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Racing
Latasha Causey will become the first female African American track president in NASCAR history when she takes over that position later this month at Phoenix Raceway.
Causey, who grew up in the …
Education
Last November, 30 years of continuous budget overrides in the two Southwest Valley school districts came to an abrupt end when residents voted down override measures that provide Agua Fria Union High …
WATER
The West Valley Water Association, which includes the city of Glendale, is offering a free online workshop on landscaping management and wise water use.
Education
The Litchfield Elementary School District board president hinted at leadership changes at last week’s candidate forum held by the district’s education foundation.
During …
Development
The city of Litchfield Park has once again delayed its decision regarding what has become a contentious and controversial rezoning request involving a sitting city planning commissioner and a church …
MONSOON
Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service reached records over the summer as rain and high winds produced widespread damage and power outages.
“On July 17th, we had a storm that caused …
Recreation
The city of Avondale is hosting a fishing derby November 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road.
Families are invited to bring their fishing equipment and chairs …
CALENDAR
The 2023 Scenic Arizona Calendar, published by the Daily Independent at YourValley.net, is now available.
City News
Litchfield Park's planning and zoning commission voted Oct. 11 to clarify the city's ordinance on the storage of recreational vehicles, opting to adopt the strictest possible interpretation.
The …
Education
Editor's Note: This article was updated Oct. 14, 2022 at 4:10 p.m. to reflect that Kiwanis International has yet to post results of the Legacy of Play contest set to be announced Oct. 13, …
Religion
Jehovah’s Witnesses have resumed their public ministry after a two-year pause due to the pandemic.
Representatives of the Christian denomination can once again be seen spreading their …
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