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Queen Creek Unified School District updated its policy to meet state law starting Saturday.

The governing board unanimously approved the change at its Tuesday meeting, requiring teachers and staff to report abuse concerns directly to law enforcement (or the Department of Child Services).

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new roofing business called The Arizona Roofer, which now offers roof inspections, repairs, and replacements for both homes and businesses in the East Valley.

Queen Creek Unified School District recently held its annual LOL conference, where students built leadership skills through a participatory budgeting program (letting them vote on school improvements) while Superintendent Perry Berry said the event provided more opportunities for students beyond typical clubs.

AAA Arizona reported that gas prices will hit an all-time high this Labor Day weekend, with the highest at $4.75 a gallon & the lowest at $4.25 a gallon available at Costco on 20220 S.

Ellsworth Road.

7 Brew Coffee, an Arkansas-based drive-thru chain, won a bankruptcy auction Monday for 73 former Salad and Go locations, including 41 in Arizona, with a bid of $143.18 million; note that the Queen Creek sites (1429 S.

Ellsworth Road and 90 W. Ocotillo Road) were not purchased.

The Queen Creek Town Council approved an amendment during Wednesday's meeting to exempt selected murals from sign regulations, allowing more public art installations along Ellsworth Road north of Aldecoa Drive.

7 Brew Coffee is set to open its first Queen Creek location Monday, Sept.

14 at 180 W. Ocotillo Road & will offer free treats during 'Pay What You Want' events on Sept. 4-6 to benefit nonprofit Saving Amy.

Local teens can sell their homemade items at upcoming town events when the Mayor’s Teen Advisory Committee and Queen Creek Parks + Recreation offer vendor opportunities.

The events will feature creative works like clothing, jewelry, art and crafts.