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May
2013
A single political appointee should not be entrusted with the job of certifying border security for the United States, Attorney General Tom Horne told Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake in a letter yesterday. "Last week’s report from the Department of Homeland Security confirming that more than 600 immigration detainees…
24
May
2013
The deaths of a Phoenix Police Officer and Phoenix Fire Fighter in separate incidents within the last week are raising concerns about potential charity scams, Attorney General Tom Horne said today. “My office has been alerted that possible charity scammers have already started to take advantage of the tragic deaths…
23
May
2013
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Jim Knupp -
On Thursday, Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles presented a $10,000 check to the Copper Basin YMCA to support their summer youth programs. The $10,000 check made available through the RICO Community Outreach Funding program will assist the YMCA as they work to fight drug- and gang-related activities by providing…
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May
2013
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SanTanValley.com -
Wednesday, May 22nd, the Scottsdale City Council voted unanimously to hire Pinal County Manager Fritz Behring as Scottsdale’s new City Manager. Behring has been the Pinal County manager since November 2010 and upon completion of his employment contract will begin his duties around July 1. The city issued a statement on…
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23
May
2013
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SanTanValley.com -
This evening around 9:30pm a silver Honda Civic took a wide turn around a corner and t-boned a parked SUV sitting in the driveway at 157 W Yellowbee in San Tan Valley. A power box had been hit and power was shut off to the neighborhood following the accident. Luckily…
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23
May
2013
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Town of Queen Creek -
The Maricopa County Supervisor of Elections recently announced that Queen Creek residents have approved Town plans to purchase of the H2O, Inc. Water Utility, a family owned business that has served the Pinal County/Maricopa County area for more than 40 years, in an all mail special election that took place…
22
May
2013
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office are preparing to send manpower, financial-aid and other needed resources to the devastated communities in Oklahoma County in a response for assistance from Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel. This afternoon, County Attorney Lando Voyles and Sheriff Paul Babeu introduced…
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21
May
2013
Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the third straight year. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately…
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21
May
2013
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SanTanValley.com -
There has been a bus accident at Quail Run and Bella Vista involving bus route #3 from Magma Ranch K-8. The elderly female driver of the SUV involved in the accident, had to be extricated and is in serious condition at a Scottsdale hospital. The accident happened around 4:10pm this…
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May
2013
Clean Out Your Clutter to Fight Cancer! Used Clothing and Household Items DONATION DRIVE San Tan Valley Relay for Life is hosting a clothing drive and we need your help! Your Donation Turns Into Cash $$$ American Cancer Society Benefits !
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May
2013
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SanTanValley.com -
Williams Baptist College awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2013 baccalaureate and commencement exercises Saturday, May 4. A crowd of over 1,000 filled WBC’s Southerland-Mabee Center for the ceremony. Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark., was honored as the 2013 Distinguished Baptist…
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17
May
2013
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Town of Florence -
The Town of Florence hired Peter Zick to be Florence’s next Fire Chief. His first day on the job was Monday, May 13th. Chief Zick is replacing Interim Fire Chief Mike Duran who served in that position since January, 2013. Interim Chief Duran will remain employed by the…
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