Keyword: Apache Junction

Central Arizona College launches ‘Women in …

6/7/2023
Central Arizona College has created a new scholarship to provide financial support for women students interested in engineering. The "Women in Engineering Scholarship" was established by Armineh …

4 sex offenses reported in Apache Junction May 13-17

6/7/2023
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sex offenses May 13-17. Sexual Offense — sexual abuse, reported at 10:37 p.m. May 13 in the 1800 block of West …

Almost 700 students graduated from CAC this year

6/6/2023
Central Arizona College graduated 681 students this  school year. In a press release, CAC stated that the graduates earned a total of 828 degrees and certificates. The oldest person awarded …

Apache Junction library board to consider waiving …

6/6/2023
More than 4,000 individuals who each racked up to $49.99 in fines to replace lost or damaged books and other materials for Apache Junction Public Library owe a combined $95,252 that would be forgiven …

Fourth of July activities, fireworks planned in Apache …

6/5/2023
The city of Apache Junction’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be Tuesday, July 4, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave. The day begins with the annual Fourth of July …

$370K transportation study begun for Apache Junction, …

6/5/2023
A Maricopa Association of Governments study on transportation plans for an area south of Apache Junction and Mesa includes portions of Queen Creek and Florence. The study area is a large, mostly …

$500K fire-prevention grant sought for Apache Junction …

6/3/2023
Pinal County is seeking a $500,000 fire-prevention grant to help pay for clearing of right of way in the city of Apache Junction, adjacent county areas and in Gold Canyon. The Pinal County Board …

Former Apache Junction principal releases thriller …

6/2/2023
Gary Nine — who worked 20 years at Apache Junction Unified School District, 13 as principal of Apache Junction Junior High School and seven as assistant superintendent — has written a …

Smith: Spruce up your backyard with these 5 …

6/1/2023
Backyards in Arizona are as diverse as the landscape across the state. When designing your backyard oasis, you have many things you want to consider with the biggest being your budget. If you are …

Apache Junction teen has top kids’ category donut in …

6/1/2023
Apache Junction resident Payton Robertson, 15, submitted the winning donut in the kids’ category in Bashas’ eighth-annual contest. It is filled with lemon coconut meringue, and topped with …

5 thefts reported in Apache Junction May 8-12

5/31/2023
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts May 8-12: Theft, reported at 7:10 a.m. May 8 in the 1000 block of South San Marcos Drive. Theft, reported at …

Arizona rural policy forum comes to Miami

5/30/2023
Join Local First Arizona and hundreds of changemakers for the 16th annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum, held this year at Bullion Plaza in Miami. The conference attracts nearly 300 …

Hunt Highway road work gets underway

5/30/2023
The first phase of a Pinal County road project on Hunt Highway started today. Work is expected to continue through mid-August and will include alternating lane closures and flagger operations. …

Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest …

5/30/2023
WASHINGTON — It’s unclear which came first in Pinal County, the houses or the people filling them. What is clear is both continue growing at some of the fastest rates in the state and, in …

Regional transportation study meeting Thursday for …

5/29/2023
The Maricopa Association of Governments is doing a study on longterm transportation plans for the area south of Apache Junction and Mesa. MAG will be holding a virtual community meeting at 6 …

ADOT plans June 2-5 closure of eastbound Loop 202

5/29/2023
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that pavement improvements on Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway between Priest Drive and Loop 101 Price Freeway will require several weekend …

MasterCraft exclusive towboat partner of Suntex …

5/27/2023
MasterCraft Boat Co., which sells towboats, recently announced a partnership with Suntex Marinas, a marina network at U.S. destinations including Canyon Lake north of Apache Junction. A select …

2 new restaurants open at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

5/26/2023
Kind Hospitality, a firm specializing in presenting elevated — and kind — dining experiences at airport and streetside restaurants, recently opened its latest location within Phoenix-Mesa …

Robertson: Apache Junction baseball player should be a …

5/26/2023
There is nothing quite like small city high school baseball. It creates a place where families, friends and communities can come together and support their local team. Scouts will not be in the …

Shopping local in Apache Junction helps economy, …

5/26/2023
While the Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce ramps up its annual summer shop-local campaign offering discounts designed to help area businesses during the slower summer months, an adjacent …

City of Apache Junction sets holiday schedule for …

5/26/2023
The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Monday, May 29, in observation of Memorial Day. Emergency services through the police department will not be impacted by the …

Santosuosso: Iron deficiency symptoms, how to treat it

5/25/2023
An estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide have an iron deficiency. Being deficient in iron causes anemia, a condition where your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells to send oxygen to your …

Business with sites in Apache Junction, Mesa …

5/25/2023
ArchWell Health, a national company providing value-based care services to Medicare-eligible seniors, has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2023 best places to work in health care. …

Stenglein of Apache Junction receives 2 American …

5/24/2023
Ruby Stenglein of Apache Junction recently received two awards from American Heritage Girls. She earned an Abigail Adams level award, the highest level award in American Heritage Girls. …