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WEB4 days ago · Local entrepreneurs use growing lemonade brand to give back. Two local entrepreneurs took the old adage about turning lemons into lemonade to heart. Using their entrepreneurial spirit and love for the culinary arts, they created a brand showcasing Arizona’s offic…. Business.
PUSD tackling learning loss, mental health issues
WEBOct 14, 2021 · The Peoria Unified School District is making strides in helping support students’ mental health and learning losses. COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on the mental health and academic achievement of kindergarten to 12th grade students nationwide. School districts across America adapted and overcame various challenges caused by the ...
Beck beats Binsbacher in contentious mayoral election
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Jason Beck was elected Peoria’s next mayor, after winning a contentious race over former Councilmember Bridget Binsbacher. “Last year, (Beck’s wife) Jane and I made the decision to run for mayor after many citizens called for fresh ideas and a focus on putting public safety and economic development first,” Beck said in a statement.
Rattlers’ Dalton Sneed embracing leadership role
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Arizona Rattlers quarterback Dalton Sneed is embracing leadership with his new team. Last year’s IFL Champion MVP, he explained that an obsession with getting better and willingness to take criticism while playing for the Bay Area Panthers helped him grow as a player. The Arizona native said he hopes to …
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WEB5 days ago · Alicia Venter, Peoria Times Staff Writer. Updated Sep 16, 2024. A recently conducted preliminary economic impact assessment estimates that the proposed Peoria Airpark could bring $1 billion in annual economic impact to the city, including nearly 8,000 jobs and over $60 million annuals in state and local taxes.
Intrieri selected as new police chief | News | peoriatimes.com
WEBNov 24, 2023 · After a multiple-month recruitment process, a three-day interview process and required background check, City Manager Henry Darwin selected Thomas Intrieri to serve as the next police chief for the city of Peoria. Peoria City Council confirmed the selection at its recent city council meeting. “Thom has the …
Peoria PD report missing girl found | News | peoriatimes.com
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Peoria Police Department located a missing girl on Aug. 15 after canvassing the community for information. Isabella Figueroa Chavarria, a 12-year-old female went missing on Aug. 13, at around 5 p.m., when she left her residence around the 2900 block of N. 69th Lane. She left on foot and was …
Peoria cuts ribbon on new helicopter | News | peoriatimes.com
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The city of Peoria and the Peoria Police Department cut the ribbon on its first helicopter, and the start of the Peoria Police and Fire Aviation Unit. This event signified the end of a process that was started in December 2023, after the city received $3.5 million in grant funding to complete the project. “The importance of this, and how I ...
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WEBSep 21, 2024 · Opinion: No excuse for boy’s heat death on hike. By David Leibowitz, Peoria Times Columnist. Updated Jul 25, 2024. The TV footage gripped me deep into Tuesday night: a boy, 10 years old, helicoptered off South Mountain by a team of firefighters at 2 in the afternoon July 2. Reportedly visiting the Valley from out of state, the child had been ...
Peoria football victory marks Clapp's 200th win
WEBSep 25, 2008. Peoria High School varsity football coach Doug Clapp does not take credit for his 200th win, saying it has always been “about the kids.”. Peoria football made history once again as the Panthers dominated Marana 47-7. Head coach Doug Clapp collected his 200th career win and was drenched with the water cooler and awarded a ...