$2 million grant to fund additional firefighters at Superstition Fire and Medical District
The Superstition Fire and Medical District has been awarded a $2,003,706 federal firefighter assistance grant. The fire district encompasses 62 square miles, including Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department [...]
1 adult dead, trapped under Apache Junction school bus, official says
[Update: The motorcycle rider, Clinton Pennington, 36, died as a result of injuries he [...]
Zao Theatre of Apache Junction actors win 2 ariZoni awards
During the 28th annual ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence celebration held Sept. 17, Zao [...]
Lennar Homes, industrial General Plan amendments approved by Apache Junction City Council
Designating 38 acres for conventional single-family homes and 50 acres at a different site for [...]
City manager to approve contracts up to $50,000, Apache Junction council decides
Requiring the Apache Junction City Council to approve purchases of $25,000 or more has been [...]
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$2 million grant to fund additional firefighters at Superstition Fire and Medical District
The Superstition Fire and Medical District has been awarded a $2,003,706 federal firefighter assistance grant. The fire district encompasses 62 [...] - More »
- 1 adult dead, trapped under Apache Junction school bus, official says
- Zao Theatre of Apache Junction actors win 2 ariZoni awards
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Students encouraged to create civics-related documentaries for video competition
Mediacom and C-SPAN announce the start of this year’s annual student documentary competition and encourage middle school and high school students [...] - More »
- Cactus Canyon Junior High inducts 60 delegates into National Junior Honor Society
- Central Arizona College in Apache Junction plans community education classes
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Longtime Apache Junction Food Bank volunteer Josephine Taylor will be missed
She walked into the Apache Junction Food Bank thousands of times over 20 years completely put together – a stylish outfit with her nails, hair [...] - More »
- 5 essay writers win free horse-riding lessons from Apache Junction Mounted Rangers
- Employees, volunteer of the month thanked at Apache Junction schools
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Thayil: Some school board candidates know little about educational processes
Thursday, Sept. 13, I was fortunate to be able to attend a school board forum sponsored by the Apache Junction Republican Club. The purpose of [...] - More »
- Dill: New Medicare cards are coming
- Dyer: Meet Your Neighbor profiles sought
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Second annual ‘AJ Kids Idol’ auditions begin in October
Do you have a talent you want to share with the world? Do you have what it takes to become the next AJ Kids Idol? The second-annual AJ Kids Idol [...] - More »
- Arts council series offers musical variety
- Apache Junction Parks and Recreation to host co-ed softball leagues
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‘Apache Junction’ dropped, new name ‘Superstition Region Chamber of Commerce’
The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to rename the chamber the Superstition Region Chamber of Commerce. The [...] - More »
- Annie Vaugier is named new Superstition Mountain Museum director
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport adds nonstop service to Carlsbad/San Diego
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Youth football to begin in Apache Junction
The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department is offering youth flag football leagues this fall for boys and girls. There are two leagues [...] - More »
- Apache Junction Parks and Recreation to host co-ed softball leagues
- Apache Junction football gears up for season with scrimmage
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Scenic photo: Horse in the Salt River
Apache Junction photographer Jim Kennedy snapped a photo of horse in the Salt River. The Independent encourages residents to submit their [...] - More »
- Scenic photo: Zone-tailed hawk
- Superstition Mountain Museum hosts season finale arts & crafts festival