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Applications sought for Apache Junction health and human services funding

The city of Apache Junction Health and Human Services Commission has opened its application period for fiscal year 2022-23 funding. Funding is available to Apache Junction health and human service …

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Fraud, theft reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of fraud and theft in Gold Canyon Dec. 30-Jan. 5: Theft of property, reported at 10:23 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 8200 block of East …

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5 thefts reported Dec. 30-Jan. 5 to Apache Junction police

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Dec. 30-Jan. 5: Theft, reported at 8:31 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 2000 block of West Southern Avenue. Theft, reported at …

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Coronavirus cases surpass 12,690 in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Jan. 12 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 12,699 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and …

Health Care

Pinal County’s largest primary care rebrands to Sun Life Health

After years of expansion and providing health care to Arizona’s communities, Sun Life Family Health Center is now Sun Life Health. Company officials believe updating the brand better …

News

112-acre industrial development site in Mesa sells for $36.7M

SVN Desert Commercial Advisors recently completed the sale of an approximately 112-acre industrial site in Mesa at the southwest corner of Warner and Sossaman Roads just north of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway …

News

2 locations for Christmas tree disposal in Apache Junction

A live or freshly cut Christmas tree is a wonderful way to spruce up the holiday season and it doesn’t have to be a problem to dispose of after the season is over. The city of Apache …

Pinal County

Arizona plans to seek warrants for 1st executions in 7 years

PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors told the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday that they intend to seek execution warrants soon for two death-row inmates in what would be the state’s first executions in …

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Theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon Dec. 23-29: Assault, reported at 11:29 a.m. Dec. 24 in the 7700 block of East …

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Vehicle burglaries, thefts reported Dec. 23-29 to Apache Junction police

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of vehicle burglaries, thefts and one recovered vehicle Dec. 23-29: A recovered stolen vehicle, reported at 11:27 a.m. Dec. 23 at …

Opinion

Hague: Will homeownership in American be for only the privileged?

“I will never sell another piece of real estate,” said my son, Corey. “I regret selling my condo before buying my current house,” he added.

Democratic leaders: Legislature must protect itself, public participants from COVID-19

Dear Speaker Bowers and Senate President Fann, we understand from recent media reports that the decisions announced last week regarding COVID-19 protocols in the House and Senate have not yet been finalized. As you discuss the final arrangements, we urge you to reimplement safety measures that will protect both members and the public and allow for all voices to be heard at the capitol.

Education

Oak Street Health opens in Apache Junction

Oak Street Health, a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare, is expanding access to more older adults with the Jan. 7 opening of its new center at 183 W. Apache Trail …