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83 Marketplace in Peoria sells for $11.1 million

Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors has sold 83 Marketplace for $11.1 million, according to a news release. more

4/11/24

Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered male

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating Stanley Callahan, an 82-year-old male. He is described as a Caucasian male, 5’6”, 166 pounds, with gray hair and hazel … more

4/11/24

Study: Teachers say their profession is ‘a hard job’

Teachers in a national study out this month want the public to know that their profession is a difficult job and that they are hardworking. more

By Steve Stockmar
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X: @stevestockmar | 4/10/24

Man known as Mr. ORNG arrested on charges of juvenile sex crimes

Peoria High School varsity boys basketball coach Patrick Battillo was arrested Tuesday on charges he solicited videos and photographs from juveniles engaged in various sex acts, Peoria Police said in … more

By Brent Ruffner
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 4/10/24

Peoria High School Hall of Fame returns after 24-year hiatus

The Peoria High School Hall of Fame returned April 6 with a ceremony honoring 17 new inductees ranging from the class of 1965 to the class of 2000. The last inductee ceremony was held in spring … more

By Philip Haldiman
Mail | X: @PhilipHaldiman | 4/10/24

New apartments coming to downtown Peoria area

Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities held a groundbreaking for a new Streamliner Community in Peoria April 4 at 87th and Peoria avenues. more

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA | 4/10/24

Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered juvenile

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating Bradley Klose, a 16-year-old male. more

4/9/24

Deer Valley Unified will consider 2% salary increases

Deer Valley Unified School District will consider giving raises to teachers and other professional staff. more

Independent Newsmedia | 4/8/24

City Attorney Emily Jurmu received a 15% raise, as approved by city council April 2.

Peoria city attorney receives 15% raise

Peoria City Council recently completed their appraisal of City Attorney Emily Jurmu, and approved amendments to her contract that provides for an increase in base salary and deferred compensation that, city staff says, will more closely align her with peer counterparts in the Valley. more

By Philip Haldiman
Mail | X: @PhilipHaldiman | 4/8/24

Sophia Le was awarded the Dr. Santarelli Leadership Scholarship April 2. The scholarship honors the achievements of graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in leadership throughout their high school career.

Peoria Education Foundation awards $50,000 in scholarships to Peoria Unified seniors

The Peoria Education Foundation awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 28 Peoria Unified high school seniors this year. more

4/7/24

FSL serves residents of Peoria, Glendale, Wickenburg and Tempe.

FSL receives $50,000 grant from Banner Health

FSL receives $50,000 grant from Banner Health Funds will be used to support FSL’s Nutrition Program goal of alleviating food insecurity in Maricopa County FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) … more

4/6/24

Liberty senior pitcher Gerardo Gonzalez delivers a pitch during the Lions home victory over Pinnacle. He signed to play at Central Arizona as a pitcher and first baseman. Gonzalez said he wants to study business and get on a track to major in mechanical engineering.

Peoria Liberty baseball enjoys return to contention

Coming off two lackluster seasons and carrying the emotional weight of honoring a close friend who passed and the cancer diagnosis of a freshman team member’s cancer diagnosis, this could have … more

By Richard Smith
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X: @rsmithYWV | 4/6/24

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