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Gilbert readying July 4 celebration " with cautions
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (820+ words) As America celebrates its 250th birthday Saturday, Gilbert is preparing to help mark the occasion in its own way. The town's 4th of July celebration will begin at 5 p. m. at Gilbert Regional Park, at 3005 E. Queen Creek Road. It will include performances by Phoenix…...
Child's seizure sparks $2 M claim against Chandler Unified
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (630+ words) The parents of a Patterson Elementary School student want more than $2 million to settle a legal claim that alleges Chandler Unified School District employees did nothing while their then 10-year-old daughter suffered a seizure and repeatedly smashed her head into…...
Gilbert centenarian celebrates 102 years young
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (448+ words) James Guarino celebrated his 102nd birthday last Sunday with other residents of Copper Springs Retirement Community in Gilbert." For James Guarino, age is indeed just a number." He got an early start on celebrating America's 250th birthday with a celebration of his…...
5 Ways to Make Moving Day Less Stressful
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (366+ words) Whether you're moving across town or across the country, a little preparation can make moving day easier, safer and less stressful. From packing and activating necessary services to securing your space and getting to know your family's new surroundings, these…...
Heated EVIT-districts fight awaits judge's ruling | News
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1646+ words) EVIT attorney Trish Stuhan laid out her clients" arguments before Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury on June 25." A"Maricopa County Superior Court judge last Thursday pressed attorneys for both the East Valley Institute of Technology and nine member…...
No major problems, Gilbert's water audit declares
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1000+ words) The audit's completion clears the way for the town to address4, 076 accounts with delinquencies totaling over $4 million. After months of resident complaints, packed Town Council meetings and an independent audit costing nearly half a million dollars, Gilbert officials say a comprehensive…...
At least 33 GPS grads team up with Uncle Sam
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (669+ words) Gilbert Public Schools" Class of 2026 already is preparing for the next chapter in their lives and for 33 graduates, that will mean service to their country. Across GPS campuses, 33 students officially enlisted in the military, and the district said, "Many more…...
Valley foundation celebrates foster youths" graduations
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (1087+ words) Hosted by Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, over 80 current and foster youth celebrated their graduations at Dave & Buster's in Tempe Marketplace." Last weekend, over 80 current and former foster youth celebrated their recent graduation from high schools, community colleges and…...
Controversial apartment plan heading to Gilbert Council
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1353+ words) A developer's request to rezone the outlined area was denied by the Gilbert Planning Commission, though Town Council will have the final say later this month." Later this summer, Gilbert Town Council will have to settle a rare disagreement" between…...
11 veterans receive Quilts of Valor for their service | Community
1+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) Mike Bailey was one of 12 veterans who received a Quilt of Honor from the The Merrell Mitchell American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 at the Gilbert Legion post. Bailey, a sergeant in the Army who served in Afghanistan, is second vice president…...