Cano wins HR Derby, beating Gonzalez

07/12/11 PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 11: American League All-Star Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees partcipates in the first round of the 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby at Chase Field on July 11, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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(RWire) Athletics: RRCA Announces 2011 Roads Scholar Class

07/11/11 McCandless, Duwell, Williams, Armstrong Peyton, Mack and Hogan receive training grants.

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Szczur Will Head to Daytona After Futures Game

07/09/11 Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs and Chicago Cubs have announced a series of Saturday roster moves that includes All-Star and Cubs prospect Matt Szczur joining the Advanced-A Daytona Cubs after Sunday's MLB Futures Game in Phoenix.

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Illinois Tops 2011 List of Best Christian Workplaces

07/08/11 According to a recent survey by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), Illinois appears to be the top state for businesses that provide the best Christian working environment.

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Barry Bremen, the 'Great Imposter,' dies

07/07/11 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 7 (UPI) -- Barry Bremen, an insurance salesman and marketing executive known as the "Great Imposter,' has died from cancer in Arizona, a friend said. He was 64.

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Peoria guitar workshop for busy people

07/07/11 Adults who have always wanted to play guitar but never found the time to learn can take that step July 14, by attending "Instant Guitar for Busy People" at Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road.

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25,000 people show up for Peoria's All-American Festival

07/07/11 Attendance about 5,000 short of last year's attendance, possibly due to Lake Pleasant event.

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Carlos Zambrano Rehab Friday in Peoria

07/07/11 PEORIA, IL- - The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that barring any medical setbacks, Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano will start for the Chiefs at O'Brien Field on Friday, July 8 against the Beloit Snappers at 6:30 p.m. Zambrano has been on the disabled list since July 1 after being removed in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants the day before ...

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Arizona Weather: Hotter today with chance of storms tonight

07/07/11 Monsoon moisture remains in place today, so we'll continue to see the chance of showers and storms along the Mogollon Rim and Southeast Arizona. It's going to be muggy this afternoon in the Valley, but still humid enough to bring a 20% chance of spotty storms in the evening hours.

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Mariners minor league report

07/03/11 The move up to the Class AAA level had no effect on Kyle Seager, who continued to hit after he arrived with the Rainiers from Class AA Jackson. In six games since being promoted, Seager batted .548 with a .600 on-base percentage, .839 slugging percentage and 1.439 on-base-plus slugging percentage.

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Arizona commission opens new hunting areas

07/01/11 Hunters who live in the Valley can exercise their permits a bit closer to home this September since the Game and Fish Commission opened some undeveloped, incorporated land in areas such as Peoria and Buckeye.

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Lakers' slugger Hall earns All-Area MVP

06/30/11 WASHINGTON TERRACE -- Making a good impression is important, whether for potential job employers, scouts at games and even parents and relatives. Bonneville Lakers slugger Sam Hall is getting used to making a good impression. A while back, after attending a baseball camp, he was stopped by a scout from the Arizona Diamondbacks and asked about his future. read more

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Horizon Distributors and ValleyCrest Partnership Produces Huge Water Savings

06/30/11 Upgrading to latest smart irrigation technology saves two communities thousands on water billsChandler, AZ (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Horizon Distributors and ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance have teamed up to help two large Phoenix-area communities dramatically reduce their landscape water consumption by upgrading to smart irrigation technology.The process began at Ventana Lakes, a 50-acre ...

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Four years later, potential unrealized, but happiness sustained

06/30/11 Mike Kenny is a former east-coaster and current Peoria resident. For more of his take on fatherhood, his own shortcomings, and life in general, check out his blog www.mikekenny.blogspot.com.

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Blood drive scheduled in Peoria

06/30/11 Peoria and United Blood Services are conducting a blood drive from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 21 at the Peoria Room of the Peoria Fire and Police Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave.

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Peoria City Council undergoes major change in dynamics

06/29/11 A divided Peoria City Council worries some council members; others say it's a positive change.

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Peoria Mayor Barrett leads water board

06/27/11 Peoria Mayor Bob Barrett was selected earlier this month as president of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association.

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Phoenix & Arizona weather: HOT & breezy

06/24/11 Expect slightly cooler temperatures today, but it's still going to be HOT and above average. Strong winds return to the state where most areas, including the Valley, could see gusts up to 20-30 mph, and up to 35 in northern Arizona where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Weekend weather forecast

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West Valley mayors discuss Coyotes, other hot issues

06/24/11 West Valley mayors express support for Glendale's efforts to keep Phoenix Coyotes in the city.

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Carlos Martinez to Futures Game

06/24/11 River Bandit pitcher and St. Louis Cardinals prospect Carlos Martinez will take his 100 mph fastball to Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona for the 13th annual XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game. Martinez, from Colinas Del Sur, Dominican Republic, will pitch for the World Team on Sunday, July 10.

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