Roundtable
Landlords and property managers are invited to a meeting Thursday in Apache Junction to learn about the many different housing programs available in Pinal County.
Those in attendance will hear …
Education
Three individuals have been added to Apache Junction Unified School District’s leadership team — Gina Salazar, director of business services; Jeff Cox, director of career & technical …
First responders
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a bicycle theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon March 6-11:
Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts March 6-11:
Theft, reported at 6:28 p.m. March 7 in the 2800 block of East 12th Avenue. Theft, reported at 1:48 p.m. …
things to do
Bring the whole family to Horizon Health and Wellness’s Earth Heart Park, 625 N. Plaza Drive in Apache Junction, on Saturday, April 6, for the annual Earth Day celebration and ladybug release.
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Things to Do
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is holding a special event for teens in Apache Junction.
The free “Game Time”night begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 at the Apache …
Water Conservation
Central Arizona College has been awarded two water conservation grants worth more than $325,000 from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona.
The first grant, worth $183,286, is …
Light Pollution
Pinal County is encouraging residents to take part in a Dark Sky Lights Out events across the county as part of International Dark Sky Week April 2-8.
At its March 20 meeting, the Pinal County …
Things to do
The Apache Junction Parks & Recreation department is hosting a free concert in the park in April.
“Grab your friends and family along with a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy a nice …
Opinion
Thank you for the great article in the Independent, April edition, “County promoting half-hour Dark Skies Lights Out event.”
It is really disheartening and annoying to see several …
Opinion
My comments at the March 21 board of supervisors meeting regarding Pinal County’s economy:
Mr. chairman, congratulations to both Joe Biden and Donald Trump for their expected victories in …
opinion
As the cool weather subsides and the sun starts beating down homeowners must not overlook the important aspects of their plumbing system to make sure they handle the intense weather changes. From …
Opinion
Transforming your backyard into a desert oasis doesn’t have to cost you thousands of dollars. By strategically planning and using a bit of imagination, you can design the backyard of your …
Things to do
The Superstition Mountain Museum’s free lecture series “Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More” is held Thursdays through March 28.
The series brings together local …
things to do
Bring the whole family to Horizon Health and Wellness’s Earth Heart Park, 625 N. Plaza Drive in Apache Junction, on Saturday, April 6, for the annual Earth Day celebration and ladybug release.
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Things to do
As March is National Reading Month, parents are being sought to bring their kids in to volunteer and read to the Pinal County shelter dogs during business hours for the month of March.
To set up …
Things to Do
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is holding a special event for teens in Apache Junction.
The free “Game Time”night begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 at the Apache …
Neighbors
Pinal County Supervisor Jeff Serdy’s office recently met with leadership from Gold Canyon community groups to discuss a unified collaborative effort for the betterment of Gold Canyon into the …
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