🌱 Dia De Los Muertos Art Installation + Rollover Crash Investigation

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale's Dia de Los Muertos celebration will feature an Art Installation Experience from Oct. 22 through Nov. 22. The installation is meant to celebrate the city's culture, tradition, and diversity. It will be hosted on the grounds of the historic Old Adobe Mission. Towering sculptures, altars, and art will be on display. (Foodgressing.com)
2. A former employee of the Scottsdale Fire Department has been arrested with his wife for allegedly pointing guns at teenagers. According to the court paperwork, Steven Leitzell, 43, and his wife, Emily Leitzell, 42, are facing charges for the incident which occurred at an after-prom party on May 2. Steven Leitzell had been a captain with the department in the field operations division. (AZ Family)
3. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Saturday morning in Buckeye. According to the department, the crash occurred near N. Jackrabbit Trail and Taylor Street around 10:50 a.m. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and is at a local hospital in critical condition. The department is currently investigating the crash. (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Story Stop At The Mustang Library (10:30 AM)
• Stargazing At Adero Scottsdale (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the list of the latest properties in the Scottsdale area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• It is time to dust off your resume because the City of Scottsdale is currently hiring. Click the link to view the complete list of open positions and apply today. (City of Scottsdale)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds the community that carbon monoxide (CO) alarms should be installed in homes that contain attached garages, fireplaces, or gas appliances. Click the link to learn the symptoms of CO poisoning. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.