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During the coronavirus pandemic, the Maricopa County Library District has had to deny the public use of their library computers to avoid risking spread of the virus. Under a program expanded Monday, county residents can now check out a Chromebook laptop and a WiFi hotspot at any of the district’s 18 libraries. [Submitted photo/Maricopa County Library District]
TAKE A COMPUTER HOME: Maricopa County libraries now loan out laptops, WiFi hotspots at all locations
As the coronavirus pandemic has forced more of people’s interactions behind screens, the Maricopa County Libraries is helping to make sure all county residents have access to a screen and to … more
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Queen Creek gets $1.8 million to upgrade traffic signals
Queen Creek’s town staff was successful in obtaining a $1.8 million dollar grant from Maricopa County Association of Governments to upgrade the Town’s older traffic signal detection … more
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Great Hearts Academies, which includes Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, is looking to hire 240 teachers in Arizona.
Great Hearts Academies hosts hiring fair for Arizona locations
Great Hearts Academies in Arizona is hosting a hiring fair in March with hopes of landing 240 new teachers. The outreach is part of the  Phoenix-based charter school group to find new … more
The interior of a Christian Brothers Automotive garage.
Automotive repair chain looking for entrepreneur for new Queen Creek franchise
Christian Brothers Automotive is looking for entrepreneurs interested in opening a new location in Queen Creek. Based in Texas, Christian Brothers Automotive has more than 100 franchises around … more
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This information will help county and city leaders attract more employers to locate to the county. It will also be used by school-district and community-college leaders to help understand areas that they should prioritize in the future.
Pinal County surveying residents on occupational skills, aspirations
Pinal County is conducting a survey of residents of northwest Pinal County to better understand their occupational skills and aspirations. This information will help county and city leaders … more
Legacy Traditional Schools recently opened its West Surprise campus, the charter school district’s second in the city, at 17300 W. Cactus Road. The schools plan to open an online academy in the fall.
Legacy Traditional Schools set to open online academy
Legacy Traditional Schools is going online with the launch of Legacy Online Academy, a public, tuition-free online education option. The new online platform will make available to every Arizona … more
Arizona announces state-run vaccine site in east Valley
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services has announced a state-operated COVID-19 vaccination site in the Phoenix metropolitan area’s east Valley. The new site will … more
J.O. Combs Unified creates alumni association for Combs High School graduates
The J.O. Combs Unified School District has formed the Combs High School Alumni Association. Created under the umbrella of the Combs Education Foundation, the alumni association will be comprised of … more
ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway.
Eastbound I-10 lane restricted Feb. 22-25 at Gila River Bridge south of Chandler
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time when eastbound Interstate 10 is restricted at the Gila River Bridge, south of Chandler, from 9 a.m. … more
EPCOR USA Inc. is continuing a bill credit program it rolled out last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPCOR to continue COVID-19 bill credit program in 2021
EPCOR USA Inc. is extending its program to help Arizona customers with monthly bill credits into 2021 as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit the economy. more
Dueling bills tackle ‘conversion’ therapy
Two bills that could define the use of controversial “conversion” therapy techniques said to help gays and lesbians overcome their same-sex attraction potentially are headed for a … more
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Construction on Ironwood Drive restricts traffic
Now through July 2021, Ironwood Drive north of Germann Road will be restricted to one lane in each direction while crews begin widening the road in preparation for the future State Route 24 (SR … more
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The State Route 24 extension project is underway in east Mesa.
Pair of East Valley freeway projects in early construction stages
Initial construction is underway on two East Valley freeway projects designed to open more travel options for drivers in the east Mesa, Queen Creek, Apache Junction and south Gilbert areas. Crews … more
Thefts, burglaries top crimes in Queen Creek area
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of crime in the Queen Creek area from Feb. 4-11: Sexual assault of minor reported at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 5 in the 18600 block of … more
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The view to the south along the west perimeter of the site.
$2.35M winning bid for state trust land in San Tan Valley
There was one bid of $2.35 million at a recent auction for 26.216 acres of State Trust Land in San Tan Valley. BYPG Holdings LLC was the successful bidder, according to the Arizona State Land … more
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Over 75? Get your COVID-19 vaccine at grocery stores soon
Three major pharmacy chains across the Valley of the Sun will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccines to Maricopa County residents over the age of 75. more
Queen Creek tops 15,000 COVID cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Feb. 10 reported the number of COVID-19 cases in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley at 15,334 in ZIP codes 85140, 85142 and 85143. more
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Queen Creek Town Hall is at 22350 S. Ellsworth Road.
Queen Creek government offices closed on President's Day
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in observation of President’s Day. The closure will not impact any public safety or emergency services. more
Rendering of new Fire Station 2 in Queen Creek.
Queen Creek breaks ground on new fire station
Queen Creek has broken ground on a permanent fire station on Sossaman Road. more
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EPCOR acquires Johnson Utilities
EPCOR Water Arizona Inc., a subsidiary of EPCOR USA Inc., has acquired the assets and operations of troubled Johnson Utilities. This move makes EPCOR USA the water and wastewater service provider … more
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