🌱 Motown Legend Dies + Monkeypox Update In Maricopa County

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 98 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Motown Records legend Lamont Dozier died at the age of 81 at her Scottsdale home on Monday. He was known for writing and producing "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Heat Wave." He reportedly died peacefully, according to Dozier's family. His musical legacy will live on through countless soundtracks and covers. (ABC15)
2. A Maricopa County man with Monkeypox is speaking out about his diagnosis to encourage the community to get vaccinated. According to Alessandro Regge, he was misdiagnosed with a skin condition at first. He was the second confirmed case in the county. The county has confirmed 100 cases of Monkeypox since the disease began spreading. Vaccines for the contagious disease are still in short supply. (AZ Family)
3. The City of Scottsdale is offering a free mediation service to resolve neighbor feuds. The Mediation Program can be started by simply texting MEDIATE to 3111. A volunteer mediator will guide the process at a public facility. It is a much easier and cheaper system compared to going to court. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Planning Commission Regular Meeting At Scottsdale City Hall(6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale is sharing information on paying fines and restitution to the city. Click to learn about payment options and how to determine what you owe. (City of Scottsdale)
• To ensure a smooth operation during the Super Bowl, the City of Scottsdale is implementing a reservation system to fly in and out of the Scottsdale Airport. Reservations are required between Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Monday, Feb. 13. Click to learn how to make a reservation. (City of Scottsdale)
• The Scottsdale Police Department still has a few spots open for its next Citizens Academy. Click to apply today. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

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.