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Gilbert recognized for civic engagement programs

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Town of Gilbert has been honored by a leading industry news publisher and was named Civic Engagement Program of the Year.
Scottsdale signs emergency services contract with Maricopa Ambulance

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Fire Department have entered into a transportation contract with Maricopa Ambulance, a move the city says will ensure effective and efficient emergency medical care and services will continue in the area.
Cochise County swears in court officers

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Cochise County Superior Court recently held a public swearing-in ceremony for several new court officers who will serve in the areas of juvenile detention, juvenile probation/surveillance and adult probation/surveillance.
O'Neil appointed to Pinal County Superior Court

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed Judge Christopher O'Neil to the Pinal County Superior Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge Karl Eppich who was appointed to the Division Two Arizona Court of Appeals.
Chandler fire official selected for national training program

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The assistant chief of Chandler's Fire, Health & Medical Department was recently accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute, being chosen from among new fire chiefs and chief officers across the U.S.
Marana Parks & Rec conducts herbicide and pesticide training

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Marana Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted a specialized training session on herbicide and pesticide applications to 65 maintenance professionals from throughout Southern Arizona.
Cochise County Board approves 25-year prison operations lease

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

During its recent meeting, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved a new 25-year lease with the Arizona Department of Corrections to continue operating its State Prison Complex in Douglas.
Concrete poured for bridge decks on South Mountain Freeway

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Maricopa County's future 22-mile freeway, the South Mountain Freeway, is one step closer to becoming a reality for motorists, as the Arizona Department of Transportation recently poured the concrete bridge decks for the project.
Elliott to direct marketing for Scripps Tucson radio stations

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Scripps Media's Tucson radio stations have tapped Sharon Elliott as its new director of marketing and promotion.
Peoria appoints Strunk as deputy city manager

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Peoria has appointed 25-year public sector management veteran Erik Strunk as the city's third deputy city manager.
Flagstaff officials host forums on new minimum wage

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Flagstaff's Office of Labor Standards recently hosted a series of community forums regarding the city's minimum wage increase that took effect Jan. 1.
Buckeye Police Department receives grants for DUI enforcement efforts

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Buckeye Police Department has received two grants totaling over $50,000 from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety to assist with its DUI enforcement efforts.
First phase of Pima Animal Care Center renovations complete

By Marian Johns | Jan 17, 2018

Pima County officials recently marked the completion of first phase of the new Pima Animal Care Center, which the county says was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Cochise County offers Emergency Response Team course

By Marian Johns | Jan 17, 2018

The Cochise County Office of Emergency Services will host a series of disaster preparedness classes this month to train volunteers to assist first responders in the event of a regional disaster.
Oro Valley's water utility director confident with supply

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

Despite the state of Arizona facing its 21st year of long-term drought, Oro Valley Water Utility Director Peter Abraham says the town has enough water for 100 years, thanks to strategic planning.
Pima County seeks nominees for community leadership award

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

Pima County's Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department is accepting nominations for its Chuck Catino Community Leadership Award, which will be presented this spring to a community member with outstanding dedication and service as a volunteer.
Gilbert launches open data portal featuring 'Alex'

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

As part of its involvement in Michael Bloomberg's What Works Cities initiative, the town of Gilbert has launched a new Open Data Portal complete with "Alex," who guides users through the town's system of data.
Sierra Vista installs accessible playground equipment

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

The City of Sierra Vista has partnered with Premier Alliances Inc. to secure a $50,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona to install accessible playground equipment at Veterans Memorial Park for children with mobility challenges.
Mesa to offer sponsorship space on fire and rescue fleet

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

In the wake of facing nearly $3.7 million in budget cuts, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department has developed a private/public partnership that allows businesses to sponsor messages on fire trucks and other department equipment to offset their budget loss.
Over 200 volunteers help renovate Literacy Connects campus

By Marian Johns | Jan 16, 2018

The Arizona Builders Alliance has partnered with the Literacy Connects campus for its volunteer day project, bringing over 200 volunteers and donating over $200,000 worth of renovations to the campus.

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