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Belen Soto Elementary School Principal Courtney Frazier was honored with an award as a top administrator of middle grades.
Litchfield Elementary principal honored as outstanding middle middle grades administrator
Courtney Frazier, founding Principal of Belen Soto Elementary School, was named the 2026 Arizona Middle Grades Administrator of the Year by the Arizona Association for Middle Level Education. … more
Librarian Chalyn Brooks registers one of the first library cards for Steven Hauptmann, a Litchfield Park resident for seven years, on Aug. 3. The new library, part of the Maricopa County Library District, officially opened that day.
New chapter rises on Litchfield Park’s historic hill
By Monday morning, one of the oldest hills in Litchfield Park had something it had never seen before: hundreds of students heading off to school just steps away from residents lining up to explore a brand-new public library. more
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Mayor Joe Pizzillo has been declared the official winner of the Goodyear race for mayor.
Goodyear finalizes election results for mayor, council
The city of Goodyear has finalized the election results for mayor and council in a special meeting, certifying the winners. The official results from the July 21 primary election saw Mayor Joe … more
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Childspree has become one of the West Valley’s largest collaborative back-to-school initiatives, bringing together businesses, nonprofits, volunteers and community leaders to invest in local children.
Litchfield Park-based Mavericks bring community together for Childspree shopping event
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation again rallied the West Valley community to ensure more than 200 local children begin the school year with the clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies and the … more
Darcey M. Winterland, MD
Well-Visits Are More Than Just a Checkup
Here’s a secret from the exam room: while getting a shot is the part all kids remember about a well-visit and parents get to check a box on the to-do list, it is the relationship that is built … more
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Students gather on the steps for a class photo during school picture day, capturing memories while creating images used for yearbooks, student identification cards and other school records throughout the year.
Picture day dates set in Aqua Fria district
As the new school year begins, Agua Fria district officials are encouraging families to make sure students are ready for their scheduled picture day. more
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Personal information should be wiped before turning in cell phones.
Wipe your phone before you let it go
A new phone is exciting, but many people hesitate to trade in, sell or recycle their old device because they're worried about their personal information. As a result, countless old phones end up … more
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Independent Newsmedia Inc., USA, has acquired the Fountain Hills Times and its related publications and services.
Archives available of past Independent Newsmedia stories
To see our archives Our online  archive  contains staff-written and other selected articles from 2008 to the present. Searches are free. You may purchase individual articles for $2.95 … more
Ten places to visit in Goodyear and Litchfield Park.
Top 10 places to visit in Goodyear and Litchfield Park
The West Valley is one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southwest. At the heart of this boom are the neighboring cities of Goodyear and Litchfield Park, two distinct communities bound together … more
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Whether you're vacationing or working remotely, staying cyber aware can help protect your personal and professional information on the go.
Summer Travel Is Here: Don’t Take a Vacation from Cyber Safety
Summer offers a welcome escape from the Arizona heat, but it also means relying more on public networks and devices while traveling. When we're relaxed and getting away from our daily routine, it's … more
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Summer meal programs help ensure Arizona students continue to have access to nutritious food when school cafeterias would otherwise be closed during summer break.
As SNAP shrinks and food banks struggle, schools become the West Valley's summer safety net
Arizona has seen a dramatic decline in SNAP participation over the past year. Multiple reports show hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost food assistance benefits, including more than 200,000 children. more
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Mr. Pickle's owner Michael Nelson with team members Emily Wallin and Chris Schefler at the Fast Casual event.
Michael Nelson Honored as 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Proud Arizona business owner Michael Nelson has been named among the Top 100 Movers & Shakers in the United States by Fast Casual, accepting the honor on behalf of his brand, Mr. Pickle’s … more
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