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Queen Creek area traffic alerts entering 2023

Queen Creek area traffic alerts entering 2023

The groundbreaking for Aldecoa Drive and Munoz Street, both from Ellsworth Loop to Ellsworth roads, will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. This project involves design and construction of Aldecoa Drive and Munoz Street between Ellsworth Loop and Ellsworth roads. 
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PetSmart’s MVPets TAILgate Experience coming to Queen Creek Jan. 1

PetSmart’s MVPets TAILgate Experience coming to Queen Creek Jan. 1

The community is invited to get custom football player cards of their pet, run a 40-yard dash in a human-sized hamster wheel and meet adoptable pets.
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QCPD joins state's DUI enforcement task force

QCPD joins state's DUI enforcement task force

The goal is to get impaired drivers off our roadways. Plan ahead and have a sober ride home if you plan to drink this New Year's weekend.
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Friend of the Week: Handsome Zorro loves playing with toys

Friend of the Week: Handsome Zorro loves playing with toys

He's about 6 years old and his adoption fee is $125. At Friends for Life Animal Rescue, animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. Cats are also tested for FELV/FIV.
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Reminder: No highway construction closures over New Year’s weekend

Reminder: No highway construction closures over New Year’s weekend

Drivers should focus on safety, staying alert and packing an emergency kit
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Queen Creek honors late mayor, along with outgoing council member, town manager

Queen Creek honors late mayor, along with outgoing council member, town manager

“We have the opportunity to recognize and reflect upon the service of three individuals who have made lasting contributions to our town: the late Mayor Gail Barney, Councilmember Emilena Turley and Town Manager John Kross,” said Queen Creek Vice Mayor Jeff Brown.
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Funeral services Dec. 30 for Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s family

Funeral services Dec. 30 for Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s family

Funeral services for Cooper Lamb, his fiancée Caroline Patten, and their one-year-old daughter, Elaine, will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the LDS Stake Center, 31844 N. Gantzel Road, in San Tan Valley. 
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Unison Bank pledges $75K to House of Refuge in southeast Mesa

Unison Bank pledges $75K to House of Refuge in southeast Mesa

“It is because of generous partners like Unison Bank and their commitment to community that House of Refuge is able to bring hope to homeless families as they transition into self‐sufficiency. We are honored to be selected as a nonprofit of choice,” said Kayla Kolar, House of Refuge president and CEO.
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QCUSD recognized its December students, employees of the month

QCUSD recognized its December students, employees of the month

The Queen Creek Unified School District December students and employees of the month are from Queen Creek Elementary and Schnepf Elementary schools.
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Experience excellence in dining at Prime in Chandler at Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass

Experience excellence in dining at Prime in Chandler at Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass

The views may be enough to draw you in; however, the food, wine and service are also in a class of their own. Prime is proud to employ one of the Valley's finest advanced sommeliers, Troy Tranzow. The status of advanced sommelier is the third level of four (also known as the master level) under The Court of Master Sommeliers, an elite and rare classification of wine professionals.
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