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Davis: Let’s keep the partisan talk out of local politics

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 …

Heimbuch: Friedel’s stance on MCSO contract is confusing

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 …

Hughson: This election, vote for democracy

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 …

Mikolajczyk: The Tweedles of MCSO

Tweedledee and Tweedledum are characters in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” series. Tweedledee and Tweedledum were identical; virtually indistinguishable. They …

Strasser: Dickey and McMahon do not represent me

We chose Fountain Hills because it was like our Illinois hometown. We left a safe and thriving Illinois town with a mayor and aldermen who were caring, positive and worked together. Unlike our …

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The Fountain Hills Peach Market is this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fountain Hills Tractor Supply.

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., …
Desert Valley Winds is seeking musicians to join the band.

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, …
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. …

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Fearless Kitty Rescue to host microchip event in Fountain Hills

Fearless Kitty Rescue is hosting a free microchip event Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 to 10 a.m.

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. …

State of the County is Sept. 19 in Fountain Hills

The State of the County is planned for Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 a.m. Maricopa County District 2 Supervisor Thomas Galvin is planned to speak.

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. …

Workforce Internship Program returns in Fountain Hills

The Workforce Internship Program is a partnership between the Fountain Hills Unified School District and the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, bringing together local businesses and nonprofits with interns.

The Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) in collaboration with the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce have announced the return of the Workforce Internship Program (WIP). Now in its …

Lock & Leave Home Watch in Fountain Hills earns accreditation

Owners Tyler and Jessica Hobbs of Lock & Leave Home Watch.

Lock & Leave Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) for the third year. Seeking to mitigate the risk of damage to unoccupied or occupied homes …

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Ragtime begins tonight in Fountain Hills

Ragtime plays Sept. 6 through 22 at the Fountain Hills Theater. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For reservations, call 480-837-9661 x3 or visit fhtaz.org. Individual tickets are $40 for adults and $18 for youth 17 and under.

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

McDowell Mountain Elementary third grade students will perform at the upcoming Ballet Under the Stars in Fountain Park Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.

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 …

Fountain Hills Health Walk planned

The Fountain Hills Health Walk is planned for Oct. 12.

The next Fountain Hills Health Walk is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Avenue of the Fountains. The event offers participants a Health Walk Passport that guides them …

Fountain Hills Theater announces ‘Ragtime’

Kathie Merritt (left) plays Mother and Daniel Miga plays Father in the upcoming performance of “Ragtime” at the Fountain Hills Theater.

Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) announces the opening of the musical “Ragtime,” a sweeping musical portrait of early 20th-century America. Set in the volatile melting pot of …

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Obituaries & Memorials

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 …

Leonard “Len” Wayne Modder

Leonard “Len”, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the age of 90 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Born on March 22, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Len led a life marked by dedication to his family, …

Donna Lee Hulme

Donna of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 23, 2024 at the age of 88. Donna was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to Albert and Francis Niedfelt, and was …

Betty Marie Joyner

Betty, age 97, joined Jesus in Heaven July 27,2024 in Fountain Hills, Az. She was born on Feb. 9, 1927 to Harry and Gertrude Knight in Anthony, Kansas. Betty graduated from Anthony High School in …

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