RHDyer

Newspaper journalist, writer, editor, photographer, welded-steel sculptor.

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Christmas in July is an annual summer food drive at Organ Stop Pizza that aims to help stock @UnitedFoodBank shelves. https://t.co/M9pXnmXp7b

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This Saturday, June 13, Tractor Supply stores across Arizona — including at 10545 E. Main St. — will host an interactive in-store event where children of all ages will have the opportunity to color stickers and personalize a tackle box for dad #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/jTDadCAHzD

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Gateway Library, 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway in southeast Mesa, was one of two winners in the “Public Libraries—30,000 Square Feet and Under” category. Entries were reviewed by a jury of interior design and library professionals. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/IBNg0Dw9e8

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A three-story, 124-room hotel and commercial development are planned about 1,700 feet west of the southwest corner of North Recker Road and East Longbow Parkway in Mesa. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/Psayu0fMgY

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Activities 4-6 p.m. July 25 at the Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Road, include finding dinosaur eggs, various crafts and games, live dinos and reptiles. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/tCMOM1aJc6

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Prizes of $500 to $1,500 will be awarded in an essay contest in Apache Junction bringing awareness to the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. when nearly 3,000 people were killed. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/6YvcS1dK07

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Audrey Gabriel faces felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with threatening motel guests with a knife and assaulting a Mesa firefighter during her arrest early Tuesday morning, police said. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/mFyiRh55SK

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show, a Pink Floyd tribute production, is planned in August at Mesa Arts Center. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/6cgacQwK4W

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The Mesa Police Department has brought back its summer safety initiative on juvenile violations to keep the community safe, peaceful and fun for everyone.

MPD calls it Operation Chill Summer II. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/7OBkVDuKHw

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1 burglary, 5 thefts reported in Apache Junction to AJPD. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/7NhMmNrQKi

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Extinguishing the federally patented easement of the Solana Road alignment from 14th Avenue to 13th Avenue was recently approved. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/uZEHNcL68K?

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for closures on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) for a bridge replacement project. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/WxOO73Ckmc

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The city of Mesa had events all year leading up to this July 4 in the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/9NMTq8i1AY?

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Arizona schools are still struggling with a major teacher shortage as thousands of educators leave the profession each year and districts work to keep classrooms staffed. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/EEqMtb8wmA

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Events are scheduled at Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road (North Ellsworth Road) in Mesa. Link in first comment. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/DX4OwqPYgt

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Voters in November will decide if the city of Mesa can sell $285 million in bonds to be used for public safety and transportation projects. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/cOJHXgW5ND

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The Rev. Pastor Patsy Koeneke will be installed June 7 as a half-time pastor at Epiphany of Christ Lutheran Church in Apache Junction. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/TT0qa0hDcq

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Officers contacted the victim, who reported being stabbed in the face by an acquaintance, Apache Junction police said. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/6obwCJEn81

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Valley gas prices dropped for the second straight week, falling 15 cents a gallon to $4.57 a gallon on average.

The prices reflects a 35 cent a gallon drop from a month ago, when prices were hovering near $5 a gallon. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/tbUgiUHHwH

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Residents in Arizona Legislative District 7 will head to the polls to vote in the July 21 primary.

LD 7 encompasses Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Flagstaff, Page, Winslow, Show Low, Sedona and Pinetop-Lakeside. #AZNEWSMEDIA https://t.co/zZIIKGtLrj