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West Valley Preps' Goodyear/Surprise boys basketball preview

The start of the boys basketball season is set for Nov. 22. The Goodyear/Litchfield Park Independent and the Surprise Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season.

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Horizon volleyball sweeps Millennium in dominant 5A final display

This trip to the 5A girls volleyball final was far different for Millennium than the previous three. In 2018 and 2020 the Tigers were the overwhelming force, sweeping their way to state title.

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Millennium volleyball survives big swinging Gilbert to make 4th straight final

In all four seasons since moving down to the 5A conference, Millennium volleyball earned a trip to the state final. The fourth trip, clinched Nov. 11, was by far the most difficult. In each of the …

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Millennium volleyball sweeps Sunrise Mountain in quest for 4th straight final

Two state tournament matches down and the Millennium girl’s volleyball team has yet to give up a game in its quest for a fourth straigh 5A finals berth. After beating Centennial High School …

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Desert Edge grinds out win in Goodyear rivalry with Millennium

The calendar has turned and Desert Edge reaffirmed its commitment to "November football" in its  home win against rival Millennium. The Scorpions' 21-7 win Nov. 5 featured its offensive line opening holes for steady junior back Christopher Cordero

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Tobacco kills roughly 8 million people around the world every year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization has long aimed for complete eradication of the substance, calling it “one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced.”

Expert: Biden taps the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — But what does that mean?

President Joe Biden ordered a release of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Nov. 23, 2021, as a part of a coordinated effort with five other countries to tamp down rising fuel prices. The U.S. plans to tap 50 million barrels of crude oil in the coming months, while the other nations  — the U.K., India, Japan, Korea and China  — are said to be releasing about 11 million barrels in total.

Merrill: Get ready for winter; the first Arizona highways close in November

It seems like just weeks ago that Arizona was sweltering under one of the hottest summers on record, with many Arizonans seeking refuge in pools or under tall trees in high country. But those days are in the rearview mirror.

Llywelyn: Prayer apps are flooding the market, but how well do they work?

Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app that claims over a million downloads, has raised more than $52 million in investments. Prayer apps are not new. Silicon Valley startups popularized mindfulness and meditation apps as early as 2010, although many have criticized those apps for being spiritually shallow.

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A Goodyear retail center owner is planning to redevelop the property with a 284-unit apartment complex. TriGate Capital had zoning approved for the multifamily center at the Canyon Trails Towne …

Two businesses opening first Goodyear locations this week

Ribbon cutting ceremonies planned this week represent a couple of firsts for the growing city of Goodyear. 

Landmark Title opens new Goodyear office

 Landmark Title Assurance Agency headquartered in Phoenix recently opened two new offices in Arizona. The growing title and escrow company’s newest branch locations are in Goodyear and …

California company to buy Bashas'

Valley grocery chain Bashas' has agreed to be bought by a California regional grocer. The deal between Bashas' and Raley's Holding Co., a regional grocer based in Sacramento. Financial terms of …

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Experts have long warned that learning disruptions caused by the pandemic will have wide-ranging consequences for K-12 students. Learning loss may be reflected in Arizona students’ performance …

Fiesta Bowl's Wishes for Teachers delivers $1 million to local educators

Though Thanksgiving was technically celebrated on November 25 this year, for 400 teachers across Arizona – including four from Litchfield Park – it came early this year. During the …

Desert Edge art teacher named Arizona Art Educator of the Year

If you talk to Ryan Williams about his work as an art educator, you’ll quickly learn that teaching is just one element of his job. He teaches art at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, but …

Former Litchfield board member collecting donations for families in need

A former Litchfield Elementary School District governing board member is collecting donations for students and families in need at her school and beyond. Dr. Tara Armstead, an achievement …

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