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Shining the light on opportunities

With the second semester underway for the Dysart Unified School District, the focus remains on academics, athletics and the arts. At the Jan. 8 Governing Board meeting, Danae Marinelli from the …

Leonard picked to lead Dysart governing board

The Dysart Unified School District governing board led the Jan. 8 meeting with the nomination and vote of new officers. Former president Christine A.K. Pritchard handed the reins over to new …

Construction projects on Loop 303 beginning

The Arizona Department of Transportation will be doing construction on Loop 303 from the U.S. 60 to I-17 in Phoenix, Peoria and Surprise.

Surprise banks on private partnerships

Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic can envision Surprise on a growth path much like Gilbert, only a few decades later. “I believe Surprise is on a Gilbert …

More closures coming on roads in Surprise

The City of Surprise has a series of dates set for work to improve several roadways that will require road closures through early 2020. Here are the following projects on the books: • …

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The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

Local Voices: Where to camp in the winter?

Local camping enthusiasts recommend some areas for camping during the cooler months. Just moved from Indiana in March and now we are settled in we’d like to get to some camping. Where are …

All student IDs should have suicide prevention information

In 2012 my family experienced the loss of my brother Nathan due to suicide. After spending a full weekend with him at my parent’s house, none of us knew what was coming just two days later that Tuesday evening.

Ware: NVC has become crucial in 5 years

Things aren’t the way they use to be”, says Kathryn Chandler, the executive director of Northwest Valley Connect.

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The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will host an upcoming workshop “Understanding the Patent Process” 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Surprise AZ Tech Celerator, Building D, …

Yavapai-Apache Nation appoints Moss as general manager of Cliff Castle Casino Hotel

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel has appointed Aaron Moss to the position of general manager at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, 555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde. “The Yavapai Apache Nation Tribal …

Wallick to host annual pet event in Sun City

With the Holidays are fast approaching, John Wallick Jewelers will host its annual fundraiser for the Arizona Humane Society.

Luke AFB veteran wins free A/C Unit for Veterans Day

Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning Inc., 17225 N. 63rd Ave., a family-owned business since 1961, awarded the winner of its 4th Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway contest to Dan Dennison, a …

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The West Valley Arts Council, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, in partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, is seeking students to participant in …

Surprise 2nd graders become published authors

Thirty students from Imagine Rosefield, 12050 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, have become published authors through a national student publishing program. As part of the publishing process, students in …

Future Chef’s competition open to Surprise K-5 students

The annual Future Chef’s competition will take place Wednesday, March 4 at Paradise Honors Elementary School, 15533 W. Paradise Lane, Surprise. This year’s theme is “Reimagine …

Surprise student completes Navy basic training

Caleb Thomas Smith, a 2019 Surprise high school homeschool graduate, completed basic training in the United States Navy. Prior to basic training, Mr. Smith tested and qualified to study and be a …

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