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Bell Road Lane closure to impact traffic next week

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One lane of eastbound Bell Road near the Friendship Bridge will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. July 7 so work crews can install underground utilities. The affected lane is the southernmost, or closest to the curb. The work is scheduled to be... Full story

Surprise garners awards for cable channel, Web site

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Surprise has received national recognition for its cable television productions and Web site. "Dream Jobs," a PSA featuring children dreaming of careers with the city, won a Silver Telly Award in the "Use of Humor" Video category. The "Literary Feast"... Full story

Vehicle knocks out power to Surprise neighborhood

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A single-vehicle accident knocked out an Arizona Public Service transformer in the 15800 block of West Arrowhead Drive in Surprise June 30, leaving residents without power for about four hours. At about 12:54 p.m., police responded... Full story

Surprise Dems discuss City Council race, solar energy

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The Surprise Democratic Club will have its next meeting at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 16540 N. Bullard Ave., near the Surprise Stadium, at 1 p.m. July 11. The doors will open at noon so people can come in and meet some of the members and... Full story

Fund-raiser for AnneMarie a success

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PHOTOS BY MOLLIE J. HOPPES... Full story

Sun City Elks Lodge mascot visits "Helping Partners" Adult Day Care Program

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"Elroy the Elk," the Sun City Elks Lodge mascot was invited by Sharon Forman, community development manager of Interfaith Community Care to visit with men and women at the "Helping Partners" Adult Day Program (on El Mirage Road just north of Bell Road... Full story

Play it cool at Surprise's Fourth of July Pool Party

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 Looking for a cool way to celebrate America's birthday? If you are a Surprise resident, get tickets for the Fourth of July Pool Party at the Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N. Bullard Ave.  The ticketed event will begin at 5 p.m.... Full story

Agencies prepare for wildland fire season

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The Surprise Fire Department conducted a multi-agency wildland fire training exercise Wednesday morning in the area of 163rd Avenue and Jomax Road.  Representatives from Surprise fire, Sun City West and Daisy Mountain fire districts, State... Full story

Fight sends men to hospitals

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 A domestic disturbance on Wednesday sent one man to the hospital after he was struck with a baseball bat. At about 2:14 p.m., Surprise police responded to a home in the 14500 block of West Crocus Drive of Surprise where they were told there was... Full story

Bell Road restrictions in place through Friday

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is restricting traffic at the intersection of Bell Road at Loop 303 through June 26, as it prepares the roadway for improvements related to expansion of Loop 303. Bell Road will be restricted from three lanes... Full story

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