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New McDonald's opens in Queen Creek

The new McDonald's at Vineyard Towne Center is now open. Franchise owner/operators Edward and Kyong Kapalczynski held a grand opening celebration on Feb. 7 at the new location, 37632 N. Gantzel …
Development

Developer plans office building, Queen Creek annexes land

Two acres of land at Ellsworth and Happy roads will be the site of a commercial office building. Despite some opposition from residents in the area, the Queen Creek Town Council voted to annex the …
Development

Queen Creek council votes allow for industrial site

The Queen Creek Town Council has approved an amendment to the general plan and a rezoning that will allow a developer to build an office/industrial site at the northeast corner of Rittenhouse and …
Scholarship

Queen Creek High senior on track for top scholarship

A Queen Creek High School senior is a finalist for the Flinn Scholarship which will provide full tuition to any of the state’s public universities. Besides a full scholarship to Arizona …
Town Council

Queen Creek council extends permit for events venue

A popular wedding and events venue has received a five-year extension of its conditional-use permit. At its Wednesday meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council voted 6-1 to extend the conditional-use …

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Queen Creek Unified recommends three for board vacancy

The Queen Creek Unified School District has announced the three candidates that it is recommending to the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office to fill the vacancy on the governing …
Town Council

Queen Creek council approves relocation of dog park

The Queen Creek Town Council has approved relocating the town’s dog park to Founders’ Park. At its Wednesday meeting, the council voted 6-1 to establish budgets totaling more than $2.9 …
State of the Town

Queen Creek’s state of the town to feature rec center preview

Queen Creek will be holding its state-of-the town presentation later this month and residents who attend will be able to get a sneak peek at the new Recreation & Aquatic Center at Frontier Family …
Development

Queen Creek council to decide on proposed industrial site

A developer is proposing an office/industrial site at the northeast corner of Rittenhouse and Germann roads, but it will require an amendment to the town’s general plan and a rezoning. The …
Town Council

Queen Creek relocating dog park

With a new police headquarters on the horizon, Queen Creek’s dog park will be finding a new home at Founders Park. The Queen Creek Town Council at its Wednesday meeting will establish budgets …
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QCUSD

Queen Creek Unified programs give students a voice

The Queen Creek Unified School District promotes leadership and civic engagement among students through its Leading Out Loud club and school participatory budgeting initiatives. The LOL club is …
Parks

Queen Creek looks to add recreation sites on town land

Last year was a banner one for parks with Queen Creek opening Frontier Family Park and the expansion of Carter Mansel Oasis Park. This year, the long-awaited recreation and aquatic center at Frontier …
Hit-and-run

Juvenile struck in San Tan Valley hit-and-run

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is  searching for a vehicle in a hit-and-run involving a juvenile pedestrian  on Thursday in San Tan Valley. The juvenile was struck at around …
Public Safety

Get ready for Queen Creek’s Public Safety Day

Queen Creek’s Fourth Annual Public Safety Day, where residents can spray a fire hose, watch a K9 in action and meet local police officers and firefighters takes place in February. The event …
Business

New real estate brokerage opens in Queen Creek

Queen Creek Real Estate is celebrating the opening of its offices in town. On Tuesday, the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted the brokerage firm’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Along …
Business

Meet Your Business: Greg Wadas manufacturer representative at Inergy Systems

Through a partnership between Demand Pro Electric LLC and Inergy Systems, area residents can purchase an energy automation/management system to receive utility energy savings through monitoring and …

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Queen Creek's Love Bug Dance takes place on Feb. 7.

Queen Creek hosts Love Bug Dance for kids

Parents, grab your best little guy or gal for Queen Creek’s annual Love Bug Dance. The dance is a special way to let the wee ones celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance all their …
Pinal County will hold a special event on Feb. 1 to commemorate its 150 years.

Pinal County celebrating 150 years

Pinal County is celebrating a birthday and it’s a big one. The public is invited to attend the Pinal County 150th Anniversary Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1on the front …
The rodeo, a rain-or-shine event to be held Feb. 21-23 with all proceeds donated back to local children’s organizations, is presented by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee.

Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Feb. 21-23

The 61st Annual Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo will draw thousands to the city of Apache Junction and its shops and stores. The rodeo, a rain-or-shine event to be held Feb. 21-23 with all proceeds …
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night For Singing

A night at the theater

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays over, now may be a good time to treat yourself to a night at the theater. The Queen …
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