Q-and-A with Apache Junction council candidate Christa Rizzi
Two Apache Junction residents are running for mayor and four for three seats on the council in the Aug. 28 primary election. The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent e-mailed questionnaires to the candidates. They will be posted online in the [...]
Bollinger sentenced to 160 years in prison in connection with Apache Junction sexual conduct with a minor
Johnny Ray Bollinger, of Apache Junction, has been sentenced to 160 years in prison on 37 [...]
Apache Junction city offices closed Independence Day
The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Wednesday, July 4, in [...]
Fite arrested in connection with triple-fatality vehicle collision
Cindy Fite, 48, was arrested Saturday in connection with a Dec. 20 triple-fatality vehicle [...]
Funds sought for 5 Apache Junction girls injured in wrong-way driver crash
A GoFundMe account has been set up to raise money for five girls in an Apache Junction [...]
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State health officials warn of rise in animal rabies cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services is alerting residents to a statewide rise in animal rabies cases and urging the community to follow [...] - More »
- City urges caution next week along section of Phelps Drive
- Bollinger sentenced to 160 years in prison in connection with Apache Junction sexual conduct with a minor
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Sons of the American Legion donate $4,267 to Desert Vista Elementary School
The Sons of the American Legion Post 27 came to the rescue of Desert Vista Elementary School, 3701 E. Broadway in Apache Junction, by donating [...] - More »
- Replacement required before teachers can resign in June, July, AJUSD board decides
- Students in Apache Junction gifted/talented program show projects
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Q-and-A with Apache Junction council candidate Christa Rizzi
Two Apache Junction residents are running for mayor and four for three seats on the council in the Aug. 28 primary election. The Apache [...] - More »
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Harvey: Do not elect Coleman as justice of the peace
How many of you fellow taxpayers receive a pension? Think about this: draw a salary for a number of years as a teacher, draw a salary as both an [...] - More »
- Youth Matter Summer Session June 16 at Apache Junction High School
- Hurns: Apache Junction community steps up for those in need
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Zao Theatre is Apache Junction’s own full-fledged community theatre
Yes, Apache Junction does have its own full-fledged community theatre. Zao Theatre occupies the former Superstition Mountain Elementary School [...] - More »
- Spiders, scorpions at arboretum's June 30 family night
- Salt River Tubing in Mesa to host superheroes event
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Abrazo Community Health Network building new microhospital in Mesa
When the new Abrazo Mesa microhospital opens, it will include a 12-bed emergency department, an operating room and eight inpatient rooms, along [...] - More »
- Aerospace firm expects to hire up to 125 in move to Mesa
- Economic Development conference recognizes Pinal County, Millman for workplace excellence
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U.S. Open Cup provides opportunities for Sporting AZ FC amateurs
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story was published using an incorrect identification of Sporting AZ FC’s name as well [...] - More »
- Floating picnics on lower Salt River Memorial Day weekend
- Sixth annual John Morris Classic May 26-27 at Arizona Speedway
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Superstition Mountain Museum hosts season finale arts & crafts festival
Superstition Mountain Museum closed out its season’s events earlier this spring with an arts and crafts fair on the patio. Over 30 local artists [...] - More »
- Scenic photo: Saguaro in bloom
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