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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Avenue and Olive Road in Glendale on Nov. 6, 2026. For the fourth straight week, gas prices have fallen in the Valley, but still remain above $4 a gallon according to AAA Arizona.
GAS

How are gas prices in Fountain Hills?

Drivers are getting some relief at the gas pumps as prices dropped for the fourth consecutive week, falling 13 cents a gallon to settle at $4.28 a gallon according to a news release from AAA Arizona. …
Local resident Matt Clement is publishing his first two picture books on Nov. 13.
ENTERTAINMENT

Local author to release new picture books for kids

Fountain Hills resident, author and art director Matt Clement is about to release two picture books to the public. His books, “Seven Little Donks and the Secret Map” and “Queen Michelle …
Fran Murray and other Fountain Hills Unified School District Board Members listen intently during the Oct. 14 meeting in Fountain Hills.
education

Fountain Hills school district outlines priorities in 2026-27 improvement plan

The Fountain Hills Unified School District has identified five areas of focus for the 2026-27 school year, ranging from academic achievement and special education to campus safety and career …
Several Fountain Hills streets will be impacted by an event over the weekend.
Community News

Weekend road restrictions in Fountain Hills

Several roads will face closures or restrictions over the weekend as the Multiple Sclerosis Society's Arizona Bike MS fundraising ride comes through town. Impacted streets include Avenue of the …
Community News

Vehicle collisions lead Fountain Hills Sheriff’s Office report

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4. Thursday, Oct. 29 …
Jack Morris and his sister Michele Morris Regan pose with some of Jack’s art he will be selling on Nov. 20 and 21.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills artist holding open house to sell works to community

Fountain Hills resident Jack Morris has been doing art for nearly his entire life. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 and 21, Morris will be parting with many of his beloved pieces at his open …
Sophomore Nate Schlossberg separated himself from the pack to finish with a new school record ahead of the overall State meet.
Sports

Fountain Hills sophomore breaks school record

Sophomore Nate Schlossberg set the new Fountain Hills High School cross country record with a time of 16:40 during the Falcons Sectionals meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, at Crossroads Park in …
American Legion Post 58 is one of the three clubs in Fountain Hills holding the joint Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
CLUBS

Fountain Hills service organizations plan joint Veterans Day ceremony

Three local service organizations in Fountain Hills are planning a joint Veterans Day ceremony. American Legion Post 58, Marine Corps League Detachment 1439 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post …
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board members during their Sept. 16 meeting.
education

Fountain Hills school board explores ways to boost enrollment, improve district marketing

The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board discussed ways to attract more students and improve the district’s visibility during its Nov. 4 meeting, including whether to hire an …
Kindergarten through second grade students will see an educational puppet show 9:30-10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
education

Fountain Hills students learn about dental health with puppet show

McDowell Mountain Elementary School students in kindergarten through second grade will enjoy an educational puppet show 9:30-10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, The presentation will focus on proper …
From left: Heather Burke, owner of Grand Pops, and Bunny Keller, who works at MinDak Gold and Silver.
BUSINESS

Fountain Hills business owners rally around restaurant owner via fundraiser

Local business owners in Fountain Hills are rallying around a restaurant owner celebrating 10 years of business. The community has rallied around Terri Woods, owner of Sun Baked Food 4 The Soul, …
​Amish Shah has won the 1st Congressional District seat, according to estimates from the Associated Press.
Election 2026

Democrat Shah wins Arizona 1st Congressional District race

Democrat Amish Shah has won the 1st Congressional District race in Arizona. The Associated Press reported Shah had outdistanced Republican Jay Feely in the race to fill the vacant seat.  …
The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery will demonstrate transforming gourds into works of art on Nov. 17.
ENTERTAINMENT

Artists’ Gallery to hold live demo for gourd artist

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is set to hold a live demo for a local gourd artist. Artist Michele Mulleady will demonstrate her creative process 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the gallery, …
Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 4.
education

Fountain Hills school board to meet tonight, Nov. 4

The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the FHUSD Learning Center, 16000 E. Palisades Blvd. According to the meeting agenda, board …
From left: FVV Patriots guest speaker Dave Hagen and Program Coordinator Bruce Frobes.
CLUBS

Fountain View Village Patriots visited by son of WWII vet

The Fountain View Village Patriots were visited by a son of a World War II veteran at their recent meeting. Dave Hagen spoke to club members on Nov. 3, according to a press release by club …
Pastor Philip Gustafson of New Journey Lutheran Church.
RELIGION

Q&A with NJLC Pastor Philip Gustafson

Name: Philip Gustafson Age: 72 Occupation: Interim Pastor Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania What I do: I serve New Journey Lutheran Church as its interim pastor, serving as pastor …
Fountain Hills voters will decide whether to continue the district's Maintenance and Operations override.
Elections 2026

Fountain Hills voters likely to approve school district override

Although not all ballots have been counted, initial election results show Fountain Hills Unified School District voters weighing whether to continue the district's Maintenance and Operations …
GriefShare is holding a holiday-themed stand-alone session on Nov. 14.
RELIGION

GriefShare holding holiday-themed seminar in Fountain Hills

GriefShare is holding a holiday-themed seminar in Fountain Hills soon. The event, GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, is a stand-alone session meant for attendees to learn how to face the …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Nov. 3 brought a merciful end to nonstop political attack ads by candidates and political action committees in the run-up to Election Day. They unfold predictably: tear down the opponent with the …
OPINION — Every Veterans Day, there is a moment that reminds me why I do this work. It isn’t the marching bands, the magnificent floats or the thousands of spectators lining Phoenix streets.
OPINION — Yes, it was a blue wave! Not a normal wave, but a tidal wave that swept through many red states. I celebrated near Central Park in New York City. I embraced Haitians, Colombians, …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
“Godspell” runs from Nov. 6-22 at Fountain Hills Theater.

‘Godspell’ rocks out with Jesus Christ at Fountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Theater is rocking out with Jesus Christ in its next show. As of this writing, “Godspell” is set to run at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays …
The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts returns to Fountain Hills from Nov. 13-15.

Fountain Hills Fine Arts and Crafts Festival returns

The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is returning to Fountain Hills soon. The event takes place all over downtown 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 15, …
Fountain Hills is holding two special Santa events on Nov. 28.

Fountain Hills Community Center holding special events with Santa

The Fountain Hills Community Center is holding two special events with Santa this winter. The first event, Breakfast with Santa, takes place from 9-10:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 at the Community Center, …
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