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Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
First responders

Domestic violence, assault, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of domestic violence, an assault and other incidents in Gold Canyon May 14-20: Fraud/forgery, reported at 2:48 p.m. May 15 …
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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, …
Opinion

Reveles: Beginning of the end for the ‘big lie’

The following statement was given at the June 5, 2024, meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors: In the spirit of transparency, I want to say I’m a previous president of the …
Opinion

Bryce: Storage space desperately needed for Zao Theatre

Dear friend of Centerstage Church/Zao Theatre. We need your help. We received word yesterday that our storage facility has asked us to move. We are now looking for a space of almost any type. We …
First responders

4 thefts reported in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts May 14-20: Theft, reported at 10:26 a.m. May 14 in the 400 block of South Warner Drive. Theft, reported at …
Job fair

Apache Junction school district job fair June 10

Apache Junction Unified School District has open positions and is hosting a job fair at the district office 4-6 p.m. June 10. There are positions open for a variety of teachers, psychologists, …
Forum

‘Meet the candidates forum’ in July hosted by Apache Junction VFW Post 7968 Auxiliary

VFW Post No. 7968 Auxiliary will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” Forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 250 S. Phelps Drive in Apache Junction.
Opinions

House: Former supervisor worked to keep Mining Camp restaurant

This is in response to a letter to the editor rebuttal from last month (“Opinion was full of misinformation, contradictions” on page 12 of the June 2024 issue). Supervisor Serdy claimed …
Grant application

$103K grant sought by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for community center staffing, costs

A request to authorize the submission of a grant application by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for $103,610 for staffing and operating a community center is to be considered at Wednesday’s meeting …
Education

Resolution Copper donating nearly $3K for reading program at Gold Canyon school

Resolution Copper Mining LLC has offered to donate $2,800 to pay for reading and phonics intervention resources at Peralta Trail Elementary School in Gold Canyon. PTES Principal Patricia Smith …
Pinal County

Dark sky hikes in June, July at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon

Join the Pinal County Parks and Trails Department on guided hikes to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at night. The hikes at Peralta Regional Park, 17975 E. Peralta Road in Gold …
Things to do

Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center open for swimming 7 days a week

Apache Junction’s pool complex is open seven days a week for open swim for a fee — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Superstition Shadows …
Pinal County

County clerk of the court operating hours changing in Apache Junction

Effective June 10, the operating hours for the Apache Junction satellite office of the Pinal County Clerk of the Court, 575 N. Idaho Road Suite No. 109, will be adjusted to Mondays, Wednesdays and …
Roads

Plan for daytime lane closures, delays on US60 between Superior, Miami June 6

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami during daylight hours on Thursday, June 6, for construction activities …
Education

Cell phone use to be banned at Apache Junction schools

All cell phones must be off and remain in a student’s backpack or in a classroom cell phone locker at all times under a policy being considered by the Apache Junction Unified School District. …
First responders

Accreditation assessment team seeks public comment on Apache Junction Police Department

The Apache Junction Police Department will undergo a comprehensive evaluation by the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program on June 12 and 13. A team of assessors will review all facets of the …
Education

$20M bond election in November for Apache Junction school district

Voters living in the Apache Junction Unified School District will decide Nov. 5 whether to approve $20 million in school improvement bonds. The AJUSD governing board on May 28 voted 3-0 to adopt …

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OPINION
Concerning “$15M bond election considered for school district” on the front page of the June 2024 issue: Bonds should be voted on for each individual project, not a group of projects. …
Concerning (“Serdy: Opinion was full of misinformation, contradictions” and “Grady: Protesting the process where Tela Peralta was approved in Pinal County”): I’d rather …
I have read both opinion articles (“Serdy: Opinion was full of misinformation, contradictions” and “Grady: Protesting the process where Tela Peralta was approved in Pinal …
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Professional astrologer to speak at Community of Women Luncheon June 6

The Community of Women business referral group will host Jyoti Devi Charlotte Benson, a professional astrologer, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd. …
Planned are: SWAT demo, K9 demo, CSI training, traffic accident investigation, defensive tactics, apprehensions, tour of PD and courts and more.

Registration open for Apache Junction police youth academy

There is still time for children in sixth, seventh and eighth grades to sign up for a summer adventure at the Apache Junction Police Department Youth Academy. Planned are: SWAT demo, K9 demo, …
The feature film will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

Free Apache Junction Movie in the Park in June is ‘Wonka’

The June Movie in the Park hosted by Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Department will be on Saturday, June 8, and will feature “Wonka” on the big screen. The feature film will …
The event is open to the public and includes candidates who are seeking to serve the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon area by running for office in 2024.

Meet candidates for local office at June event in Apache Junction

Superstition Mountain Republican Club is hosting a Gathering of the Patriots Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Avalon Elementary School, 1045 S. San Marcos Drive in Apache Junction. …
The original Apache Junction downtown master plan was adopted in 2010 and is to be updated this year.

Apache Junction to host downtown master plan update meeting tonight

In February the City Council approved a contract to hire Swaback Architects and Planners to update the 2010 Downtown Redevelopment Implementation and Strategy document to help guide the future …
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