/28/2024

From Pinal Ways: With its disabled, mounted .50-caliber machine gun, siren, military insignia and olive green color, Steve Miller's 1952 military issue Jeep looks like a prop from the set of "MASH" or some other war-themed show.

With its disabled, mounted .50-caliber machine gun, siren, military insignia and olive green color, Steve Miller's 1952 military issue Jeep looks like a prop from the set of "MASH" or

06/28/2024

It's finally here! The NEW Pinal in Pictures gallery has arrived! Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo of their classic car for our collection. Check out the full gallery here.

We are so thankful to all the classic car owners who submitted for this Classic Car edition of Pinal in Pictures. It was one of our most fun collections thus

06/28/2024

Current Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, running for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary, participated alone on a debate stage Wednesday night speaking on a multitude of issues.

PHOENIX — Current Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, running for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary, participated alone on a debate stage Wednesday night speaking on a multitude of issues,

06/28/2024

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06/27/2024

While this was a slightly quieter season on the baseball diamond in Pinal County compared to previous years, there was still plenty of excellent individual performances across the board.

06/27/2024

State officials are considering an application to name the Gila River bridge in Florence in memory of Rusty Greer, a Boy Scout who died from his injuries in an accident decades ago.

FLORENCE — State officials are considering an application to name the Gila River bridge in Florence in memory of Rusty Greer, a Boy Scout who died from his injuries in

06/27/2024

Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge hopes to provide homeless students with a good start to a new school year.

COOLIDGE — Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge hopes to provide homeless students with a good start to a new school year.

06/27/2024

Shaded by a 400-year-old blue palo verde, the northwest corner of Butte View Cemetery was named the Martha Castro Garden to honor the efforts of a faithful volunteer.

FLORENCE — Shaded by a 400-year-old blue palo verde, the northwest corner of Butte View Cemetery was named the Martha Castro Garden to honor the efforts of a faithful volunteer.

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