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MAG asks public for transportation priorities

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The Maricopa Association of Governments wants the public to share its public transportation priorities at a public hearing on Friday. MAG, in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Transportation, Citizens Transportation Oversight Committee,... Full story

Greenberg says Rangers sale on track for opener

STEPHEN HAWKINS

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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Chuck Greenberg says the deal to transfer ownership of the Texas Rangers to his investment group is still on track to be completed before the season opens next month. Greenberg made his first visit to the Rangers'... Full story

Surprise police arrest teacher in connection with computer theft

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Surprise police have arrested a 42-year-old substitute teacher for the theft of a Dysart school district computer. In December 2009, the suspect worked as a substitute teacher at Desert Moon Elementary School in Surprise. After school went out on... Full story

Dysart voters pass override

Tuesday vote overcomes early ballot opposition

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The second time was the charm for voters in the Dysart Unified School District, who approved the district’s renewal of its budget override. The 15 percent maintenance-and-operations override replaces the district's current 10 percent... Full story

Free youth heart screenings detect warning signs for cardiac arrest

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Free youth heart screenings will be given by appointment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at Willow Canyon High School, 17901 W. Lundberg St. Every three days, another “perfectly healthy” child athlete dies from Sudden Cardiac Arrest... Full story

Futurist to host fireside chats at Birt’s

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Tom Lombardo, Ph.D., executive director of Center for Future Consciousness, will present his three-part series on his philosophy and vision of the future 10 a.m. to noon March 24, April 7 and April 21 at Rio Salado College. Each presentation will... Full story

Spend a 'Spring Break Day at the Park' in Surprise

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Spend the day at the Surprise Recreation Campus March 19 for “Spring Break Day at the Park” sponsored by Phoenix Children’s Academy. Parent or guardians and children will enjoy the day outdoors watching the Cleveland Indians take... Full story

Vendors cover all bases at spring training camps

Joy Slagowski

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Baseball is as all-American as hot dogs. But spring training fans will find the local stadiums are offering dining options that go beyond the usual burgers and dogs. From Mexican food to gourmet wieners to all-you-can-eat buffets, there are new... Full story

Sun City West club nurtures young artists

Erin Turner

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Seasoned artists in Sun City West are passing down their love of the arts. An annual poster contest sponsored by the Sun City West Art Club piqued the interest of a growing number of youngsters at Nadaburg and Desert Oasis Elementary schools in... Full story

Surprise promotes 'Fix a Leak Week'

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Surprise, as a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, encourages residents to participate in “Fix a Leak Week,” March 15- 21. “Leaks can account for 11,000 gallons of water wasted in the home... Full story

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