awarded
A New Leaf in Mesa — which operates the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse in Apache Junction — is one of eight Arizona-based nonprofits receiving a share of $704,000 in grants …
Awarded
Gold Canyon Chapter ES, P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization, presented Apache Junction High School Senior Gwendalyn McVicker with the chapter’s Patricia Mortensen Scholarship at …
Recreation
Apache Junction’s summer youth camp has outgrown the use of the city’s multigenerational center and will be moving to a new facility this year.
The May 29-July 5 program will be held …
Landfill
Residents of Apache Junction can throw out a load of trash at the landfill during “Free Dump Week” May 6-11.
During that week, the Apache Junction Landfill, 4050 S. Tomahawk Road, …
Roads
Road work is planned through May 23 on Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction just west of the Idaho Road intersection.
During this time, expect intermittent lane closures on Superstition, …
Roads
The city of Apache Junction, faced with increased construction costs for road and safety improvements on Winchester Road and for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Delaware Drive, is seeking more …
Funding
State Rep. David Cook, chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter today to Jennifer Toth, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, asking for the …
Roads
A public open house style meeting will be held in May on a roads circulation study for Gold Canyon in unincorporated Pinal County.
Residents are invited to attend the open house 5-7 p.m. …
Election 2024
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.
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Opinion
Yes, we all know it’s painfully hot during the Arizona summers. And we all know it’s important to drink plenty of water to help us stay hydrated. But did you know water can be …
Opinion
There has been an opinion published regarding my support for a tourism project on private land at the end of Peralta Road. The piece is simply full of misinformation and contradictions.
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Opinion
Having many concerns about motives and methods with the Tela Peralta eco-resort project, my community of unincorporated folks who value the rural nature and natural beauty of where we live asked me …
Election 2024
The Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for Apache Junction council and mayor candidates.
It starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Apache Junction City Council …
Food drive
The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive returns to the Valley on May 11.
United Food Bank in Mesa is one of the primary recipients for …
Opinion
The high heat of the Arizona summer is right around the corner. With temperatures quickly reaching into the triple digits, it is important to keep your kids safe as they play outdoors. Let’s …
Opinion
Roofing work is an essential service for residential and commercial property owners across the Valley. Someone’s home or office literally cannot function without a roof over it. The high demand …
Things to do
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 …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual offenses April 16-22:
Sexual offense — sexual abuse, reported at 7:52 p.m. April 16 at East Superstition …
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