Funding
A Gold Canyon resident recently questioned a missing letter “e” in an agenda item before the Pinal County Board of Supervisors relating to a $50,000 grant to be used by the …
Grant
The Gold Canyon Chamber of Commerce is seeking an $86,000 grant to in part educate visitors to the area of the dangers of hiking in the Tonto National Forest and ATV use in the desert.
The Pinal …
First responders
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct in Gold Canyon Feb. 23-28.
Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 2:08 p.m. Feb. 24 at …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sex offenses Feb. 23-28:
Sexual offense — child abuse, reported at 4:09 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 1600 block of East …
Roads
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for a closure on U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway in Mesa for pavement rehabilitation beginning Friday, March 17.
Eastbound US …
Drowning prevention
Water safety — including the use of life jackets, hands-on traditional CPR demonstrations, mini swim lessons, rescue techniques and sun safety — will be explained to families …
Things to Do
Valley resident and country music star Dierks Bentley will be headlining the final night of Country Thunder 2023.Bentley’s studio albums have produced 25 singles on the Hot Country Songs and …
Rules
Updates to city of Apache Junction personnel rules were approved recently by the City Council.
“The purpose of those changes were to incorporate any changes in employment laws, it’s to …
Development
A federally patented easement of the Raindance Road alignment from First Avenue to Second Avenue in Apache Junction has been extinguished.
The City Council on March 7 voted unanimously to approve …
Things to do
Bird walks in the Sonoran Desert at Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, are slated March 22 and April 12.
“Meet in the Cholla day use area to …
Gold Canyon
Take a unique trip back in time to the Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon near the Superstition Mountains.
One of the largest events of its kind in the U.S., this special event is a place …
Things to do
A free ladybug release is 9:30 a.m.-noon at an Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 1, at Earth Heart Park, 625 N. Plaza Drive in Apache Junction.
Releasing the ladybugs is a hands-on …
Richard, 93, passed away on March 10th, 2023. He was born July 17, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leslie Arnold and Vivian Irene Catlin (Nee:Marvin). He was raised in E. Cleveland, Ohio, where he …
Things to do
Places! Productions will bring to life the mystical, magical garden from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved children’s story with “The Secret Garden,” performing April 6-8 at …
Opinion
Homeowners must understand the importance of having and maintaining a reliable roof. The roof is one of the most important areas of the home as it protects from the elements, keeps the home warm and …
Longbow Golf Club
The 132-player field for the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic has been finalized by the Epson Tour. The “Road to the LPGA” begins a three-week, west coast stretch in the Grand …
Things to do
The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters and galaxies during an informal, come and go at your own pace program March 25 and April 22 …
Police vs fire
A softball game between Apache Junction Police Department and Superstition Fire and Medical District will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road in Apache …
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