The Town Council heard a wrap-up report on the latest session of the Arizona State Legislature when it met on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Read more
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Juliane, the pretty black kitty abandoned at Fearless Kitty Rescue in June, has a new home. Read more
The Town Council will be considering a special use permit (SUP) for the proposed development project at Saguaro and Kingstree boulevards when it meets on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Read more
With a $2.5 million infusion from the State of Arizona, the interest around the International Dark Sky Discovery Center (IDSDC) in Fountain Hills, along with the pace and excitement, has picke… Read more
The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce has created a series of pre-party events leading up to Oktoberfest, Sept. 24-25. Read more
As arid as the Sonoran Desert is, water is what brought humanity to the area. Read more
The Town Council voted on Sept. 7 to approve a Zoning Ordinance amendment that would require developers to implement a “citizen participation” process when requesting a zoning amendment or spe… Read more
The Town of Fountain Hills is slated to receive $8.4 million in federal assistance coming from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), divided between the current fiscal year and next fiscal year. Read more
Spotlight
The Annual Senior Recognition Night was hosted at the Fountain Hills Community Center on Wednesday, May 12. Dozens of seniors were honored with scholarships and awards to recognize their many high school accomplishments. Presenters included local teachers, community leaders, families, clubs … ...Read more
Fountain Hills High School is gearing up for homecoming week. The Student Government and homecoming committee can’t do every usual tradition this year, but it is a far cry better than last yea… Read more
Characters, setting, conflict and resolution are all familiar plot devices in storytelling. After years of reading books or watching TV, people can easily recognize these story elements. Read more
The Falcon cross country team and a flock of volunteers hosted a huge meet this past weekend. Fountain Hills welcomed nearly 2,000 students from 85 registered schools on the morning of Sept. 11. Read more
The Fountain Hills High School football team fell 46-6 to Snowflake high school, the reigning 3A state champions last Friday night. The Falcons have a short week and hope to bounce back when t… Read more
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A recent exchange with another letter writer addressed these questions: Why do politicians r…
The Biden administration Afghanistan policy has finally awakened a few Democrats to the fact…
I am a 60-year Republican and 12-year Independant voter. I extend my appreciation, gratitude…
This past Saturday, the gag reflex hit me – hard. On my TV screen I saw the Benghazi Death S…
The Fountain Hills Theater has started a new season of in-person performances in the theater…
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Marilyn Yvonne Bertolini, age 86 of Fountain Hills passed away…
Patricia R. Wells, 94 of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Byron,…
Debby Combs, age 63, passed quietly Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, …
Lynne Mott, 81, of Fountain Hills passed away peacefully in he…
John Notestein, 83, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., passed away peac…
Pamela Blake Strimbu, a longtime Arizona resident who recently…
This past Saturday we remembered the tragedy of the attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, and it reminded us that 20 years can pass in the blink of an eye. We were also reminded that the incident has had a tremendous impact on our national psyche.
Before I accepted this job, I could count the number of times I had been west of the Mississippi River on one hand. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., and attended my dream school nearby at The University of Georgia.
In an Aug. 25 column concerning the Town’s updated sign ordinance and specifically temporary signs for businesses, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Betsy LaVoie inaccurately stated that “temporary sign placement was not included in the discussions” at initial meetings. Th…
This Week in the Times
As a public service, The Times publishes a list of items that have been reported lost or found in the community. Read more
Maricopa County’s McDowell Mountain Regional Park is the next door neighbor to Fountain Hills. Program chan… Read more
Following is the schedule at the Fountain Hills Community Center for the upcoming week. This includes the J… Read more
Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies in Fountain Hills reported the following incidents during the week from … Read more
