Business
Tumbleweed Grill, 725 W. Apache Trail No. 2, in Apache Junction, announced April 18 on Facebook @ tumbleweed85120 that the business was closing.
“We are sad to announce that Tumbleweed …
Trees
Sixteen new trees were recently delivered to Apache Junction High School as part of the Arizona Department of Education’s Trees for Kids program.
The initiative, open to public school …
Permits
Out of a total of 159 building permits listed in Apache Junction for February 2024, there were a total of 117 issued as of April 16.
Examples of building permits filed, according to a website …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual offenses March 26-April 1:
Sexual offense — child abuse, reported at 11:55 a.m. March 27 in the 900 block of …
Neighbors
It takes a community effort to make a positive impact in our beautiful region, nestled in the legendary Superstition Mountains. Your generous contributions have helped the Apache Junction Mounted …
things to do
The Rhino ReCreation Center and Apache Junction library are hosting a chess tournament with prizes Saturday, April 20.
It is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the north wing program room at the library, 1177 N. …
Education
Central Arizona College will hold New Student Express Registration Days for the fall 2024 semester beginning later this month.
During the two-hour long, on campus, registration sessions, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an adviser, …
Things to do
Registration is open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s summer camp programs designed to help working parents while ensuring that thousands of youth have a summer of exploration.
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Neighbors
Sasha Nicholson, a Peralta Trail Elementary School educator in the Apache Junction Unified School District, was recently named the American Legion teacher of the year and honored at a reception along …
Opinion
Security concerns are always at the top of mind for homeowners. Whether you are wanting to protect your packages from porch pirates or protecting your family from intruders you can install a security …
opinion
It’s that time of year again where your sinuses may realize everything is in bloom.
Allergies are the body’s reaction to a foreign protein it sees as an enemy. The result is your …
Rodeo grounds
A total of $23 million is needed for the expansion of Apache Junction’s rodeo grounds for utilities and drainage improvements, adding to the covered bleachers, RV parking with hookups, covered …
Wildfire risk reduction project
Starting Tuesday, April 16, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in conjunction with Arizona State Parks and Trails and Superstition Fire and Medical District will conduct a one-day …
Government
Discussion or consideration of the city attorney’s employment, assignment or appointment is the one topic of the Apache Junction City Council’s April 15 closed-door executive session.
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Country Thunder
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office was off and running on the first day of Country Thunder on Thursday by educating festival attendees about the dangers of drinking and driving.
By early …
Neighbors
It was a full house at the new Gold Canyon Community Center on March 27. The attraction was the first-ever gathering of neighborhood leaders coming together to share interests, concerns and best …
Neighbors
Tiffany Hutchenson, a student at Apache Junction High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Education (Arts) Scholarship.
The scholarship is granted to students who exhibit …
Things to do
The April Movie in the Park hosted by Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Department will be on Saturday, April 13, and will feature “Wall-E” on the big screen.
The feature film …
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