National Charity League’s Arrowhead Chapter hosting membership drive

The Arrowhead Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has announced its Annual Membership Drive. Applications are being …

Litchfield Park Library to host one-day book sale Saturday

The Friends of the LP Library are hosting a one-day book sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Community Room at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd. There will be a large …

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Fundraiser nets $30K for Northwest Valley Connect

The Motors and Meals community fundraising event Oct. 20 raised approximately $30,000 for the nonprofit Northwest Valley Connect, whose mission is to provide transportation services for homebound …

Unlicensed contractor pleads guilty

A unlicensed contractor pleaded guilty to charge after his arrest last month for scamming a homeowner out of over $5,000. Jairo Aparicio, 56, of Glendale, pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to contracting …

Sheriff Paul Penzone speaks at Southwest Valley Chamber’s breakfast Wednesday

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce announces Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone will be the featured speaker for Business & Breakfast Wednesday Oct. 23 at Estrella Mountain Community …

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko hosts Goodyear mobile office hours Tuesday

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced mobile office hours for constituents of the Eighth Congressional District for the month of October. Constituents seeking assistance with Social …

Applications open for Litchfield Park City Council after Mahoney resigns

The City of Litchfield Park is seeking an interim City Council member after Councilman Peter Mahoney resigned earlier this month, due to potential conflict of interest regarding the planned City …

Litchfield Park City Center plans lean toward high buildings, high-end businesses

Plans for Litchfield Park’s downtown City Center, while still tentative until approved by City Council, are leaning toward a high-end retail, office and dining center with higher buildings than …

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In 2012 my family experienced the loss of my brother Nathan due to suicide. After spending a full weekend with him at my parent’s house, none of us knew what was coming just two days later that Tuesday evening.

Environmental protection ‘rollback’ narrative full of holes

The Environmental Protection Agency recently revised some rules governing oil-and-gas rig methane emissions...

Thorburn: Luke AFB provides skilled workers to the West Valley

Residents of the West Valley, often hear “the sounds of freedom” emanating from above. The audible and visible signs of F-35 training missions represent the ongoing legacy of Luke Air …

Arizona proves students succeed by leaving failed public schools

The men and women of America’s armed services have pledged — and often sacrificed — their lives to protect our freedoms. Yet just a single state, Arizona, has decided these heroes …

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Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning Inc., 17225 N. 63rd Ave., a family-owned business since 1961, awarded the winner of its 4th Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway contest to Dan Dennison, a …

Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek celebrates new independent, assisted living community

Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek, 15833 W. Clubhouse Drive, a Robson Senior Living Community, hosted a formal ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 23 to celebrate the opening of an independent and assisted …

PMB celebrates grand opening of medical plaza, formerly a movie theater, in Goodyear

PMB announces the completion of Goodyear Medical Plaza, an adaptive reuse project that converted a 50,000-square-foot 1980s-era multiplex movie theater to a modern medical use. A grand opening …

Leadership West announces Class 26 members

Leadership West, the West Valley’s premier leadership program, announces 33 new members to its latest class. New cohort group members join the ranks of business owners, municipal and civil …

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The rising cost of college is putting new emphasis on helping young people find alternative career paths that won’t leave them heavily in debt. The 18th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, …

West Valley Youth Orchestra open to young students

The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) program offers young students the opportunity to join with peers for intensive orchestral training and musical performances. The WVYO was founded in the …

Arizona schools ranked dead last – again

Arizona earned another F this week when a national study ranked the state dead last in school funding — 51st out of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. A nationwide comparison …

STEM approach proves fundamental to 21st century livelihood

By Melissa Rosequist Independent Newsmedia Seven municipal leaders gathered at Scottsdale City Hall for a roundtable discussion on the growing STEM environment within the Valley — leading to …

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