Local News

A total of 3,852 votes were cast by 423 generous donors, who each made a monetary donation to cast a vote. The names Echo and Dash received 2,166 votes, while Alpine and Apache came in second at 858 votes and, close behind, were Zion and Bryce with 828 votes.

State Farm partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of the Valley through its DIY STEM program. Dozens of State Farm employees, alongside the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders, visited the Boys and Girls Club in Gilbert recently to volunteer and help students with the program.

This educational hybrid event will take place at the Fountain Hills Community Center and will be streamed via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live.

Queen Creek Vice Mayor Jeff Brown said Phoenix’s departure to allow their city to focus more on Sky Harbor is going to prove beneficial for Queen Creek after June 2024 because it will result in a greater ownership percentage of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

"As Arizona faces a nurse shortage, our newest bachelor's degree is a step in the right direction that will help mitigate this critical workforce shortage in the healthcare industry," said Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales.

Everyone from the community and neighboring areas are invited and encouraged to attend the "Let’s Talk San Tan Valley" educational session on an initiative to incorporate San Tan Valley.

In the end, I was slightly hungry for half a day, uncomfortable for a total of 90 minutes, and embarrassed for zero minutes. I will feel good that I took care of this vital step for another five years, until I do it again.

Last month's first job fair of the 2023-2024 school year had 30 job seekers in attendance at the QCUSD office. The next job fair will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Since 1996, House of Refuge, Inc. has provided families in crisis a proven path out of homelessness. Proceeds of this inaugural fundraiser will provide essential on-site social services – including special youth enrichment programming – while families reside in a peaceful neighborhood setting.

The Sept. 23-24 celebration will not only include Arizona wineries, but also live music, food trucks and artisan vendors set amongst the area’s famous red rocks.