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๐ฑ How a Litchfield Park welfare check became an international manhunt
Litchfield Park, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Litchfield Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- How a Litchfield Park welfare check became an international manhunt
- Why family worries led police to a Litchfield Park home
Today's riddle: What do you call people that look after chickens? ๐ค (Answer below!)
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 101 and low of 82 degrees. ๐ถ Hot!
- Saturday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 106, low: 83.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 107 and low of 86 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Matthew Christopher Flores Semyonov Litchfield Park Arizona: US Marshals International Manhunt Details (attackofthefanboy.com) โ A welfare check at a Litchfield Park home led police to discover human remains buried in the backyard, sparking an international search for 27-year-old Matthew Christopher Flores Semyonov. Investigators say the family was missing, the house showed signs of serious violence and cleanup attempts, and the remains have not yet been formally identified. 
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โข AM Roundup: Gilbert man accused of concealing body, more Flock concerns, weather changes (abc15.com) โ Among several Valley stories, this morning roundup revisits a homicide investigation where family concerns and a police report preceded the discovery of remains at a Litchfield Park home. It also covers a Gilbert case involving a concealed body, questions about police use of license plate readers, and recent monsoon-driven weather changes. ย ย ย
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School Pictures
Vistancia Elementary School Peoria, AZ 85380
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Welcome Back 2 School Night at Peter Piper Pizza
Desert Valley Elementary School 6821 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA
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Meet the Teacher (Fall)
Liberty High School 9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
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Meet the Teacher
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
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Fall Sports Night
Liberty High School 9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
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MHS Open House
Agua Fria Union High School District Avondale, AZ 85323
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Modified Wednesday- 12:20pm Release
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
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Modified Wednesday
Sun Valley Elementary School Peoria, AZ 85380
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V Football Pre Season Scrimmage @CV
Canyon View High School Waddell, AZ 85355
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Varsity Football- Scrimmage
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
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Liberty High School 6024 N Perryville Rd, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA
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After The Bell Bites
Garden Lakes Elementry School Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N 91st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have a great house cleaner they would recommend?
Looking for someone that cares about doing a good job and taking their time and respecting the surfaces. (Nextdoor Wigwam Creek South) - Update: hes been found.
thank you. Missing pet: his name is bo. Heโs a blue heeler. Super friendly. Got a neighbor saying that he saw him around 7:30 this morning. heres aโฆ (Nextdoor Camelback Garden Farms)
- DHL Express USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Supervisor in Litchfield Park. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Clerk in Litchfield Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Litchfield Park here.
๐ Nearby News
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Tolleson
- LIVE UPDATES: Scattered monsoon storms across the Valley (abc15.com)
- Arizona Needs to Break Its Housing Stalemate (azcapitoltimes.com)
- WATCH: Surprise music teacher receives national award for making lasting impact (abc15.com)
Avondale
- Cosic Logistics Expands into Additional 164k sf of Logistics Space in Avondale, AZ (rentv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Chicken Tenders (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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