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Scott’s Automotive & Service Centers opens in Apache Junction

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

CAC offers new program 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

Battle of the Badges April 20 in Apache Junction

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

Teen missing from Apache Junction, sheriff’s office says

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 …

This stinks. A noxious weed forces Casa Grande Ruins national monument's picnic area to close until May

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

Event March 28 in Apache Junction on Pinal County housing programs

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

Apache Junction school district announces new additions to leadership team

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

Bicycle theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon March 6-11

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

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. …
Opinion

Meyer: It is economically worth it to preserve the dark sky

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

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

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

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 …
Things to Do

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 …

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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
The April installment of the Spring Concerts in the Park series is 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and will feature “Livin’ On Mars” playing rock & roll hits from the ‘60s through the ‘90s at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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