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This vacant land, left, between The Church at Litchfield Park, right, and the existing restaurants and stores at the southeast corner of Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard, in the background, could be the first portion of City Center to develop. Mayor Tom Schoaf said a two-acre parcel on the City Center’s eastern edge could be out for bid within a few weeks. [Mark Carlisle/Independent Newsmedia]
Litchfield Park City Center will start to take shape in 2020
As city officials look forward to a new year, their main focus will be on the downtown City Center development. After decades of planning, City Center will finally start to take shape in 2020, with … more
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This aerial photo shows the future site of the Civic Square at the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 150th Drive. The Civic Square will include a new City Hall, a new library, a two-acre park for festivals and retail and office space. 2020 is a planning stage for the project. The park will be completed by Fall 2021 and the entire project will be completed by Summer 2022. [Submitted photo]
Goodyear city projects to gain ground in 2020
The coming year in Goodyear will be marked by the development of four major city projects, plenty more businesses coming to town and continued population growth. “We had a booming year, and … more
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This historic home is one of eight that will be displayed on the The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum’s second-annual home tour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. [Submitted photos]
See a slice of history on Litchfield Park historic home tour
Those looking to view some of the most historic homes in Litchfield Park can sign up for The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum’s Second-Annual Home Tour 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, … more
This American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin, valued between $1,400 and $1,500, was dropped in a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Goodyear last month. [Submitted photo]
Gold coin dropped in Salvation Army kettle in Goodyear
The Salvation Army reports that three of its signature Red Kettles in the Valley received an anonymous donation of a one-ounce American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin over the a 10-day stretch in … more
This aerial photo shows the location of two of six planned speed bumps along Bird Lane. [Submitted photo]
Speed humps to be added to Bird Lane in Litchfield Park
Speed humps and signage will soon be added along Bird Lane to slow traffic. The effects will be studied and could lead to more speed humps being added throughout the city if effective or a … more
Record attendance at Litchfield Park's Oktoberfest
The city’s annual Oktoberfest fall event had a record attendance of 1,500 people last fall. Pre-sale tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 5 event on the Wigwam’s lawn sold out before the … more
Lt. Col. Robert Miller, commander of the 308th Fighter Squadron, displays fighter pilot gear, including a helmet that comes with a $500,000 price tag. The helmet is custom-fitted to the pilot’s head and combines noise-canceling headphones, night vision, a forehead-mounted computer, and a projector.
Belgium could be added to list of fighter pilot trainees at Luke
Continued specialized air fighter training is an important foundation for the future security of the United States.  Such training is expected to expand, and much of it happens in the West Valley’s backyard. more
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Cindy Kolaczynski is the director of the Maricopa County Library District. She has been in the position since 2011.
Keeping up with tech: Libraries persevere in the 21st century
The 21st century has brought about innovation in technology, from the advancement of the internet, cell phones to smart phones, tablets, social media and more. more
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Mattew Williams
Matthew Williams starts as new Litchfield Park assistant city manager
Matthew Williams, former town manager of Huachuca City, was named as Litchfield Park’s new assistant city manager. He began Monday, Dec. 30. City manager Bill Stephens selected Mr. Williams, … more
Friends and family release purple balloons during a memorial event for Peyton Munger, an eighth-grader at Western Sky Middle School in Goodyear. Peyton was struck and killed by a school bus near Indian School Road and 114th Avenue last month. [Submitted photo]
PURPLE FOR PEYTON: Southwest Valley community remembers 8th-grader killed in collision
The Southwest Valley rallied to remember a Goodyear eighth-grader killed in a collision in November. Peyton Munger, 13, was struck and killed by a school bus near Indian School Road and 144th … more
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Goodyear Deputy City Manager Wynette Reed, Acting Police Chief Jimmy Rodriguez and Fire Chief Paul Luizzi hold the great horned owls prior to their release.
Goodyear releases 3 great horned owls back into wild
After six months of rehabilitation, three great horned owls are going home. The city of Goodyear helped release the owls this week, half a year after they were rescued as babies and cared for by … more
Man expected to recover after shooting in Litchfield Park
A man is expected to recover following a shooting in Litchfield Park. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting in the area of Dysart and … more
MCSO searches for semitruck involved in collision in Litchfield Park
Sheriff’s deputies seek the public’s help in locating a vehicle involved in a collision Litchfield Park. Around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, a blue 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe struck the … more
"Mission Bell" is an oil painting by LItchfield Park resident Michele Schuck. [Submitted photo]
West Valley artists work on display at Wigwam
Several West Valley artists will kick off the 6th year of the Artists in Residence program at the Wigwam resort beginning Friday, Jan. 17th. Artists will rotate weekends through Saturday, April 18th, … more
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This gold coin was donated anonymously Wednesday this week in Goodyear.
Goodyear among 3 Salvation Army Red Kettles to get anonymous gold coins
The Salvation Army reports that three of its signature Red Kettles in the Valley, including one in Goodyear, received an anonymous donation of a one-ounce American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin over the … more
OUT FOR THE COUNT: Southwest Valley officials spread the word about the census
Local officials are out to spread the word: make sure you count in 2020. The country’s decennial census will take place next year and every man, woman and child counts — toward how … more
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Trees shade a sidewalk near Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. [Submitted photo]
Finding the right shade: Goodyear plans to add trees to shade walkable areas
Expect to see a greener, shadier Goodyear in the coming years. The city is planning to find ways to add trees to pedestrian and bike paths as well as areas where people gather to make it more … more
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Litchfield Park City Councilman Ron Clair is pictured on top of a photo of Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd.
Ron Clair appointed to vacant Council seat in Litchfield Park
Ron Clair was appointed by City Council last month to fill the City Council seat vacated when former Councilman Peter Mahoney resigned in October. Mr. Clair was one of five candidates interviewed … more
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Mayor Thomas Schoaf (middle) gives his state of the city address, with the city council, Jan. 19, 2019. [Submitted photo]
Litchfield Park's State of the City address set for Feb. 1
The date of Mayor Tom Schoaf’s next State of the City address has been set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at The Church at Litchfield Park in Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield … more
Brandon Robinson (MCSO)
Peoria man arrested in triple stabbing in Avondale
Two of three people are fighting for their lives after they were stabbed in Avondale on Thanksgiving. A Peoria man was arrested in connection with the Thursday night incident. Around 8:30 p.m. … more
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