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5 thefts reported in Apache Junction March 6-11

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. …
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Annual Earth Day celebration, ladybug release April 6 in Apache Junction

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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Teen night tonight in Apache Junction

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

CAC receives $325K in water conservation grants

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

Look to the dark skies in Pinal County

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

Free ‘Livin’ On Mars’ concert at Flatiron Park April 6 in Apache Junction

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 …
things to do

Annual Earth Day celebration, ladybug release April 6 in Apache Junction

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. …
Things to do

Celebrate National Reading Month: Volunteers needed to read books to dogs at county shelter

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

Teen night in Apache Junction

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 …
Opinion

Reveles: Informed voting will bring to public office the best person

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

Hammer: Plumbing issues to be aware of this spring

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

Smith: Create a beautiful backyard desert landscape on a budget

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

Free lecture Thursday at Superstition Mountain Museum

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 …
Neighbors

Groups met with Pinal County officials to discuss Gold Canyon

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 …
Permits

131 building permits issued in January in Apache Junction

Out of a total of 220 building permits listed in Apache Junction for January 2024, there were a total of 131 issued. Those issued included: • 75 new single family homes; • Seven …

Dale Lee Brunson

Dale Lee Brunson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather sadly left us on March 4, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was an honorable member of …
First responders

Trespassing, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon Feb. 28-March 5

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of trespassing and other incidents in Gold Canyon Feb. 28-March 5: Trespassing, reported at 8:06 a.m. Feb. 29 in the 17000 …
Environment

CAC, AmeriCorps partner for conservation class

AmeriCorps volunteers recently collaborated with the Sonoran Horticulture class at Central Arizona College to undertake a restoration project in the Sonoran landscape. This initiative, …

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OPINION
Last winter, the East Valley real estate market was in a state of limbo. Relatively high interest rates remained in effect, meaning fewer prospective buyers could enter the market. Despite the higher …
Clearly there are no Constitutional Scholars on the Supreme Court.
An Arizona Department of Water Resources report found all of Pinal County’s groundwater is spoken for. Yet over 700 rental homes have been approved in Casa Grande which circumvent water laws. …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Christ in finale scene.

‘Jesus the Christ’ musical production in Mesa

This Easter season, Mesa will once again be home to the state-of-the-art theatrical production of “Jesus the Christ,” an outdoor musical dramatization. “Through music, dance, …
The feature film will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

Free Apache Junction April Movie in the Park is ‘Wall-E’

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 …
There will be reading logs for the kids to track their reading hours, but you will need to bring your own books.

Celebrate National Reading Month: Volunteers needed to read books to dogs at county shelter

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 …
A photo from the 2022 Earth Day celebration and ladybug release.

Annual Earth Day celebration, ladybug release April 6 in Apache Junction

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. …
Artwork by Anita Pope of the Artists of the Superstitions.

Artists of the Superstitions Spring Studio Tour Friday-Sunday

The Artists of the Superstitions 2024 Spring Studio Tour is March 15-17 in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. See the work of artists such as Anita Pope, Susan Lowry, Deb Mullins, Diane Cross, …
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