Apache Junction High School NJROTC cadets 3rd in statewide academic competition
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Apache Junction High School hosted the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Prospector Brain Brawl, a qualifier for the Super Brain Brawl. The Brain Brawl is an academic competition where teams of four students each [...]
Plan for Loop 202 West closure in Mesa this weekend
Sections of Interstate 10 will be narrowed in the Goodyear and Buckeye areas this weekend for [...]
Photos: Scenic Apache Junction
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Partnerships bring cardboard regatta races to Mesa Oct. 1
Mesa Public Library with THINKspot, has formed a partnership with Fremont Junior High School, [...]
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State Route 88 improvements planned from near Apache Junction to past Tortilla Flat
The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to make safety improvements along State Route 88, also known as the Apache Trail, including fixing [...] - More »
- Elks Lodge No. 2349 donates $5,000 to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home
- Apache Junction landfill topic of Sept. 28 open house
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Superstition Mountains Regional Business Alliance community shredding event Oct. 1
Superstition Mountains Regional Business Alliance is sponsoring a community shredding event for Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and east Mesa to [...] - More »
- Council votes 6-1 to deny Hitching Post extension of premises liquor license request
- VIP Vending gets contract for three city of Apache Junction facilities
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Plan for Loop 202 West closure in Mesa this weekend
Sections of Interstate 10 will be narrowed in the Goodyear and Buckeye areas this weekend for pavement improvement work. A portion of westbound [...] - More »
- Low 90s forecast for Friday and Saturday
- Uptick in storm chances this afternoon
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Apache Junction High School NJROTC cadets 3rd in statewide academic competition
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Apache Junction High School hosted the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Prospector Brain Brawl, a qualifier for [...] - More »
- Changes in Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to take effect Oct. 1
- Students of the month for August honored at Apache Junction schools
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Partnerships bring cardboard regatta races to Mesa Oct. 1
Mesa Public Library with THINKspot, has formed a partnership with Fremont Junior High School, city of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community [...] - More »
- Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone at MAC Ikeda Theater Oct. 1
- Guided walks in October at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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43 years ago this week in Apache Junction, on Oct. 3, 1973
Forty-three years ago this week the top news stories for the Oct. 3, 1973 Apache Sentinel, the precursor to the Apache Junction Independent [...] - More »
- 43 years ago this week in Apache Junction, on Sept. 26, 1973
- 43 years ago this week in Apache Junction, on Sept. 19, 1973
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Lucretia Pelletier honored for 30 years with Apache Junction library
An employee who has worked three decades at the Apache Junction Public Library was honored at the Sept. 6 Apache Junction City Council meeting. A [...] - More »
- Marriage licenses filed in Pinal Superior Court
- Cindy Queen elected to office in state’s American Legion Auxiliary
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Supervisor candidate Glenn A. Walp thanks District 5 citizens for support
The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent welcomes letters to the editor, which can be printed in the newspaper and/or online at [...] - More »
- Arizona governor proclaims preparedness month
- Fred Crismon: Keep garage doors closed to keep out rattlesnakes
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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: Assistant Fire Chief Dave Montgomery retirement celebration held
- Video: Downtown Apache Junction Flatiron Community Park construction begins
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Warrant-resolution day Sept. 24 at Apache Junction Justice Court
The Apache Junction Justice Court will hold its first warrant-resolution day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The Apache Junction Justice Court [...] - More »
- State Route 79 narrowed to one lane Sept. 22 for Gila River bridge work in Florence
- Pinal County mosquito fogging in San Tan Valley
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Have evening coffee and a snack with the chief of police Oct. 11
Apache Junction Police Chief Thomas E. Kelly and command staff invite local residents to join them for a casual conversation 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, [...] - More »
- Superstition Fire and Medical District board meets tonight
- Sept. 18-24 National Child Passenger Safety Week
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Ranch rodeo Oct. 15 in Apache Junction
The Superstition Mountain Ranch Rodeo is Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd. in Apache Junction. [...] - More »
- Last two days of season for Salt River Tubing & Recreation
- Baseball champions’ rings presented at school board meeting
