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Election 2024

Early voting begins Wednesday

Pinal County will begin sending out mail-in ballots to voters on the active early voting list starting on Wednesday. The county is recommending that voters mail their ballots back by Tuesday, Oct. …
Things to do

Central Arizona College hosting election information event in Apache Junction

Stop by Central Arizona College’s Superstition Mountain Campus in Apache Junction 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to get answers to your questions about the 2024 national election. The …
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Pinal County Clerk of the Court Announces a Change in Operating Hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Location

Pinal County, AZ (6/1/2024) - Effective June 10, 2024, the operating hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Office, located at 575 N. Idaho Road, Suite 109, will be adjusted to Mondays, Wednesdays, …
Opimion

Van Luven: ‘NAD’ good for brain health, energy

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays an important role in DNA repair, brain health, energy production, metabolism and heart health. Oh, and let’s …
Crime

PCSO: woman sexually assaulted in San Tan Valley

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman in San Tan Valley. Around 9:20 a.m. on a female jogger was followed and groped by a man …
Government

$694K contract approved for design of Apache Junction rodeo grounds updates

A contractor is to be paid $694,000 over nearly two years to design two phases of improvements planned for the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds. The Apache Junction City Council on Oct. 1 voted …
Election 2024

5 vying for 3 seats on Apache Junction school board

Bill Kell, Sandra Leen, Judy Williamson and incumbents Gilbert Cancio and Cami Garcia met the July 8 filing deadline to run for the position of Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board …
Things to do

Pinal County domestic violence awareness walk Saturday in Apache Junction

The Third Annual Pinal County Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Trail Walk and Family Day is 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Prospector Park in Apache Junction. “October is Domestic Violence …
Crime

Child sex abuser sentenced to 94 years by Pinal County judge

A Coolidge man was sentenced in Florence to almost 100 years in prison for repeatedly engaging in sexual conduct with a minor and possessing sexually explicit images of children. On Monday, …
Education

CAC offers scholarship for non-credit students

Non-credit learners taking community and continuing education courses at Central Arizona College can now apply for a scholarship. The Dr. Jani Attebery Lifelong Leaming Memorial Scholarship was …
Honoring veterans

Entries sought for Apache Junction Veterans Day parade

Entries are being sought for the annual Apache Junction All American Veterans Parade to be held on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. It is the policy of the Veterans Day Parade Committee not to …
Things to do

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Saturday's Movie in the Park in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department’s free October Movie in the Park is “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” The feature film will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, …
Neighbors

Lions Club organizing meeting Monday in Apache Junction

A meeting to organize a Lions Club in Apache Junction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Cholla Room at Lost Dutchman RV Park, 400 N. Plaza Drive. All interested are welcome. Lions Club is …
Things to do

Free entry to Lost Dutchman State Park Saturday for Built Wild Days

A day of free outdoor fun, exploration and conservation for the whole family is planned Saturday, Oct. 5, at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. Join Ford and Arizona Ford dealers for …
Election 2024

5 vying for 3 seats on Apache Junction school board

Bill Kell, Sandra Leen, Judy Williamson and incumbents Gilbert Cancio and Cami Garcia met the July 8 filing deadline to run for the position of Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board …
Government

Apache Junction may change penalty fees for zoning, property violations

The city of Apache Junction may amend zoning and property-maintenance penalty fees to add that the third offense within 24 months could become a criminal fine not to exceed $2,500. The Apache …
First responders

4 thefts reported in Apache Junction to AJPD, PCSO

The Apache Junction Police Department and Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of thefts Sept. 15-19: Theft, reported at 11:28 a.m. Sept. 16 in the 5800 block of East …
First responders

Domestic violence, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of domestic violence and other incidents in Gold Canyon Sept. 15-19: Theft of property, reported at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 in the …

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OPINION
To opine that Mr. Reilly is either uninformed or naive would be an understatement. It appears his world view became stuck somewhere in the depths of the cold war (circa 1960s). Where are …
September is National Workforce Development Month and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mayo Clinic urge businesses to help build a stronger talent pipeline for Arizona by offering …
Most people are aware of our current drug crisis and in particular the number of overdose deaths associated with opioids such as illicit fentanyl. Statistics indicate we are losing over 100,000 …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Do you or your family like to carve pumpkins for Halloween? If so, bring your pre-carved pumpkin out to the park and enter the pumpkin carving contest.

Apache Junction’s annual Halloween Festival Oct. 26

Halloween is coming up and the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department wants to make your night spook-tacular! The annual Halloween Festival is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at …
Explore the mysteries of UFOs, UAPs, Bigfoot, Star People and other unexplained phenomena with paranormal researchers and enthusiasts at Sky Watches.

Paranormal weekend Oct. 18-20 at Superstition Mountain Museum

Superstition Mountain Museum, along with TGAPtv and the Arizona Paranormal Investigation and Research Society are hosting a paranormal weekend — “Spookypalooza” — Oct. 18-20. …
Flashback Cadillac will be taking the stage 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave in Apache Junction.

Saturday's free Concert in the Park in Apache Junction features ‘Flashback Cadillac’

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation department’s free October Concert in the Park will feature “Flashback Cadillac” playing popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s. …
Attend for free and walk on behalf of survivors everywhere or pay $30 to also get a swag bag of items protesting domestic violence.

Pinal County domestic violence awareness walk Oct. 12 in Apache Junction

The Third Annual Pinal County Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Trail Walk and Family Day is 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Prospector Park in Apache Junction. “October is Domestic Violence …
The event is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at 17975 E. Peralta Road in Gold Canyon.

Learn Oct. 4 about Sonoran desert’s creepy crawlers at Gold Canyon park

Join Peralta Regional Park staff Friday, Oct. 4, for a guided hike to explore and learn about the creepy crawlers of the Sonoran desert at night. The event is 6-7:30 p.m. at 17975 E. Peralta …
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