National Charity League’s Arrowhead Chapter hosting membership drive

The Arrowhead Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has announced its Annual Membership Drive. Applications are being …

Voters turn down Dysart District requests

By Roger BallIndependent Newsmedia Both the Dysart Unified School District bond issue and budget override election issues failed to pass. Unofficial results from the Maricopa County …

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Fundraiser nets $30K for Northwest Valley Connect

The Motors and Meals community fundraising event Oct. 20 raised approximately $30,000 for the nonprofit Northwest Valley Connect, whose mission is to provide transportation services for homebound …

World-renowned speaker presents 'A Woman in STEM'

The presentation “A Woman in STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) was Oct. 17 in Sun City West’s Webb Room, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, …

Grant puts out fire over Engine 305

Federal grant money is helping the Surprise Fire Medical Department snuff out a fire that erupted when it pulled an engine out of a busy fire station earlier this month.

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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.

Local voices: What’s up with Surprise, Valley recycling programs?

Local residents react to news about Surprise and Glendale, among other cities, changing their recycling programs in response to worldwide recyclables market changes. Read more: Halting …

Chucri: Maricopa County elections are changing for the better

Building on a year’s worth of momentum, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors just took an important step to restore our statutory responsibilities related to elections. These …

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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 …

Banner Urgent Care in Surprise now open until midnight

Just in time for flu season, Banner Urgent Care is extending hours for its urgent care at 15521 W. Bell Road in Surprise. The Surprise location is the first to go live at staying open until …

Grandview named ‘Best in Wellness’

  Colin Milner Grandview Terrace, 14515 W. Granite Valley Drive, Sun City West, was recently named one of 25 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award winners across the U.S. for its …

Leasing brisk for Christopher Todd

Marley Park community is half full after 2 months

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The rising cost of college is putting new emphasis on helping young people find alternative career paths that won’t leave them heavily in debt. The 18th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, …

Dysart Unified bond, override election settled Nov. 5

It’s election time again for the Dysart Unified School District. The district is asking for a $152 million bond to fund safety and security upgrades (52%), buses (8%), technology, school …

Dysart Unified tests new way to grade

Students traditionally receive grades that are averaged over the course of the semester. But research shows standards-based grading changes the mindset of whether the student mastered what was …

West Valley Youth Orchestra open to young students

The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) program offers young students the opportunity to join with peers for intensive orchestral training and musical performances. The WVYO was founded in the …

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