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News from August 2024

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Glendale appoints Steven Martin as new Chief Information Officer

By NW Valley Times | Aug 23, 2024

The city of Glendale has announced the appointment of Steven Martin as its new Chief Information Officer. Martin, a recognized expert in technology leadership, brings decades of experience from both public and private sectors, emphasizing operational performance and security management.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Aug. 17?

By NW Valley Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Maricopa County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By NW Valley Times | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Aug. 17?

By NW Valley Times | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Award-winning author Donis Casey announced as Glendale's writer-in-residence

By NW Valley Times | Aug 22, 2024

An award-winning author with extensive experience as an academic librarian and a talent for painting vivid pictures of life in rural Oklahoma through her mystery novels will share her recipe for success with residents as the city of Glendale’s Writer in Residence from September to November.

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Community Services Department opens new office at GESD System of Care Center

By NW Valley Times | Aug 22, 2024

The Community Services Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new office at the GESD System of Care Center on August 22, 2024. The event marks the consolidation of all support services under one roof.

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Missouri educator overcomes challenges as deaf paraprofessional

By NW Valley Times | Aug 22, 2024

Elizabeth Kuehne was inspired to teach at the Missouri School for the Deaf by her late mother. Born deaf, Kuehne quickly realized that the hearing population isn’t always accommodating. They rarely know sign language and often ask if she can read lips, which she compares to being asked if she knows how to breathe.

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War nurse shares memoir reflecting on service in Afghanistan

By NW Valley Times | Aug 21, 2024

Christine Collins, a Grand Canyon University alumna, has authored a book detailing her experiences as a nurse during the war in Afghanistan. The memoir, titled "Service, Honor & Sacrifice: Memoirs of a War Nurse," was published this summer and spans 237 pages.

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Paraprofessional finds understanding among differences while pursuing master's degree

By NW Valley Times | Aug 20, 2024

Lyretha Abu-Shanab is a paraprofessional in Chicago seeking her master's degree at GCU. EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of three stories on paraprofessional students. Click here for the first in the series.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Aug. 10?

By NW Valley Times | Aug 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment event this week in Northwest Valley: Aug. 18-24

By NW Valley Times | Aug 19, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Northwest Valley this week.

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Family & kids events this week in Northwest Valley: Aug. 18-24

By NW Valley Times | Aug 18, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Northwest Valley this week.

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School events this week in Northwest Valley: Aug. 18-24

By NW Valley Times | Aug 17, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Northwest Valley this week.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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7,661 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Maricopa County as of July

By NW Valley Times | Aug 17, 2024

In July, Maricopa County registered 7,661 lawyers with active licenses to practice.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Aug. 10?

By NW Valley Times | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Center For Worship Arts director aims balance between teaching & serving

By NW Valley Times | Aug 16, 2024

Moises Felipe, who serves at Church for the Nations in Phoenix, is the new director of GCU's Center for Worship Arts.

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GCU launches new '15 for 15' series focusing on Gospel of Mark

By NW Valley Times | Aug 16, 2024

Grand Canyon University is unveiling its second "15 for 15" series this fall, which examines the story of Jesus as a way of engaging foundational aspects of the Christian worldview.

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Maricopa County had 22 fewer active licenses to practice law in July than previous month

By NW Valley Times | Aug 16, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in Maricopa County during July decreased in comparison to the previous month, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Maricopa County in week ending Aug. 10

By NW Valley Times | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.