🌱 Why a New River worker allegedly torched his former workplace

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a New River worker allegedly torched his former workplace

Also on today's calendar: Bare Buns Desert Run and 2 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

• MORONS IN THE NEWS: Man Set Fire to His Workplace After Being Fired Over Bikini Photos – 106.3 The Groove (1063thegroove.com) — An arson case in New River is drawing attention after a 23-year-old former employee allegedly snuck into the Three Bars Feed and Tack store at night and set fire to its hay supply, causing about $60,000 in damage. No one was injured, but the man, fired weeks earlier over inappropriate bikini barista photos taken in a company truck, now faces arson, burglary, and criminal damage charges.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Patrón, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in New River. Apply here.
• CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa posted a job opening for Server - PM Shift (Full-Time) in Carefree. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Anthem

• MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Risk of flooding as rain returns to Arizona (abc15.com)

Cave Creek

• Tell your friends that event season is here (citysuntimes.com)
• Court Filings Reveal Details In Lawsuit Against Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Over Bodyguard Affair (tampafp.com)
• Phoenix monsoon season winds down with rain, cooler temperatures (ktar.com)

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