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Fountain Hills Planning Commission recommends denial of rezone application

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Foothills standpipe location submitted to regulators

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Chabad of Fountain Hills held commemoration ceremony

Election 2024

Proposition 138 would change how tipped workers are paid

One proposition on the November ballot could have a major impact on how tipped employees are compensated. If passed, Proposition 138 would allow employers to pay workers up to 25%, or $3.58, less …

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Watch the Arizona Congressional District 1 one-on-one discussion here

Democrat Amish Shah will participate in a one-on-one discussion regarding his run for the 1st Congressional District at 6 p.m. Oct. 8. The discussion is part of the Clean Elections Commission's …

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Villawatkins: Vote for leadership and integrity

Many have shied away from voting due to many reasons. Tenets like pursuit of happiness, and many more, now mean differently due to chaotic rhetoric. We need your votes. In this town, 25 votes can …

Beaulieu: Concerning the ‘water war’ in Fountain Hills

Among the erroneous statements in this article are 74 Morningside residents (not 30) have filed letters of protest challenging the town’s application to pump over 97 million gallons of water. …

Glaunsinger: The source of the water being pumped by the town

The recent article in the Times Independent regarding the town’s application to pump 300 acre feet of water contains incorrect information. Though the town claims they are pumping reclaimed …

Meehan: My opinion on the MCSO contract

As a resident of Fountain Hills, I expect that the people who we support and elect to run our town actually represent us by asking the tough questions and challenging the status quo. There has been …

Mitchell: In response to Gregg Dudash’s letter about Mayor Dickey

Gregg Dudash falsely alleges that Mayor Dickey “skated on a serious ethics charge thanks to [the] unprecedented dismissal” by Town Attorney Aaron Arnson… “[T]he mayor is …

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Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Debbie Romano of Fountain Hills Healthy Heartbeats will provide a cooking demonstration, preparing food that represents all five Blue Zones.

Fountain Hills Community Garden plans anniversary celebration

As the summer heat subsides, the Fountain Hills Community Garden is preparing to celebrate its seventh anniversary with an outdoor event Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is …

“Triple Threat” plays until Oct. 27 at the Fountain Hills Theater. Actors are pictured from left, Jamie Graves, Peter J. Hill, Henry Male, Courtney Collingwood and Stephanie Harris. For reservations, call 480-837-9661 x3 or visit fhtaz.org.

World premiere of ‘Triple Threat’ plays at Fountain Hills Theater

Scottsdale resident Lucinda Michalski has published her first novel, “SOS.” She is pictured at her home on Rose Lake where her novel is based.

Scottsdale resident pens first novel

It was more than a decade ago when Scottsdale resident Lucinda Michalski noticed a faint, blinking light across Rose Lake in rural Minnesota. The rain was falling and the trees swayed so much …

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association Board Member Ted Blank will discuss light pollution at the Community Center Thursday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.

NASA ambassador to speak Nov. 14 in Fountain Hills

Local resident and NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Blank will hold a presentation Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center about how light pollution affects all living creatures. Blank will …

“Triple Threat” begins Oct. 11 at the Fountain Hills Theater. Actors in back from left are Kathi Osborne, Peter J. Hill, Stephanie Harris and Courtney Collingwood. Pictured in front are from left, Jamie Graves, Henry Male and Tina Khalil.

Fountain Hills Theater presents ‘Triple Threat’

Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) announces the opening of the world premier mystery comedy, “Triple Threat” by FHT’s Artistic Director Peter J. Hill. When murder stalks a small …

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Fountain Hills Leadership Academy gets public safety lesson

Fountain Hills Leadership Academy (FHLA) class eight recently spent a day learning all about the town’s public safety preparedness. The 2024 program is halfway through its eight weekly …

Holiday wine pairing event held at Fountain View Village in Fountain Hills

Fountain View Village has announced its upcoming fundraising event, “Festive Flavors,” featuring Arizona-based Sommelier Wesam “Sam” Kawa. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 15, …

Aesthetic Elegance celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Fountain Hills

Cards of Fountain Hills to hold third annual fashion show

Cards of Fountain Hills will host its third annual Fall Fashion Show Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. The event will be held a few steps away from Cards of Fountain Hills at the Euro Pizza …

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