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Williams Baptist College awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2013 baccalaureate and commencement exercises Saturday, May 4.

A crowd of over 1,000 filled WBC’s Southerland-Mabee Center for the ceremony. Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark., was honored as the 2013 Distinguished Baptist Minister, and he then delivered the address to graduates.

Earlier this afternoon, a white pickup truck traveling on Ocotillo, west of Ironwood near Meridian, crossed the center line and collided with a Sysco semi-truck, according to Rural Metro spokesperson, Colin Williams.

On impact, the semi exploded and sent pillars of black smoke into the air.  Miraculously, there were no injuries.  Air evac was on standby but was not needed.

According to some residents in the San Tan Heights community of San Tan Valley, this past Sunday the "stench of sewer" was stronger than normal. By Monday afternoon it was clear to see why. Raw sewage had spilled into two of the three lakes in that community and people passing by could see the raw sewage floating on the top of the lake.

Johnson Utilities did have trucks on site Monday and Tuesday draining the lakes. By Tuesday afternoon, both lakes were completely drained.

It’s the first area people notice about you – that crucial region above the shoulders where first impressions are readily made. Fair or not, our hair and face set a tone for how others think of us and lay a foundation of how we interact. Why not make the best impression you can make with the help of Eunice Hair Salon.

At Eunice Hair Salon, the responsibility is to you, the customer, to maintain a good reputation for quality services in the salon. Located at 2510 E Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley, Eunice Hair Salon is committed to performing exceptional services while also providing customers with great support. Whatever you are looking for in a haircut, hairstyle, or other beauty service, the Salon is a place where you can look and feel great, and receive styles and services customized specifically for you and your lifestyle.

It’s the first area people notice about you – that crucial region above the shoulders where first impressions are readily made. Fair or not, our hair and face set a tone for how others think of us and lay a foundation of how we interact. Why not make the best impression you can make with the help of Eunice Hair Salon.

At Eunice Hair Salon, the responsibility is to you, the customer, to maintain a good reputation for quality services in the salon. Located at 2510 E Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley, Eunice Hair Salon is committed to performing exceptional services while also providing customers with great support. Whatever you are looking for in a haircut, hairstyle, or other beauty service, the Salon is a place where you can look and feel great, and receive styles and services customized specifically for you and your lifestyle.

Name: Daymn Pete Mondragon

Comments: In 2013, offender accepted a plea agreement and was convicted of Lewdness involving a child in Utah.  Offender engaged in sexual acts with a 10 year old female acquaintance.

Chamber members, and those interested in learning more about the San Tan Valley Chamber of Commerce, are invited to this month’s after hour mixer, Thursday, May 9th from 6:00pm-8:00PM at Encanterra! This is going to be a GREAT EVENT!

There will be dinner, drinks and great networking opportunities with businesses and entrepreneurs from all over the area!

In addition, we will also be having ribbon cutting ceremonies for Solutions Real Estate Arizona (Rosalie and Leland Mathis) and the San Tan Valley Lion's Club! The event runs from 6:00-8:00pm, and the ribbon cutting will take place at 6:30pm.

The Town of Florence is holding two neighborhood meetings to discuss the Town’s plans to annex approximately 3,742 acres contiguous to the current Florence corporate limits and within the Town’s northwest Planning Area through two separate annexations. The areas under consideration include Magic Ranch, Crestfield Manner, Wild Horse Estates and surrounding areas.

The current corporate limits for Florence is just over 62 square miles. If these annexations are approved, then the corporate limits of Florence would increase to nearly 68 square miles.

The first Catholic Parish in San Tan area, St. Michael the Archangel, will hold its Ground Breaking Ceremony on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 pm.  The ground breaking will be for the first phase of the complex-- the Parish Hall, which will be used as a church until the congregation is ready to build.  Today, the congregation celebrates Mass at Copper Basin K-8 School but is rapidly outgrowing that space and is looking forward to welcoming its own building.

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas will be present to conduct the ceremony.  Eventually, the new church will be the largest church building in the Diocese of Tucson, with a planned 2000 seating capacity.  The Tucson Diocese shares a border with the Phoenix Diocese along the Pinal / Maricopa County line, just east of the Town of Queen Creek.  It is in the oldest diocese in the State of Arizona and includes active parishes that are nearly 300 years old. 

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an endangered runaway juvenile from the San Tan Valley area who has just recently moved to Arizona.

Kevin Fleming Jr., 16-years-old, recently moved to Arizona with his parents because his father was transferred for work. Kevin is not adjusting to the new location and has become depressed.

On April 25th, Kevin left his home in the morning and never returned. Kevin’s parents called the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office to report their son had run away. Kevin has not been active on social media sites and did not have a cell phone with him when he left the house. Due to the fact, Kevin is new to Arizona and is home-schooled and is unfamiliar with the area, Kevin’s parents are concerned for his well-being.