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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 …
Arizona Election 2024

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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Opinions with Civility

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 …

Thomson: Make elections fair, vote for Proposition 140

Almost 600,000 Arizona voters signed the petitions putting the “Make Elections Fair Act,” a Constitutional Amendment, on our November ballot.  In Arizona, 25 out of 30 …
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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 …
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 High School senior Sam Barnard has risen his way to the top and making himself stand out as the best football players in the AIA 3A East Region. Barnard plays multiple positions on …
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Fountain Hills Leadership Academy gets public safety lesson

Members of Class eight pose with the MCSO’s newest addition to traffic safety in Fountain Hills.

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

Arizona-based Sommelier Wesam “Sam” Kawa holds one of only four “advanced” sommelier certificates in Arizona.

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

Cards of Fountain Hills to hold third annual fashion show

Cards of Fountain Hills will host a fashion show at Euro Pizza Café Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m.

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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Presby Pickin’s kicks off Nov. 2 in Fountain Hills

The Presby Pickin’s Flea Market returns Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church.

The Presby Pickin’s Flea Market returns for its third season Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (FHPC), 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. More …

Fountain Hills’ Vicky Derksen loves to journey to the stars

Vicky Derksen sets up her telescope at the Adero Scottsdale Resort as part of the Star Dudes stargazing program. Fellow Star Dude Tony Pistilli is set up in the background.

Growing up in northern Idaho, the curtain of stars in the Milky Way was just part of the night sky for Vicky Derksen. It wasn’t until she came to Phoenix in 1995 that she learned that …

Fountain Hills Theater presents ‘The Phantom Masquerade’

“The Phantom Masquerade” is a single-night fundraising event inviting guests to enjoy an immersive experience inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.”

Fountain Hills Theater is holding a special one-night event entitled, “The Phantom Masquerade,” Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Jeffrey Robert Smith

Jeffrey, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6th, 2024 in Tonto Basin, Arizona, leaving behind a family and community who will forever miss him. …

Stephen J. Thomsen

Stephen, 86 of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on September 8, 2024. Steve was born in Queens, NY, the youngest child of C. Henry and Ann Thomsen. He graduated from Hartwick College in 1959 and …

John B. Cooke

John B. Cooke, 89, a long-time resident of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born October 8, 1934, in Poughkeepsie, NY, John was the son of the late John C. and …

Ronald Lee Ames

Ronald Lee Ames, 74, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024. Ron was born on September 29, 1949, in Farmington, Minnesota, to Chester and Ruby (Reisinger) Ames, and …

Caroline Ruth Smith

Caroline Ruth Smith, 86, died peacefully at her home in Fountain Hills on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family. She lived an active and fulfilling life. She was an incredible person who could …
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