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Fearless Kitty Rescue to host microchip event in Fountain Hills

Fearless Kitty Rescue in Fountain Hills is hosting a free microchip event. The event will be held in the rescue’s north parking lot just off the Avenue Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. …
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Fountain Hills Town Council to consider replacement for Grzybowski

Fountain Hills Town Council will consider a replacement for Councilwoman Sharron Grzybowski who stepped down following the council meeting on Sept. 4. The likely replacement for …
FHUSD

Fountain Hills student population increasing

The Fountain Hills Unified School District had its regularly scheduled  board meeting Sept. 4, the big news being that enrollment is up. According to a report from Superintendent Dr. Cain …
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff investigating robbery, thefts in Fountain Hills

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery and a pair of vehicle thefts that took place in the same area of Fountain Hills on Monday, Sept. 9. The incidents included an …
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS

Fountain Hills Fire Department holds “pinning” ceremony

The Town of Fountain Hills has been operating the fire department since the first of this year after ending its contract with Rural/Metro Corp. The department and its extended family of more …
Networking event

State of the County is Sept. 19 in Fountain Hills

The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of the State of the County, a premier networking breakfast event and a special edition of its signature networking series, FHConnect. …
Fresh fruit

Peach Market is this Saturday in Fountain Hills

The Fountain Hills Tractor Supply store will host the local Peach Market featuring locally grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products Saturday, Sept. 14. From 8 to 11:30 a.m., …
FHUSD

School board Q&A: Fountain Hills candidates introduce themselves

Three individuals are vying for two four-year seats on the Fountain Hills Unified School District governing board, including Kim Duckworth, Dr. Anne Evans and incumbent Dr. Richard Rutkowski. …
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Generation Church to host nerf wars in Fountain Hills

MCSO

Fountain Hills: Sheriff’s call log

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation in Fountain Hills reports that deputies responded to the following calls during the week from Thursday, Sept. 5, through Wednesday, Sept. …

Fountain Hills continues to compete with confidence

Cross-Country Freestone Park in Gilbert was the location for the Western Equinox Invitational Saturday, Sept. 7. A total of 79 schools ran in the event, including Fountain Hills High …
Performance

Desert Valley Winds calling all musicians

The Desert Valley Winds Band is seeking musicians for the upcoming season. Musicians who play the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone of any size, trumpet/cornet, French horn, …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Well folks, it’s happened here. Partisan politics has reared its ugly head right here in Fountain Hills. Although allegedly (and by definition) nonpartisan, our Town Council and mayoral …
Councilman Gerry Friedel keeps spilling about how the policing contract between the town and MCSO is bad. To be clear, he voted for it. Yet he complains it costs too much.  Councilman …
This election is very important in that Trump has openly embraced dictators and appears to support joining their ranks. Vote for democracy. Vote for Harris. Also, re-elect Mayor Dickey. She runs …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The Four Peaks Coin Club is planning its upcoming 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show Saturday, Sept. 28, in Scottsdale.

Four Peaks Coin Club presents the 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show

The Four Peaks Coin Club in Fountain Hills has announced its 2024 Fall Coin and Collectibles Show. The event is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a gold coin raffle, door …
Fountain Hills Theater’s House Manager Ione Bushman (left) accepts the Benoit Torrilhon Dedicated Service Award from FHT Founder Val Stasik during the 25th annual Prizm Awards earlier this year.

State awards $9,700 to Fountain Hills Theater

The Arizona Commission on the Arts recently awarded a Creative Capacity Grant of $9,700 to the Fountain Hills Theater as part of its statewide support of Arizona’s arts and culture sector. …
Honor Flight has flown more than 3,100 WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans since its first trip in November 2009.

Honor Flight Arizona begins fall 2024 season

Honor Flight Arizona begins its fall 2024 flying season Wednesday, Sept. 11, coinciding with Patriot Day. This season’s trip dates are Sept. 11-13, Sept. 24-26, Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 23-25. …
McDowell Mountain Elementary third grade students will perform at the upcoming Ballet Under the Stars in Fountain Park Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.

Fountain Hills students to go on stage during Ballet Under the Stars

Every year, third-grade students from McDowell Mountain Elementary School (MMES) get a chance to dance with Ballet Arizona dancers during their Ballet Under the Stars tour. MMES Dean of Students …
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