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Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:52pm

Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas effective Wednesday, May 22.

Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed -- including campfires and charcoal-burning barbecues. Smoking is prohibited except within an

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Local families needed to host exchange students

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:56am

Local families needed to host exchange students

Have you ever wanted to host an exchange student? ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for international high school boys and girls.

Students range from 15 to 18 years of age, and are

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Tips from ADOT for holiday weekend travel

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:53am

Tips from ADOT for holiday weekend travel

This is a long holiday weekend for many, and a kickoff to the summer travel season. In Arizona this year that means a break from construction-related closures. The Arizona Department of Transportation has not scheduled any construction closures on major highways in the state.

ADOT is reminding holiday travelers to prepare ahead of

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One Stop Career Center receives funds for summer program

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 12:00pm

One Stop Career Center receives funds for summer program

Last week the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved funds to help train, employ and educate county youth this summer, these funds are furnished via federal, state and county funds set aside to help employ and educate the area’s youth.

There are no new applicants being accepted at this time, though the program is interested in speaking with companies that have an interest in hiring or

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Oro Valley Police describe bank-robbery suspect

Submitted by James Bennett on Saturday, May 18th, 4:04 pm

The Bank of America branch in Rancho Vistoso was robbed Friday afternoon, the Oro Valley Police Department said.

The suspect entered the bank around 5 p.m. and demanded money from a teller, Lt. Kara Riley said.

No weapon seen or implied.

The suspect was described as

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Two new battalion chiefs promoted in the Golder Ranch Fire District

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:56pm

Two new battalion chiefs promoted in the Golder Ranch Fire District

According to a Golder Ranch Fire District news release, two captains have been promoted to battalion chiefs.

“It is with great pride that I announce the promotions of Captains Joshua Hurguy and William Seeley to Battalion Chief,” stated Fire Chief Randy Karrer.

Seeley has been with the Golder Ranch Fire District since

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School districts starting free summer food programs

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:17pm

School districts starting free summer food programs

Several school districts in Tucson and surrounding communities are offering free summer meal programs at their schools. Many students who rely on school lunches would go hungry without these vital summer programs.

If there is not a school close to your area serving these free meals, parents can click on the following website http://www.azsummerfood.gov/food-site-locations and put in your zip code to see what schools closest to you are serving.

The following are sites with dates and times of meals served:

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