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Election 2024

Early voting begins Wednesday

Pinal County will begin sending out mail-in ballots to voters on the active early voting list starting on Wednesday. The county is recommending that voters mail their ballots back by Tuesday, Oct. …
Election 2024

5 candidates square off in Queen Creek school board race

Early voting will soon begin for the Nov. 5 general election as mail-in ballots start going out to those on the active early voting list on Wednesday. Among all the candidates and ballot issues, …
development

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …
Crime

PCSO: woman sexually assaulted in San Tan Valley

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman in San Tan Valley. Around 9:20 a.m. on a female jogger was followed and groped by a man …
LDS

LDS president announces temple for Queen Creek

Queen Creek has been selected as the location of one of 17 new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples that will be built around the country and the world. The announcement of the new …

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Arizona Elections 2024

Queen Creek legislator slams Arizona universities for selling student info to Harris campaign

PHOENIX — The state’s three universities say the head of the Senate Government Committee is off base with his claims they are illegally selling data about their students. …
Education

CAC offers scholarship for non-credit students

Non-credit learners taking community and continuing education courses at Central Arizona College can now apply for a scholarship. The Dr. Jani Attebery Lifelong Leaming Memorial Scholarship was …
Splash Pad

Queen Creek park's splash pad closes early for the season

The splash pad at one Queen Creek park is set to close for the season on Thursday for maintenance even as temperatures are still soaring in the Valley. It was originally announced that the …
Election 2024

Monday is voter registration deadline

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 elections. Residents can register to vote online by 11:59 p.m. at https://www.arizona.vote/ . To verify registration information …
Grants

Educators can start applying for SRP classroom grants

Arizona teachers can now apply for SRP classroom grants of up to $5,000, which have benefited two Queen Creek schools this year. Every year, the SRP Classroom Grants Program offers STEM grants …
News
Community

'Reconnect' during Queen Creek's phone-free day

Queen Creek is asking residents to put down their phones for one day to reconnect with family, friends and the great outdoors. Reconnect Queen Creek takes place Tuesday. It is an initiative from …
Donation

Queen Creek resident donates hair to children’s cancer group

Queen Creek resident and SRP employee Rich Fiacco grew his hair out over the past two years as a tribute to his late mother. Fiacco started growing his hair out in October 2022, a few months …
Letters to the editor

Thompson: Queen Creek school board candidate endorsement ‘overstated’

As a newly retired teacher from QCUSD, I feel it is important to make sure the Queen Creek community is informed with honest information before voting on who will represent us on our school board. …
Mayor’s Teen Advisory Committee

Queen Creek council appoints 13 teens to new committee

At its Wednesday meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council officially appointed 13 teens to the new Mayor’s Teen Advisory Committee. The inaugural committee members are: Amy Boghoussian, Shelby …
Arizona Election 2024

Queen Creek legislator still battling to get Green Party candidate in Arizona Senate debate

PHOENIX — The Republican head of the Senate Government Committee is making what appears to be a last-ditch effort to get the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to include the Green Party …
Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink patches help PCSO raise breast cancer awareness, funds

Pinal County Sheriff’s deputies are wearing pink patches once again this October. The patches aim to raise funds for breast cancer support and awareness. The limited-edition shoulder …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Residents can learn what's new and what's coming at the town's annual free pancake breakfast on Nov. 9.

Queen Creek plans annual pancake breakfast

Wake up to “what’s cooking” in Queen Creek at the town’s annual free pancake breakfast. The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at Horseshoe Park and …
Celebrate Founders’ Day on Sept. 21.

Founders’ Day offers family fun in Queen Creek

Celebrate Queen Creek’s 35th anniversary at Founders’ Day on Saturday. From the Future Farmers of America Zone to eating contests, the Battle of the Badge and obstacle courses, …
Residents can now purchase Founders' Day wristbands and ax-throwing vouchers at early bird prices.

Gear up for Queen Creek's Founders’ Day

Founders’ Day in Queen Creek is coming up soon and  residents can now buy wristbands and ax-throwing vouchers at early bird prices. The annual celebration of the spirit of Queen Creek …
Mayor Julia Wheatley with a Constitution Week Art Contest Winner at last year's Founders' Day celebrations

Queen Creek celebrates Constitution Week

Constitution Week is coming to Queen Creek. Constitution Week runs Sept. 16-22 and the town will be celebrating it with a student art and essay contest, a community concert and a special …
Fright Fest in Florence on Oct. 31 is one of several fall or Halloween themed events taking place in the southeast Valley in October.

Southeast Valley prepares for haunting season

It may be the early days of September, but the thoughts of many in the southeast Valley are already  turning to October – particularly Halloween season. Central Arizona College plans …
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