Business
Scott’s Automotive & Service Centers is celebrating 30 years in business and has planned a grand opening of its newest location at 2085 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.
The 30-year …
Scholarships
The Central Arizona College Foundation has announced a new scholarship for students interested in becoming commercial electrician installers.
The BrightNight Power Commercial Electrician …
Police vs fire
A softball game between Apache Junction Police Department and Superstition Fire and Medical District will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road in Apache …
Missing
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Paige Burke.
She was last seen at 11:30 p.m. March 25 at her mother’s residence near …
Visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in south-central Arizona might not be able to use the attraction’s picnic area until May. Monument officials announced Wednesday that the picnic area …
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. …
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
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 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
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 …
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