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Centennial baseball rallies past Horizon, breaking barrier

Echoes of the past three first round losses intensified for Centennial baseball Saturday afternoon, as Horizon grabbed a 6-4 lead in the top of the seventh. Two Coyotes with little connection to …
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West Wing teacher honored with art education leadership award

West Wing School art instructor Tricia Hilbert is the recipient of Artsonia’s 2024 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers in the art education community who continuously inspire their peers and engage students.
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
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Deer Valley Road bridge maintenance underway in Peoria

Maricopa County Department of Transportation crews have begun work on the Deer Valley Road bridge between 109th and 117th avenues in Peoria. The bridge deck maintenance project will run through …
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Five arms from Peoria power Mustangs' title bid

The 2024 Sunrise Mountain pitching staff is a microcosm of the larger team deep, versatile and adaptable to any situation. Perhaps the most important word to describe the group — and …
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Gunman dies after being shot by Peoria police officer

A 38-year-old man is dead after police say he used a handgun Friday to shoot at a Peoria police officer who returned fire. The officer was responding to a call shortly after 1 p.m. April 26 near …

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I think many residents of Vistancia are less than pleased regarding the Amkor development (although the mayor of Peoria discounted this in his recent televised interview on the subject).
The city of Peoria is planning to amend it's General Plan so that it will be easier to bring a new airport and other projects into our boundaries.
I have yet to see a detailed map of exactly where they plan on putting this Amkor manufacturing facility.

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3 Peoria Girl Scouts honored with Gold Awards for impactful community initiatives

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. Three of them are Peoria residents.
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Peoria Unified plans for $120 million bond on November ballot

The Peoria Unified governing board has taken a big step in placing a $120 million bond on the Nov. 5 general election ballot that will fund capital needs at schools throughout the district.
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Did your Peoria school make the U.S. News and World Report’s list?

Around 10 Peoria schools made U.S. News and World Report’s top public high schools list this year, including BASIS Peoria, which took the top spot.
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Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered male

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating Camilo Perez Cruz, a 92-year-old male.

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The Daily Independent and Peoria Independent invite readers to submit photographs of desert landscapes, wildlife and prominent landmarks to be used in the 2025 Scenic Arizona calendar.

Peoria Independent accepting photos for 2025 Arizona calendar

The Daily Independent  at YourValley.net and Peoria Independent invite readers to submit photographs of desert landscapes, wildlife and prominent landmarks to be used in the 2025 Scenic Arizona calendar.
Teens in Peoria ages 16 to 19 are invited to a summer youth academy June 10-13.

Peoria Fire-Medical Department to host youth firefighter academy

Teens in Peoria ages 16 to 19 are invited to learn what it takes to become a firefighter.
Registration is now open for Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 2024 Summer Academy for Young Performers.

Registration now open for Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 2024 summer youth camp

Registration is now open for Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 2024 Summer Academy for Young Performers, which has sessions June through August.
Girls ages 6 to 11 are invited to attend an American Girl tea party, April 27 at Sunrise Mountain Library.

Peoria is having an American Girl tea party

Girls ages 6 to 11 are invited to attend an American Girl tea party April 27.
ParkFest in Peoria's Acacia District will be at Ira Murphy Park, 6-9 p.m., April 20.

Get ready for ParkFest at Ira Murphy

ParkFest in the Acacia District will be at Ira Murphy Park, 6-9 p.m., April 20.
Dr. Lotte Valentin will speak at an International Association for Near-Death Studies event April 21 in Peoria.

Physician with 2 near-death experiences to speak in Peoria

“I knew I was dying. The first thing I noticed was that I was still alive. I was still there, just outside my body!”

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