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Maricopa County seeks applicants for San Tan justice of the peace
A new justice of the peace will be needed for the San Tan Precinct, and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position being vacated by Samuel T. Goodman. The … more
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Queen Creek Marketplace is at 21398 S. Ellsworth Loop.
Queen Creek Council recommends liquor license approval for Dave & Buster’s
Queen Creek’s first Dave & Buster’s is set to open in spring 2023 and now the entertainment venue is a step closer to getting its state liquor license. The Queen Creek Town Council … more
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Circle Cross Ranch S.T.E.M. Academy K-8.
CAC announces middle school math contest winners
Eleven middle schools from across Pinal County -- from Superior to Maricopa – took part in Central Arizona College’s Math Department 17th Annual Pinal County Middle School Math … more
Pinal County records 1st pediatric flu death of season in Arizona
Pinal County this week reported the first pediatric flu death in Arizona for the 2022 season. “This tragic situation, unfortunately, reminds us that flu can cause serious illness and death,” … more
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Queen Creek offers tips for safe cooking this Thanksgiving
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. According to a press release, the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department offers the … more
Since going online in January, the Queen Creek Police Department says it has issued more than 2,000 speeding tickets.
Queen Creek police are nabbing speeders
Since going online in January, the Queen Creek Police Department says it has issued more than 2,000 speeding tickets. Of those 2,000, more than 40 of the citations were for criminal speeding … more
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Amanda Wade (left) and Anna Van Hoek have been elected to the Higley USD Governing Board, pending acceptance of the canvass.
Two newcomers elected to Higley USD Governing Board
A former Higley USD teacher and a critic of the district’s bond will join the HUSD Governing Board in January.  Amanda Wade and Anna Van Hoek were narrowly elected to the board after … more
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Arizona Legislative District 14 is sending a slate of Republicans to the Legislature.
Republicans carry Legislative District 14 
Arizona’s Legislative District 14 will be in Republican hands for the next two years.  After the final ballot count was released Monday, incumbent Travis Grantham retained his House of … more
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Thanksgiving Day closures.
Queen Creek town offices closed on Thanksgiving
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Thursday, Nov. 24 in honor of Thanksgiving Day. The Recreation Annex also will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25. According to a press … more
The Second Annual Merry & Bright Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26 on the Queen Creek Campus of Central Christian Church.
Queen Creek church holds Christmas market
The Second Annual Merry & Bright Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26 (Small Business Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Queen Creek Campus of Central Christian Church … more
Bruce Gardner will be Queen Creek's next town manager.
Queen Creek names new town manager
The Queen Creek Town Council unanimously voted last night to appoint Bruce Gardner as the new town manager, effective Jan. 23. With more than 28 years in the public sector, Gardner currently … more
Mike Lavallee, managing director for investment banking company Stifle, talks to the governing board about the possible refinancing of the district's middle-school leases.
Higley USD considers refinancing middle-school leases 
Burdened by expensive middle school leases, Higley USD officials presented the governing board Nov. 16 a proposal to refinance those leases and save the district money.  more
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Queen Creek offers heating safety tips
As residents start to turn the heat on in their homes, the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department wants to highlight the importance of staying safe. According to the National Fire Protection … more

The two-story, 33,000 square foot veterinary facility is on the southeast corner of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth roads.
Large emergency veterinary center opening in Queen Creek
A new veterinary clinic that will provide intensive, emergency and specialty care for cats and dogs is opening in Queen Creek next month. Arizona Regional, Intensive Care, Specialty & … more
Queen Creek High School teachers Jolie Varholdt, left, and Laura Winder, right, won the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Fellowship Award.
Queen Creek High teachers win STEM award
Two Queen Creek High School teachers have won the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Fellowship Award. Laura Winder, who teaches AP and honors chemistry, and Jolie Varholdt, who teaches … more
The Queen Creek Unified School District participates in a weekly spirit day called College Wednesday.
Queen Creek students are preparing for their futures
The Queen Creek Unified School District participates in a weekly spirit day called College Wednesday. According to a press release, every Wednesday students and staff wear shirts featuring a … more
On Tuesday Nov. 8, Queen Creek residents will be voting on a $198 million school bond for the Queen Creek Unified School District.
'No' votes continue to lead in Queen Creek school bond measure
Queen Creek voters are turning down a school bond measure for the second year in a row. With the latest ballots counted, the "no" vote is at 55% while the "yes" votes stand at 45%. more
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Incumbent behind in Queen Creek school board race
The candidate who homeschools his children remains on track to take one of two seats on the Queen Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board that are up for grabs. more
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Arizona gas prices are still some of the highest in the nation, but some East Valley areas are seeing declines. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Phoenix, East Valley gas costs dip
Gas prices in most of the East Valley dropped over the last week, but drivers filling up in Scottsdale saw an increase. East Valley prices are at an average $4.52 a gallon this week, down from … more
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Mia Wilson and her fellow dancers during the announcement of this year's new Rockettes.
Queen Creek dancer is getting her kicks
What a way to kick off a dance career. Queen Creek resident Mia Wilson has earned a coveted spot with the Radio City Rockettes. The 20-year-old currently is performing this holiday season with the … more
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Higley USD put a $77.2 million bond question to the voters.
Voters again reject Higley USD bond package
Voters have rejected a Higley USD bond ask for the second consecutive year.  The district conceded as much in an email to its community Wednesday afternoon.  “We are thankful to … more
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The town of Queen Creek recently broke ground on phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park.
Queen Creek breaks ground on Phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park
The town of Queen Creek broke ground on phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, located off of Sossaman Road, north of Ocotillo. The 13-acre expansion is slated to open in late 2023 and will include … more
The Arizona Capitol in downtown Phoenix is where the Arizona Legislature convenes.
Grantham, Hendrix holding solid leads in Legislative District 14
The Arizona Legislative District 14 House of Representatives race flipped overnight as  Republicans reasserted their strength in the area. more
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Higley USD has put a $77.2 million bond question to the voters.
Higley USD bond trails badly in early results 
Higley USD’s second straight attempt at a bond is going worse than its 2021 attempt, with the bond trailing 58-42% in the results released Wednesday morning. more
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Julia Wheatley, right, serving up pancakes at an annual Pancake Breakfast town event with Mayor Gail Barney, left. Wheatley considers Barney, who died in June, as a great friend and mentor.
Queen Creek’s Wheatley discusses being the new mayor
Election night will be a bit anticlimactic for Queen Creek Town Council Member Julia Wheatley – make that Mayor-elect Julia Wheatley. She ran unopposed in the Aug. 2 primary and after the … more
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