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Cochise County OKs tiny home construction, assisted living center expansion

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission made two business request approvals during its recent meeting, giving the go ahead for the construction of tiny homes and for the expansion of Golden Oaks Canyon Assisted Living in Sierra Vista.
Marana implements Public Art Policy plan

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Town of Marana recently hosted a citizens' forum regarding a new public art policy development plan focused on boosting the area's beauty, tourism and economy.
Scottsdale honors 36 for their commitment to community

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Thirty-six Scottsdale employees were recently honored for their commitment to helping the community including mentoring at-risk youth, helping to combat opioid overdoses, and going above and beyond job duties to help others.
Mesa official reappointed to National League of Cities post

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Mesa District 6 Council member Kevin Thompson has been appointed for a third term on the Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee, which is part of one of the nation's largest organizations dedicated to advocacy for strengthening cities, towns and villages.
FAA approves light on communications tower near Fort Huachuca

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The placing of a Federal Aviation Administration-approved light on a proposed 70-foot communications tower near Fort Huachuca has resolved air traffic safety concerns over the tower, allowing Huachuca City residents to keep their cell and internet services.
Maricopa supervisors approve consolidation of animal shelter services

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved $1.8 million in funding to help consolidate its animal shelter services and pave the way for those services to be moved into a larger, renovated, central location to better serve residents.
Surprise seeks applicants for Community Development Block Grant program

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Surprise is seeking qualified nonprofits to provide public service needs as part of the city's Community Development Block Grant program.
Arizona DOT adopts new intersection designs in Tucson area

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

A new single set of traffic signals on Interstate 19 and State Route 86 (Ajo Way) designed to move traffic more quickly through the intersection, will be up and running this month.
Health sciences students build ramp for Mesa resident

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Students at A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences recently partnered with the Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun to build an accessibility ramp at the home of a Mesa resident with a chronic pulmonary disease.
CPA Jones named to Mesa Board of Adjustment

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Mesa CPA Christopher Jones has been appointed to the City of Mesa Board of Adjustment.
Pima County supervisors approve 2-year road repair plan

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved a two-year road repair plan that includes the repair of over 429 miles of roadway in 518 neighborhoods across several unincorporated areas.
Buckeye's new 'Waste Wizard' website posts more than 1,000 hits

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Buckeye recently launched a new web application that quickly had over 1,000 hits and notifications from residents regarding trash and recycling services.
Task force recommends honors for former city director

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

City of Surprise Task Force Explores Options To Honor Memory of Former City Director
Court rules Pima County's deal with World View can stand

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two recently struck down a lawsuit that challenged the Pima County's economic agreement with World View, allowing the county's plan to spend $17 million on the space technology company's new manufacturing and administrative headquarters to move forward.
Cochise County employees fill Christmas wish lists for 18 kids

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Cochise County employees filled the Christmas gift wish lists of 18 local children this holiday through the county's Angel Tree program.
Coconino County officials host legislative roundtable

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Coconino County recently hosted a roundtable with state legislators to discuss topics such as state cost-shifts to counties, transportation funding and forest health.
Pima County issues rabies alert following incident at Jesse Owens Park

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Pima County Animal Care has issued a community alert about possible pet exposure to rabies after it confirmed a case of the disease in a deceased animal found at Jesse Owens Park.
Phoenix-based Avnet sponsors The Not Impossible Awards

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Phoenix-based global technology distributor Avnet will be a title sponsor of the upcoming The Not Impossible Awards, which are designed to spotlight innovators and their breakthrough achievements whose technology improves the life and well-being of others.
Mesa celebrates $7.9 million renovation of Pioneer Park

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

After an eight-month closure that included a $7.9 million renovation project, Mesa's Pioneer Park has reopened with features such as a multi-story playground and a splash pad with 15-foot-high water wall -- the first of its kind in Arizona.
Freeway project moves forward after appeals court ruling

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

A recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has allowed the Arizona Department of Transportation's South Mountain Freeway project to move forward with an expected completion date of late 2019.

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