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Agua Fria and Litchfield Elementary district’s overrides have failed by close to 1,500 votes, according to preliminary results that account for almost all ballots cast.
Unofficial results: Tight race for Litchfield school board
Newcomer Ryan Ownes has overtaken incumbent Kimberly Moran in what is a tight race for Litchfield Elementary School District governing board. There are two seats up for grabs with four names on … more
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A chihuahua waits with his owners outside the Church at Litchfield Park polling location, Nov. 8, 2022.
Unofficial Results: Moran in narrow lead; 'yes' on Litchfield, Agua Fria overrides
Updated 8:10 p.m. Nov. 8, 2022 Litchfield Elementary School District governing  board race: Moran has narrow lead School board president Kimberly Moran has a slight lead with 35% of the … more
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Few Southwest Valley homes break $1M mark this fall
Sales of Southwest Valley homes breaking the million-dollar mark slowed this fall. See where the top-selling homes were sold and view price trends over time. Litchfield Park Some of the most … more
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Weekend traffic in the West Valley is expected to be heavy with NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway and a home game for the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale.
NASCAR, Cardinals make for busy weekend on West Valley roads
Drivers in the West Valley need to prepare for heavier-than-normal traffic this weekend with NASCAR racing and Arizona Cardinals football attracting fans Saturday and Sunday. ADOT officials said … more
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Latasha Causey has made NASCAR history by being named president of Phoenix Raceway.
Phoenix Raceway names NASCAR's 1st female African American track president
Latasha Causey will become the first female African American track president in NASCAR history when she takes over that position later this month at Phoenix Raceway. Causey, who grew up in the … more
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Agua Fria Union High School District and Litcfield Elementary School District both have override measures on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Budget overrides back on the ballot for Southwest Valley schools
Last November, 30 years of continuous budget overrides in the two Southwest Valley school districts came to an abrupt end when residents voted down override measures that provide Agua Fria Union High … more
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Free West Valley Water Association workshop to offer important tips
The West Valley Water Association, which includes the city of Glendale, is offering a free online workshop on landscaping management and wise water use. more
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Superintendent Jodi Gunning
Board president hints at leadership changes at Litchfield elementary district
The Litchfield Elementary School District board president hinted at leadership changes at last week’s candidate forum held by the district’s education foundation.  During … more
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Controversy has erupted in The Park, after a proposed plan to buy the church to potentially add offices, a cafe or boutique retail. The applicant is adamant that the church and the current congregation will remain.
Controversial Litchfield Park rezone delayed again 
The city of Litchfield Park has once again delayed its decision regarding what has become a contentious and controversial rezoning request involving a sitting city planning commissioner and a church … more
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APS had to replace hundreds of poles during the summer of 2022. This one is in Buckeye.
Pole numbers: SRP, APS set records during summer of 2022
Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service reached records over the summer as rain and high winds produced widespread damage and power outages. “On July 17th, we had a storm that caused … more
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Avondale to host fishing derby
The city of Avondale is hosting a fishing derby November 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road. Families are invited to bring their fishing equipment and chairs … more
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Superstition Mountain in Apache Junction by Brenda Kochevar
2023 Scenic Arizona Calendar now available
The 2023 Scenic Arizona Calendar, published by the Daily Independent at YourValley.net, is now available. more
Litchfield commissioners vote to strengthen RV code
Litchfield Park's planning and zoning commission voted Oct. 11 to clarify the city's ordinance on the storage of recreational vehicles, opting to adopt the strictest possible interpretation. The … more
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Litchfield Elementary seeks funds for playground
Editor's Note: This article was updated Oct. 14, 2022 at 4:10 p.m. to reflect that Kiwanis International has yet to post results of the Legacy of Play contest set to be announced Oct. 13, … more
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Jehovah's Witnesses resume public ministry after a two-year hiatus.
Christian evangelists back on the streets after pandemic pause
Jehovah’s Witnesses have resumed their public ministry after a two-year pause due to the pandemic.  Representatives of the Christian denomination can once again be seen spreading their … more
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Voter Guide: Litchfield elementary school board election FAQ
This fall, Arizona voters will have some big decisions to make at the ballot box at the statewide level. But they will also have some important decisions to make at the local level, including … more
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The Buckeye Downtown Specific Area Plan was the subject of a lengthy workshop this week, involving the Buckeye City Council and a consulting firm.
Buckeye Council looks at future of downtown
BUCKEYE — Before the Buckeye City Council held an only 12-minute regular meeting Tuesday night, a 1-hour, 40-minute workshop was devoted to a downtown long-range plan. Tuesday afternoon, … more
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Q&A: Litchfield school board candidates on solving district's biggest problems
Independent Newsmedia is providing ongoing coverage of school board races in cities across the Valley, including Litchfield Elementary School District, where three candidates are running for two … more
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West Valley Arts calling on artists for upcoming events
The West Valley Arts Council, a nonprofit and arts advocacy group, wants west-side artists to know that there are plenty of ways to get involved as the group announces several upcoming … more
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Q&A: Litchfield school board candidates address learning loss
School districts across the country are dealing with learning loss after more than two years of pandemic-related disruptions. How do you plan to do to address learning loss in LESD schools at the … more
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A concrete coffin awaites burial at the White Tanks Cemetary Friday, July 22, 2005 in Buckeye, Ariz. The cemetary is the final resting place for about 350 people each year including those without family and the homeless. In the span of a week, 14 homless people have perished on the streets of metropolitan Phoenix in the midst of a record heat wave that wrought devastation among the city's homeless. (AP Photo/Matt York)..
Alone, but not forgotten: Officials, volunteers care for indigent dead in Maricopa County
Legendary filmmaker and affordable wine pitchman Orson Welles once said: “We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion … more
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A couple poses with their bratwurst at the 2019 Oktoberfest celebration. [Submitted photo]
Oktoberfest at The Wigwam returns to Litchfield Park
It’s that time of year again! Dust off your lederhosen and break out the beer steins for Litchfield Park’s annual Oktoberfest at The Wigwam resort. Enjoy live music, lawn games, … more
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Litchfield Elementary seeks funds for playground
Recess should be a time for a kid to exercise, explore and have fun with friends — but at Litchfield Elementary School, playground offerings are limited.  Students from third to fifth … more
Members of the public have a bite to eat in the future social service hall after taking a tour of the site.
West Valley shelter targeting family homelessness to open next spring
Beginning next year, the Southwest Valley will have more tools in its kit to help combat the rising wave of homelessness, especially among families. The West Valley Housing Assistance Center, … more
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Wigwam nominated for multiple historic hotel awards
Litchfield Park’s historic Wigwam is a nominee in four separate categories in the 2022 Historic Hotels Awards by Historic Hotels of America.  The Wigwam, completed in 1929, is a nominee … more
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