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Military vets facing eviction to get help during COVID-19
If confronted with evictions from their homes, during the pandemic, military veterans in Maricopa County can receive funding from the Cares Act. more
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The southbound Price Freeway will be closed between Elliot Road and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) from 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 8.
Portions of southbound Loop 101 in Chandler closed June 5-8, 12-15
The southbound Loop 101 Price Freeway will be closed between Elliot Road and Loop 202 Santan Freeway from 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 8. Southbound Price Freeway travelers can … more
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Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney at a Town Council meeting.
Queen Creek Town Council approves reducing primary property tax rate
During the June 3 meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council considered the tentative budget and the town’s primary property tax rate. The council voted unanimously to approve the tentative … more
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Edward Cipres holds a sign that states, “I survived COVID-19” at Banner Baywood Medical Center.
Mesa resident leaves hospital after battling COVID-19 for nearly 50 days
The doctors and medical staff at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa on June 3 celebrated the release of a COVID-19 patient who spent close to 50 days in the hospital. Edward Cipres … more
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In this photo taken May 18, 2020, workers wear masks on the first day they are required there at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, in SeaTac, Washington.
Arizona adds 530 cases, 15 deaths of coronavirus
The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting 22,753 cases and 996 deaths in the state, up 530 and 15 from Wednesday, respectively. The increase in cases Thursday comes after three … more
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The statements issued by Fitch and S&P reference the town’s revenue and expenditure frameworks.
Queen Creek’s bond ratings affirmed as AA with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor’s, both providers of credit ratings, completed an independent review of the Town of Queen Creek’s credit rating; both affirmed an AA rating with a … more
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Increased home values, in addition to growth the town has experienced in the residential and commercial sector, may lead to an increase in the overall property tax revenues received by the town.
Town of Queen Creek provides 'truth in taxation notice,' sets tax-rate hearing
This week, the Town of Queen Creek published a Truth in Taxation notice as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. The notice deals … more
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Loop 202 will be closed in both directions between Interstate 10 and Loop 101 Price Freeway from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday, June 5, for overhead power line work by Salt River Project.
Section of Loop 202 closed Thursday night in Chandler
A section of Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Chandler is scheduled to be closed Thursday night, June 4, for utility work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. more
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Arizona tops 22,000 cases of coronavirus, nears 1,000 deaths
The state of Arizona has surpassed 22,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday morning. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 22,223 cases and 981 deaths in the state, up 973 and 40 from … more
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The forums will be available to watch from any tablet or computer and will be streamed to the chamber of commerce Facebook page.
Town of Florence candidate forums online June 3-4
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is holding two candidate forums, one for the mayoral Candidates on June 3 and one for the Town Council candidates on June 4. Submit questions ahead of time … more
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Parishioners depart after a service at Grace Bible Church Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Tempe, Arizona.
Largest surge yet in daily count puts Arizona above 21,200 cases of COVID-19
The state of Arizona has surpassed 21,200 cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning after adding the most cases to date overnight. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 21,250 cases and … more
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Schnepf Farms started in Queen Creek in 1941 when Jack and Maude Schnepf purchased 640 acres of desert land and sent their oldest son and daughter-in-law to start farming the property.
Schnepf Farms annexation, agritainment rezoning approved
Approximately 99 acres at the northwest corner of Riggs and Rittenhouse roads, at Schnepf Farms, has been annexed into the Town of Queen Creek. A companion 225-acre rezoning to agritainment … more
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A residential area with 533 homes and a commercial development of approximately 15 acres are planned on 195 acres at the northwest corner of Empire Boulevard and Gary Road that was recently annexed into the Town of Queen Creek.
195 acres annexed at Empire Boulevard, Gary Road
Approximately 195 acres at the northwest corner of Empire Boulevard and Gary Road has been annexed into the Town of Queen Creek. A residential area with 533 homes and a commercial development of … more
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks about about the state's most recent coronavirus data during a news conference Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Phoenix.
Arizona tops 20,000 cases of coronavirus
The state of Arizona has surpassed 20,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Monday morning. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 20,123 cases and 917 deaths in the state, up 187 and 11 from … more
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The Queen Creek Town Council at a meeting at Queen Creek Community Chambers, 20727 E. Civic Parkway.
Queen Creek council closed-door executive session June 3
Discussion related to the right-of-way acquisition for a project on Ocotillo Road, Signal Butte Road to Ironwood Drive, is a topic of the June 3 closed-door executive session of the Queen Creek Town … more
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Courtyard by Marriott at Gateway Airport to host blood drive June 16
Courtyard by Marriott at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at 6907 E. Ray Road in Mesa. For more … more
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Budget Committee Chair Dawn Oliphant commended the town manager and his staff for having a budget ready and then revising it due to the recent COVID-19 closures of businesses.
Town of Queen Creek sets $409M General Fund budget as COVID-19 fiscal impacts remain fluid
The Town of Queen Creek’s expenditure budget for fiscal year 2020-21 is $409.1 million, with water, sewer and solid waste; transportation; capital improvement projects; fire, medical and public … more
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Volunteers help sweep up broken glass from the vandalism damage at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall Sunday, May 31, in Scottsdale, Ariz., following a night of unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody with much of the arrest captured on video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd.
Ducey enacts 8 p.m. curfew across Arizona
PHOENIX — Saying he needs to act because of “lawlessness,” Gov. Doug Ducey has imposed an 8 p.m. statewide curfew for one week. The governor said that the incident in Minneapolis … more
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For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. But it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death for some people, especially older adults and people with existing health problems.
Arizona tops 19,200 cases of COVID-19, with 903 deaths
Arizona has added 790 cases and 18 deaths of COVID-19 overnight, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of the morning of Saturday, May 30, the ADHS reports … more
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Anthony Coughlin
Have you seen Anthony Coughlin, missing from Queen Creek?
Help is needed in finding Anthony Coughlin, 16, who has been missing from Queen Creek since Jan. 13 and may be traveling to Apache Junction or to New Mexico. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 140 … more
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