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Youth baseball, softball camp registration open in Surprise

By Marian Johns | Sep 15, 2017

The city of Surprise has opened registration for its youth baseball and softball camps, which will feature Ottawa University’s softball coaching staff as instructors.

Maricopa County launches program to recruit forensic pathologists

By Marian Johns | Sep 14, 2017

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has approved a new loan repayment plan incentive that the county hopes will boost the recruiting and retainment of forensic pathologists for the medical examiner's office.

Mesa's Office of Economic Development earns accreditation

By Marian Johns | Sep 14, 2017

The city of Mesa’s Office of Economic Development recently earned accreditation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), making it one of 60 economic development organizations to meet the standards for accreditation.

Lisa Marra appointed director of elections, special districts

By Marian Johns | Sep 13, 2017

Lisa Marra, Cochise County communications and community relations administrator, has been appointed director of elections and special districts.

2nd Saturday Maricopa Market to return in November

By Marian Johns | Sep 13, 2017

The city of Maricopa will host its 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market beginning in November and is seeking local vendors who would like to participate.

Ballet Under the Stars coming to Goodyear this month

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

As Ballet Arizona brings its 2017 season to a close this month, it will perform its popular Ballet Under the Stars performance for the Goodyear community for the sixth year in a row.

Surprise park to be renamed in memory of Dick McComb

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

The city of Surprise will honor one of its longest-tenured managers, Dick McComb, by renaming a city park in his memory during an official ceremony later this month.

Scottsdale opens new data portal for residents

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

The city of Scottsdale now has a new open data portal for residents that offers public access to over 30 of the city’s datasets.

City says Temple's drinking water safe despite unusual taste, smell

By Marian Johns | Sep 8, 2017

The city of Tempe is advising residents that the city’s tap water is safe to drink even though it may have an “earthy” taste or smell over the next few weeks due to algae byproducts in storage reservoirs and lakes.

Pima County's general obligation bond rating reaches highest mark

By Marian Johns | Sep 1, 2017

Pima County’s general obligation bond rating reached its highest mark recently, receiving a AAA rating from Fitch Ratings.

Salt River Project offering free photovoltaic system to area nonprofits

By Marian Johns | Aug 31, 2017

The Salt River Project (SRP) Solar for Nonprofits is offering valley-area nonprofits a chance to receive a free photovoltaic (PV) system that will be awarded next year.

House of Refuge executive director reflects on Mesa community's support

By Marian Johns | Aug 31, 2017

The executive director Mesa-based nonprofit House of Refuge recently thanked City Council members for their support during the organization's severe loss of funding last year.

Goodyear police, fire departments to host 9/11 memorial ceremony

By Marian Johns | Aug 30, 2017

The city of Goodyear’s Fire and Police departments will partner with the Goodyear Firefighters Local 4005 to host a 9/11 memorial ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously passes anti-hate resolution

By Marian Johns | Aug 30, 2017

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an anti-hate resolution that the board said was prompted by the white supremacy rallies and intolerance displayed throughout the U.S. over recent weeks.

Mahogany Cherry Kennedy Appointed As South Mountain Constable

By Marian Johns | Aug 30, 2017

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Mahogany Cherry Kennedy as its constable for South Mountain Justice Precinct, a position that was left open after the resignation of former Constable Jimmie Munoz.

Applications accepted for upcoming Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy

By Marian Johns | Aug 29, 2017

Maricopa residents looking to get more involved in local government can become part of the Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy (MCLA).

Coconino County assessor talks to seniors about property tax assistance programs

By Marian Johns | Aug 25, 2017

Coconino County Assessor Armando Ruiz recently presented information to help senior homeowners learn about property tax assistance and exemptions during a recent community meeting.

New industrial facility expected to draw aerospace, defense business to Mesa

By Marian Johns | Aug 25, 2017

The city of Mesa recently broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility in the Falcon Field District, which it hopes will draw significant aerospace and defense businesses.

Ending Poverty Now Program to host community workshops

By Marian Johns | Aug 25, 2017

The Pima County Ending Poverty Now Program will host the first in a series of workshops next month that will shed light on the challenges faced by those affected by poverty.

Maricopa County board of supervisors fills Legislative District 4 seat

By Marian Johns | Aug 24, 2017

The Maricopa County board of supervisors recently appointed Geraldine Peten to the Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 4 seat.

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