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NEWS
Goodyear economic development team earns excellence awards
Government
Goodyear city council member questions water company's billing practices
HOUSING
Maricopa County partners with Avondale, Tolleson on housing projects
HOLIDAYS

Jewish Family & Children's Service launches annual Adopt A Family Program

Jewish Family & Children's Service JFCS touches the lives of thousands of children, teens, and adults coping with trauma, family violence, mental illness, substance abuse, as well as other …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Volunteers needed at Valley domestic violence agencies

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Foster Care Review Board of Arizona encourage residents to help raise awareness about its impact on individuals, communities, and children and families.
HEADS-UP

Watch your cellphones for emergency test on Wednesday

FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System this week.
FIRST RESPONDERS

Buckeye police gathering feedback following service calls

Starting this month residents who call Buckeye police for help will likely receive a survey requesting feedback about their experience.

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SCIENCE

ASU’s first-ever planetary mission kicks off with an appeal for space scholars

ASU’s first planetary mission to an asteroid called Psyche will launch Oct. 5 and ASU hopes it will grow an interest in space and higher education for Arizona children.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

2023 West Valley Preps Week 6 football scoreboard

Games played Sept. 22 unless otherwise noted.
EDUCATION

One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway

Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
BUSINESS

Job fair with 50+ employers coming to Buckeye

The city of Buckeye has teamed up with dozens of area businesses for a Reduce the Commute Job Fair.
WEEKEND TRAVEL

Freeway work slows traffic near Buckeye, Goodyear, Sky Harbor

Weekend freeway work will affect drivers along eastbound I-10 in the Goodyear-Buckeye area, and state transportation officials also said travelers should allow extra time heading to Sky Harbor …

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Who is the West Valley Preps 2023 football Week 5 player of the week?

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
The low income housing sounds great but with that salacious offer comes crime from those “low income” souls who always look for opportunities to fill there pockets with extra income from, …
Regarding “Business Pipeline Speeds up Along Loop 303” in the May Litchfield Park/Goodyear Independent, I have some definite concerns on all this development and think we need to take a …
A trend has emerged where some celebrities, professional athletes, or other high net worth individuals are asking to be paid...

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Classic car enthusiasts will be on hand at Cars & Coffee in Tolleson on Oct. 7.

Cars & Coffee classic cars event coming to Tolleson

Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, will kick-off its Cars & Coffee season in Tolleson.

Murder Mystery Night coming to Avondale Civic Center Library

In the spirit of the upcoming Halloween season, a Murder Mystery Night is coming to the Avondale Civic Center Library.

New Halloween event on its way to Avondale

Celebrate Halloween season with the Creepin’ Candy Crawl in Avondale.
The annual Billy Moore Days will return to Avondale in October.

Billy Moore Days celebration making return to Old Town Avondale

Old Town Avondale will host the four-day Billy Moore Days to celebrate the city’s heritage.
Omnium Circus will perform at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise at Oct. 14.

Tickets on sale for Omnium Circus in Surprise

Tickets are now on sale for the Omnium Circus (www.OmniumCircus.org) show, “I’mPossible,” coming to The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise next month. Tickets are available …

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