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Loop 101 Price Freeway restrictions scheduled for diamond grinding, lane striping

The northbound Loop 101 Price Freeway in the East Valley will be closed or restricted at times this week for improvements, including diamond grinding of concrete pavement and lane striping, according …

Pavement patch work planned Aug. 17-18 on segments of Tomahawk Road, Hilton Road

Street pavement patch work has been scheduled for segments of Tomahawk Road and Hilton Road between Superstition Boulevard and Junction Street, for Monday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 18. Work will …

COVID-19 cases top 820 in ZIP codes including Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Valley

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Aug. 5 reported the number of COVID-19 cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 829 --- in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and …

Assault, thefts incidents reported July 21-31 in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took incident reports of thefts and an assault in Gold Canyon July 21-31: Theft of property, reported at 4:14 p.m. July 23 in the 6400 block of East U.S. …

Apache Junction council, mayor election day early results

The 2020 primary election Aug. 4 included candidates for the office of Apache Junction mayor and three council seats. Votes cast for council according to unofficial results posted at 8:53 p.m. in …

Apache Junction General Plan 2020 election results

The Aug. 4 primary election ballot in Apache Junction included Proposition 442, the city’s General Plan. According to unofficial results posted at about 8 p.m., the General Plan is passing …

Arizona Supreme Court affirms commission’s authority to appoint interim manager for Johnson Utilities

The Arizona Supreme Court in a 6-1 opinion affirmed the Arizona Corporation Commission’s constitutional authority to appoint an interim manager for public service companies under the regulatory …

$655K for tractor, 12 vehicles approved by Apache Junction City Council

Nine vehicles for the police department, one for the parks department, and two vehicles and a tractor for public works are being purchased by the City of Apache Junction. The City Council on July …

Arizona public school community weighs pros, cons, COVID-19 as return looms

As droves of Valley students start the 2020-21 school year this fall among the global pandemic of 2020, Arizona school districts move forward independently with no two plans alike.

Thefts, burglaries reported July 16-20 in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following thefts, shoplifting and burglaries incident reports July 16-20: Shoplifting, reported at 8:14 a.m. July 17 in the 2500 block of West Apache …
Opinion

Valley residents are continuing to work through the slight declining trend of COVID-19, many are still concerned about the safety of themselves and their families.

Through the Birthday Dreams program at Arizona Helping Hands, 1,823 children in foster care have had birthdays made special in 2020. More than 250 boys and girls each month have received gifts …
Dear Apache Junction, Now is the time for us to represent and show the county, state, and nation just who we are. Once every 10 years, we are asked to conduct a survey by the federal government …
Neighbors

Essay contest for free horse-riding lessons offered by Apache Junction Mounted Rangers

The Apache Junction Mounted Rangers are looking for five students in fourth through 12th grades who are interested in four months of free weekly horse-riding lessons. Lessons funded by the Apache …

Troon Golf founder Dana Garmany receives national honors

Local PGA Professional, Dana Garmany of Scottsdale was named the recipient of the inaugural PGA Golf Executive of the Year Award. This honor goes to a PGA Member who has performed outstanding …

Excessive heat warning in effect through Aug. 3

With an excessive heat warning in effect through 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 and temperatures hovering well over 110 degrees, July is poised to go out with a flame.

Nonprofits report growing impact of COVID-19, lost revenue to date nearly $53M

Nonprofits across Arizona are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting total revenue losses thus far of nearly $53 million, according to a recent survey by the Alliance of …

Essay contest for free horse-riding lessons offered by Apache Junction Mounted Rangers

The Apache Junction Mounted Rangers are looking for five students in fourth through 12th grades who are interested in four months of free weekly horse-riding lessons. Lessons funded by the Apache …
Business

Assisted Living Locator’s East Valley franchisee Dustin Baker garnered recognition from franchisee satisfaction research firm Franchise Business Review as a Rock Star Franchisee for the second consecutive year.

Mountain Vista Medical Center and Florence Hospital have been awarded College of American Pathologists accreditation. Some 8,000 facilities annually receive this prestigious service excellence …
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