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Pavement work

Lane closures March 20-April 3 at four areas in Apache Junction

Street pavement work is scheduled in four Apache Junction locations 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20-April 3 except for Saturdays and Sundays. They are: • March 20-21: Southern Avenue, from …
Bookmobile

City of Apache Junction refurbishes truck for mobile library

The Apache Junction Public Library recently had a ribbon cutting to celebrate its refurbished mobile library. The Bookmobile will provide scheduled stops around Apache Junction, including visits …
Funding

Grant sought to benefit moral(e) of Pinal County sheriff’s employees

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

Gold Canyon chamber seeks $86K grant in tribal gaming compact funds

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

Disorderly conduct reported in Gold Canyon

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

2 sex offenses reported in Apache Junction Feb. 23-28

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

Eastbound US60 weekend closure in Mesa March 17-20

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

Learn water safety at Apache Junction event, classes

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

Country Thunder rolling into Florence

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 …
Things to do

Chat with ranger March 23 at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa

An informal drop-in session to chat with Ranger Steve about the geological, cultural and biological history of the Sonoran Desert will be held 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Nature Center at …

Miss Sandra Lee “Sandy” Baile

Miss Sandra, age 83, went home to be her Lord and Savior at 9:49 A.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1940. She was the daughter of the …
Things to do

Bird walk Wednesday at Lost Dutchman State Park

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

Arizona Renaissance Festival serves up fun this weekend

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

Ladybug release April 1 at Earth Heart Park in Apache Junction

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 Allen Catlin

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

Apache Junction teen joins ‘The Secret Garden’ cast, on stage April 6-16

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

Overson: 5 signs you may have roof damage

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 …
Rules

City of Apache Junction personnel rules updated

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 …

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OPINION
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 …
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 …
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 …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
A B-17 flying in Mesa of out Falcon Field Airport. The fundraiser will be hosted by the Falcon Warbirds and Aviation Explorer Post No. 352 at the Falcon Warbirds/Wings of Flight Foundation Hangar, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa.

Falcon Warbirds, Aviation Explorers host pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and view restored vintage airplanes at Falcon Field Airport 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in Mesa. The fundraiser will be hosted by the Falcon Warbirds and Aviation …
"Cafe" by David Huffman.

Artists of the Superstitions Spring Studio Tour March 17-19

See works by Artists of the Superstitions members 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 17-18 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19 at the 2023 Spring Studio Tour. This year’s tour will feature approximately 50 juried …
Bill Harrison

‘The Harvey Girls’ talk Monday part of Arizona Lecture Series

Arizona Historian Bill Harrison will present “The Harvey Girls” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13, in Apache Junction as part of the Arizona Lecture Series. The lecture will be at the …
Ken Brannon, Jerry Fox, Phil Kraft and Doug Latch front and center along with the rest of the chorus.

East Valley Harmonizers concert in Mesa Saturday

Name. East Valley Harmonizers Established: 1993 for our chapterTown: Mesa and the surrounding communities. Meeting time: 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Marks Church, 322 N. Horne in …
A photo from the 2008 show. The 2023 tractor and engine show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1950 E. Lost Dutchman Road.

Tractor, engine show Saturday in Apache Junction

The Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association is hosting a one-day show in Apache Junction March 11. The tractor and engine show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Apache …
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