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More Class of 2020 athletes sign with universities

The following local high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.

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Top volleyball teams return for unique offseason

The large number of girls returning to two state runner-up volleyball teams in Goodyear — Estrella Foothills and Millennium — did not think their path back to the finals would begin …

It’s all fair game as Arizona high school football eyes new year

Every aspect of the upcoming Arizona 2020 prep football season is considered tentative as the spread of COVID-19 will ultimately determine where, when and by whom prep football will be played.

Tennis players earn Sports360AZ academic honors

On April 29, the website Sports360AZ named the boys and girls tennis all-state academic teams. Players from local schools are included belowBOYS TENNISAll state academic team (first team)Centennial: …

Volleyball players earn Sports360AZ academic honors

On April 29, the website Sports360AZ named the beach volleyball and boys volleyball. Players from local schools are included below BEACH VOLLEYBALLAll state academic team (first team)Estrella …

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When the work van pulled up in front of Arizona Helping Hands, I recognized the company name. I thought my friend Dale was coming to say hi and tour the Arizona Helping Hands facility where we …

Vallante: Supporting black-owned small businesses, entrepreneurship

With the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest that has been taking place in some cities, the impact has been felt in every sector of our economy. There has never been a more challenging time for …

Young: Sharing experiences helps reader move toward positive change

Where do we go from here? The past few weeks since the death of George Floyd have honestly been difficult. From the moment he was killed, until now has been a blur of outrage, arguments and …

Sheppard: What Juneteenth means to me as a black man in America

This Friday, we celebrate Juneteenth --- a holiday that receives little attention but holds special significance for me as a black man in America this year. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 …

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Opening the Celestial Float Center in Litchfield Park is a dream come true for its owner, Amanda Hawkins. Ms. Hawkins said she began her holistic wellness journey in 2012 after a failed back …

West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo 2020 cancelled

Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, the 2020 Biz to Biz Expo has been cancelled.

Arizona jobless rate drops sharply in May, but still at twice pre-COVID levels

Arizona posted one of the sharpest unemployment drops in the country in May, falling from a historic high of 13.4% in April to 8.9% last month, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of …

Litchfield Park seeks business owners’ input on COVID-19 impacts

Litchfield Park is asking local business owners to tell the city how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their businesses via a survey posted on the city’s website and Facebook …

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Litchfield Elementary School District launched a new website, lesd79.org, this week. Visitors to the new site, which went live Wednesday, July 1, are greeted with colorful images of district and …

Altrusa continues mission of serving West Valley students

For the past six years Altrusa of the West Valley has honored students from Rio Salado College, 12535 W. Smokey Drive, Surprise, for achieving their GED (General Education Diploma). Altrusa of the …

Community pantry coming to Robey Elementary

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, 5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd., Litchfield Park, is the site of the Barbara Robey Community Pantry 5:30-7 a.m. Saturday, July 18. The free food pantry is drive-thru …

Goodyear Police Department accepting applications for Teen Police Academy

The Goodyear Police Department will accept applications for its 2020 Teen Police Academy through 5 p.m. Friday, July 10. The weeklong academy scheduled July 20-24 is open to high school students …

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