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An Avondale Elementary School District employee takes grab-and-go meal bags to a family March 20.
Agua Fria high school district adds grab-and-go pickup sites
Beginning Monday, March 30, Agua Fria Union High School District will deliver free grab-and-go meals to families of children ages 18 and younger at 11 sites throughout the district to augument pickup … more
Arizona schools to stay closed through end of school year
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Monday, March 30 the extension of school closures through the end of the school year. more
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Arizona nears 1,000 cases of COVID-19
Arizona is nearing 1,000 cases of COVID-19 after officials released new numbers Sunday, March 29. The state has 919 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, according to the Arizona Department of … more
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Leader of Arizona's response to the COVID-19 pandemic quits
PHOENIX (AP) — A woman who has been a key figure leading Arizona's response to the coronavirus pandemic has resigned after complaining she was being sidelined from her role. more
Arizona COVID-19 case load increases by more than 100 Saturday
Saturday's reported jump in Arizona COVID-19 cases was not as large as the 157-person increase reported Friday, but it did mark the second straight day with more than 100 new cases in the … more
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Dr. Don Parker and his assistant, Diana Sicairos, perform an emergency extraction March 27 at Sundance Dental Group and Orthodontics in Buckeye.
Dentist, eye doctor grapple with new COVID-19 norms
Routine dental and eye care has been on hold in Arizona since mid-March, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced those offices to suspend everything but emergency treatment to help curb the spread of the … more
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Arizona approaching 700 cases of COVID-19, deaths at 13
Pima County has joined Maricopa County as the only two in Arizona reporting over 100 cases of COVID-19, as the state total nears 700. The Arizona Department of Health Services released new numbers … more
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In Arizona, activists say the fight for a complete count in the census is rooted in grassroots efforts because the state doesn’t provide the resources to ensure a proper tally.
Report: Maricopa County ranks No. 2 for potential census undercount
PHOENIX – A new report from the data firm Civis Analytics says Maricopa County is at risk of the second greatest undercount in the 2020 census – which could end in losses up to $13.2 … more
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Litchfield Elementary Food Services site supervisor Nichole Tudor, left, and bus driver Jocelyn Zvosechz hand out grab-and-go meals to kids in Avondale’s Rio Crossing neighborhood March 25.
Litchfield Elementary School District expands grab-and-go meal program
A colorful Litchfield Elementary School District van rolled into Avondale’s Rio Crossing neighborhood Wednesday morning, March 25 on what would normally be a school day, pulling up to the curb … more
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PebbleCreek Rotary to award five $1,000 Outstanding Senior scholarships
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is looking for five outstanding high school seniors interested in receiving a $1,000 scholarship for higher education. The club will select one graduating … more
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Coronavirus cases in Arizona now over 500, with 8 deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases have been confirmed in … more
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Litchfield Park accepting applications for annual nonprofit appropriations
Community nonprofits seeking funding from the city of Litchfield Park as part of its annual appropriations program have until 5 p.m. Friday, April 17 to submit paperwork for consideration by the City … more
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Jennifer Hipp works with her son as the kindergartner at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School learns from home as schools are closed due to the coronavirus.
Remote learning part of the new normal in Arizona, elsewhere
With most schools in Arizona closed through April 10 due to the coronavirus, not all students are off the hook when it comes to class time. Remote learning is becoming a part of the social … more
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Hickman's Family Farms has provided eggs to Arizona communities since 1944.
Hickman's Family Farms to house inmate work crew until COVID-19 restrictions lifted
With one exception, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is pulling back all inmate crews that work offsite until national and local public health experts consider the … more
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Bagging all trash and ensuring lids on bins remain closed is the best practice for the safety of Waste Management drivers conducting residential curbside pickup, according to the company.
Litchfield Park residents asked to follow trash, recycling guidelines
The city of Litchfield Park shared a list of guidelines Wednesday, March 25 for packaging trash and recyclables to ensure the safety of Waste Management drivers as more people are staying home during … more
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This screenshot captures the COVID-19 cases reported as of March 25 in Maricopa County, where the Board of Supervisors got an update on the ongoing public health crisis from Public Health Director Marcy Flanagan at this morning’s meeting of the panel in Phoenix. With 251 confirmed cases so far, county officials still don’t have enough personal protective gear or testing materials to adequately deal with the escalating situation, Ms. Flanagan said. [Courtesy of Maricopa County]
Director: Not enough supplies for virus response
More than a week after President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency, Maricopa County officials and others across the country still don’t have enough personal protective … more
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Arizona surpasses 400 cases of COVID-19, including 6 deaths
The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in the state is at 401, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. more
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Litchfield Elementary School District Food Services Department's grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches are distributed weekdays at 18 pickup sites in the district.
Litchfield Elementary School District expands grab-and-go meal program
Families of Litchfield Park Elementary School District students ages 18 and younger now have a total of 18 sites where they can pick up free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches prepared by the … more
Common Sense launches online COVID-19 resource hub for families, educators
As people are confined to their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic, Common Sense has launched two new webpages compiling extensive resources for parents and educators with best practices for … more
Cover photo for the West Valley Connect Facebook group.
Goodyear mom’s Facebook group brings West Valley residents together to share resources
Sharing is caring, and many Southwest Valley residents have turned increasingly to social media to get the word out about what’s on store shelves and other resources as COVID-19 fears continue … more
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