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Gregory Byres named incoming state engineer for ADOT, succeeds retiring Dallas Hammit

Gregory Byres named incoming state engineer for ADOT, succeeds retiring Dallas Hammit

“Greg Byres is bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience and a diverse engineering background to the vital job of state engineer,” said ADOT Director John Halikowki. “ADOT has a lot of innovative projects underway statewide to expand and improve our transportation infrastructure. Greg’s professional expertise will be invaluable to fulfilling our mission to ‘Connect Arizona. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day.’” 
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Inaugural Desert Challenge Tournament a success at San Tan Foothills High

Inaugural Desert Challenge Tournament a success at San Tan Foothills High

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb was a celebrity guest, and spoke to the wrestlers and fans. This event will be an annual offering of San Tan Foothills High School, which is part of the Florence Unified School District.
How to optimize your dental health in 2022

How to optimize your dental health in 2022

First off, visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and basic check-ups. Preventative care like X-rays and cleanings are crucial and can help identify minor issues before they become major problems. 
Town's Sonoqui Wash Trail restricted this week, Jan. 24-29

Town's Sonoqui Wash Trail restricted this week, Jan. 24-29

The Sonoqui Wash Trail is currently 3.8 miles and weaves in and out of the rural desert landscape in Queen Creek.
This week's travel advisory for the Queen Creek area

This week's travel advisory for the Queen Creek area

Planned weekend closures of the westbound State Route 24 on ramp at Ellsworth Road will be ongoing. Brief closures of Ellsworth Road near the intersection of SR24 for construction and extension of SR24.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Queen Creek’s Love Bug Dance Feb. 4

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Queen Creek’s Love Bug Dance Feb. 4

The cost for Love Bug Dance is $10 per child, $15 for the first adult and $10 per additional adult ($10 non-resident fee applied per non-resident group).
MCC dental hygiene students offer discounted dental teeth cleanings, services Feb. 5

MCC dental hygiene students offer discounted dental teeth cleanings, services Feb. 5

“Dental hygiene students progress in their education through the participation of community members through events such as this,” said Debi Sparks, director of the MCC Dental Hygiene Program.
Banner Health urges blood donation during national shortage

Banner Health urges blood donation during national shortage

Blood donors who give with Vitalant in January will be entered in $5,000 Big Game Giveaway.