Superstition Fire and Medical District seeks new fire chief
The Superstition Fire and Medical District has set aside $25,000 to search for a new fire chief. The district governing board voted 5-0 Saturday, June 17, to settle with Fire Chief Paul Bourgeois over his employment contract and a letter dated [...]
City code changes topic of Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
There is one public hearing slated for the Tuesday, June 27, meeting of the Apache Junction [...]
Pinal County Animal Care and Control offering $5 microchipping
Did you know the Fourth of July is the day that the most animals run away from home? Why? The [...]
Construction manager selected to build next light-rail extension
The Valley Metro Rail Board has unanimously approved Kiewit as the construction manager at-risk [...]
Hot, dry temperatures drive wildfire dangers
Soaring temperatures and dry conditions are increasing the danger of wildfires in Arizona. [...]
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City code changes topic of Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
There is one public hearing slated for the Tuesday, June 27, meeting of the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting begins at [...] - More »
- Drug and narcotics violations reported June 5-13 to Apache Junction Police Department
- ‘Sewer story’ added to Flatiron Community Park
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Lunch Mobs planned in Shop Local program
[Update: Edited to remove the July 11 Lunch Mob scheduled for Mongolian Grill (http://mongolianapache.wixsite.com/mongoliangrillaj), 300 S. [...] - More »
- Apache Junction City Council discusses setting aside property for business uses
- Apache Junction chamber awarded visitor information center contract
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Construction manager selected to build next light-rail extension
The Valley Metro Rail Board has unanimously approved Kiewit as the construction manager at-risk for the South Central Light Rail Extension. [...] - More »
- Hot, dry temperatures drive wildfire dangers
- Valley Metro service for Independence Day celebrations
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Children First committee to meet June 19 at chamber
The Children First/Save Our Schools Committee is meeting 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache [...] - More »
- New initiative helps Arizona parents prepare babies for reading success
- Apache Junction school officials attend two days of training with consultant
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Lost Dutchman Days Royalty Luau Party June 24 in Apache Junction
A Lost Dutchman Days Royalty Luau Party fundraiser benefiting the Lost Dutchman Days rodeo queens will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at [...] - More »
- 'Spencer Jones and Redhill' June 23 at Mesa Arts Center
- Ongoing activities including i.d.e.a. Museum
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1992-2022: Committee begins work on celebrating centennial of naming of Apache Junction
A committee set up to beautify the city’s focal point on the northeast corner of North and West Apache Trail has changed its focus over [...] - More »
- 43 years ago this week in Apache Junction, on June 26, 1974
- History Happens Here in AJ: Sign installed for Lost Dutchman Days
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Gold Canyon resident Mirza Fareed Baig plans to run for Arizona governor
Editor’s note: Meet Your Neighbor is a feature of the Independent that introduces readers to a community member. To receive a profile or to [...] - More »
- Anne Anderson one of 30 students to receive scholarship
- Marriage licenses filed in Pinal Superior Court April 23-May 20
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OPINION: Confederate monuments ‘part of our history’
The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent welcomes letters to the editor, which can be printed in the newspaper and/or online at [...] - More »
- OPINION: State doesn’t pay for upkeep of Confederate memorials in AZ
- OPINION: California Zephyr railcar has a long history as ‘boondoggle’
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Photos: Scenic Apache Junction
Please enjoy these photographs submitted by readers of the Apache Junction Independent newspaper. The Independent encourages residents to [...] - More »
- Video: Motorcycles on Main on first Fridays in Mesa, including June 2
- Mayor proclaims May 21-27 National Public Works Week in Apache Junction
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Pinal County Animal Care and Control offering $5 microchipping
Did you know the Fourth of July is the day that the most animals run away from home? Why? The boom of the fireworks scares them, so to escape [...] - More »
- Plan for single-lane restriction on U.S. 60 in Superior Monday for paving
- Supervisors adopt 2017-18 tentative budget for Pinal County
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Superstition Fire and Medical District seeks new fire chief
The Superstition Fire and Medical District has set aside $25,000 to search for a new fire chief. The district governing board voted 5-0 Saturday, [...] - More »
- June 4-13 Gold Canyon Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report
- Residents thank Apache Junction Police Department Officer Jesse Frantz for helping fix vehicle’s flat tire
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Get draw results sooner with free AZGFD customer portal account
As the Arizona Game and Fish Department completes the random draw process for the 2017 fall hunts, hopeful hunters are encouraged to create a [...] - More »
- Commission proposes to amend rules for game bird field training licenses
- Bighorn sheep tours return to Canyon Lake July 1-2
