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Olive Branch reaches out to community in July

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Banner Olive Branch Senior Center is continuing its free community outreach with a variety of educational programs in July. All programs are in the dining room of the senior center, 11250 N. 107th Ave. in Sun City, adjacent to the United Church of Sun... Full story

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

F-16 flyovers celebrate various July 4 events

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Luke Air Force Base will participate in Independence Day observations throughout the Valley with F-16 flyovers supporting various community events on July 4.  July 4 flyovers will begin at 7 p.m. with two simultaneous two-ship formations around... Full story

Latest county health inspections

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Each week, Peoria Today/Glendale Today publishes health inspections provided by the Maricopa County Environmental Services’ Division of Health Services. Inspectors list critical, repeat and noncritical violations. A critical violation is more likely... Full story

Mexican man admits holding 30 illegal immigrants

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PHOENIX - A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to carrying a gun while he and six others held 30 people hostage inside an El Mirage home last January. The U.S. Attorney's Office said 37-year-old Jaime Zamora-Martinez admitted to authorities that he... Full story

Pump prices down as holiday approaches

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PHOENIX - Arizonans drive into the July 4 weekend celebrating cheaper gas prices. Triple-A said that statewide, drivers are currently paying an average of $2.64 a gallon, a drop of 2.5 cents from last week. The nationwide average for regular unleaded... Full story

Arrowhead CC welcomes state’s top amateur golfers

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Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale will play host to one of several statewide local qualifying events in the third McGladrey Team Championship, a nationwide best-ball amateur championship operated by The PGA of America. The qualifier will be July 26... Full story

Cool summer: June highs average 100

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The National Weather Service is confirming what Valley residents already knew: This June was notably cooler than usual. Daily high temperatures last month averaged 100 degrees, which is 3.9 degrees lower than normal. Looking at the records kept in the... Full story

Be a Hero at Banner Thunderbird blood drive

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In partnership with United Blood Services, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is sponsoring  a blood drive July 10Banner Thunderbird employees and the public are invited to donate blood from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conference rooms 1, 2 and 3, located... 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

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