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Help children like PJ by donating blood

Katrina Eaton gave birth to a healthy baby girl, but the situation rapidly changed. Baby PJ got a cold that became pneumonia and respiratory failure. She was taken to the closest emergency room and then transported by medical...

Flu shots available at grocery store locations statewide

Customers can get their annual flu shots for $40 at more than 100 Bashas’, Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods until Friday, Dec. 30. An appointment isn’t needed. Flu season typically peaks between December and March. According...

Maricopa County residents asked to take survey

Maricopa County officials are asking residents to participate in a citizens survey that includes questions about quality of life in the community, local policies, demographics, ratings of local government services and resident...

City Council getting two new additions

By Paul Maryniak   The Chandler City Council will have two new faces next January now that the Nov. 8 election resolve who will sit in the seventh seat. And while the Chandler Unified School District governing board won’t...

Police department adds second assistant chief to executive staff

Police Chief Sean Duggan promoted Cmdr. Dale Walters to assistant chief on Oct. 21 after an extensive interview process. A 24-year veteran of the department, Walters is the second assistant chief, alongside Jason Zdilla. Walters...

ICAN promotes Patris-Browne to chief philanthropy officer

ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth has promoted Cassie Patris-Browne to chief philanthropy officer. She was director of philanthropy with ICAN for four years. She filled the role previously held by Shelby Pedersen, who was...

D’Vine to help 700 Hamiliton High School students

D’Vine Wine Bar and Bistro, in partnership with Spark of Hope Foundation, will host a wine social benefiting the Hamilton Homeless Fund from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at its Chandler location 3990 S. Alma School Rd. The...

Chandler welcomes new city attorney

By Tim J. Randall   Kelly Schwab assumed the role of city attorney a week after the City Council nominated and approved her for the position on Nov 7. “I am extremely fortunate to take on the responsibilities of city...

Two Chandler legislators land key leadership roles in new session

By Paul Maryniak In the wake of the Nov. 8 election, Chandler can now boast of having two key leaders in both chambers of the state Legislature when it goes into session in January. And the election added a touch of blue to the...

Chandler cardiovascular laboratory technician assisted federal health response

John Woycitzky, a cardiovascular laboratory technician from Chandler, helped patients affected by Hurricane Matthew as a member part of a National Disaster Medical Assistance Team. The group provided medical support to a hospital...