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Mayor Thomas Schoaf (middle) gives his state of the city address, with the city council, Jan. 19, 2019. [Submitted photo]
Litchfield Park's State of the City address set for Feb. 1
The date of Mayor Tom Schoaf’s next State of the City address has been set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at The Church at Litchfield Park in Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield … more
Brandon Robinson (MCSO)
Peoria man arrested in triple stabbing in Avondale
Two of three people are fighting for their lives after they were stabbed in Avondale on Thanksgiving. A Peoria man was arrested in connection with the Thursday night incident. Around 8:30 p.m. … more
Pollution clouds over the Valley have become a common sight. Maricopa County Department of Public Health is asking residents to refrain from wood burning this holiday season. [Cronkite News Services]
No burn days on the horizon: Holidays can be tough for those with lung problems
Gathering with friends and family around a warm, cozy backyard fire after a hearty meal has become a holiday tradition for many residents throughout the Valley. more
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An artist’s rendering depicts what Goodyear’s water treatment facility at 4980 S. 157th Ave. will look like. City officials broke ground on the plant this month, and it is planned to open by December 2021. [Submitted photo]
GROWTH ON TAP: Goodyear invests in water infrastructure to fuel future development
Goodyear has big goals for growth, and it will need water to facilitate that growth. That’s why it broke ground early this month on a new water treatment facility that will expand the … more
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These historical photos show some of the markets and restaurants and the drug store in the region that would become Avondale and Goodyear. [Submitted photos]
From stagecoaches to spacecraft: Museum exhibit details history of Goodyear, Avondale
The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum, 13912 W. Camelback Road opened a new exhibit last month, detailing the history of the Goodyear-Avondale area. The “Stagecoaches to … more
Litchfield Park City Hall is pictured along Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park. [Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia]
Litchfield Park City Hall, city buildings closed Thanksgiving, Black Friday
City Hall, the Magistrate Court and the Litchfield Park Recreation Center will be closed Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Nov. 28 and 29. The three buildings will also close on Christmas Eve … more
A vehicle travels along a street after several inches of hail fell Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Laveen, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Snow-like hail in Phoenix-area desert caps days of storms
PHOENIX (AP) — Large hail coated the desert in parts of the Phoenix metro area as a string of storms that unleashed three days of wet weather blew out of Arizona. National Weather Service … more
An early photo of parishioners attending the St. Thomas Aquinas Mission Church at the southwest corner of Neolin Avenue and Wigwam Boulevard. The church celebrated its 100th anniversary this month. In the 1970s, the church moved to a larger location near Thomas and Litchfield roads in Avondale. [Submitted photo]
St. Thomas Aquinas Church celebrates its centennial
Looking back at history 100 years ago, you would find 1919 to be a year of transition. The Treaty of Versailles officially ended WWI as soldiers returned home, the Mexican Revolution was winding … more
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Litchfield Park City Hall is pictured along Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park. [Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia]
Finalists selected for Litchfield Park City Council vacancy
Five finalists have been selected for the City Council vacancy after Councilman Peter Mahoney resigned last month. [cqmedia layout="panel" … more
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National Charity League members volunteer to support the Ronald McDonald House in a previous effort. [Submitted photo]
National Charity League hosting membership drive
The Arrowhead Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has announced its Annual Membership Drive. more
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The Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd. [Mark Carlisle/Independent Newsmedia]
Litchfield Park Library to host one-day book sale Saturday
The Friends of the LP Library are hosting a one-day book sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Community Room at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd. There will be a large … more
The Motors and Meals community fundraising event brought in some $30,000 for Northwest Valley Connect.
Fundraiser nets $30K for Northwest Valley Connect
The Motors and Meals community fundraising event Oct. 20 raised approximately $30,000 for the nonprofit Northwest Valley Connect, whose mission is to provide transportation services for homebound … more
Jairo Aparicio
Unlicensed contractor pleads guilty
A unlicensed contractor pleaded guilty to charge after his arrest last month for scamming a homeowner out of over $5,000. Jairo Aparicio, 56, of Glendale, pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to contracting … more
Sheriff Paul Penzone speaks at Southwest Valley Chamber’s breakfast Wednesday
The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce announces Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone will be the featured speaker for Business & Breakfast Wednesday Oct. 23 at Estrella Mountain Community … more
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko hosts Goodyear mobile office hours Tuesday
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced mobile office hours for constituents of the Eighth Congressional District for the month of October. Constituents seeking assistance with Social … more
Peter Mahoney
Applications open for Litchfield Park City Council after Mahoney resigns
The City of Litchfield Park is seeking an interim City Council member after Councilman Peter Mahoney resigned earlier this month, due to potential conflict of interest regarding the planned City … more
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This artist’s rendering shows shoppers walking around City Center, the planned mixed-use project that would overhaul Litchfield Park’s downtown into a commercial destination. [Submitted photo]
Litchfield Park City Center plans lean toward high buildings, high-end businesses
Plans for Litchfield Park’s downtown City Center, while still tentative until approved by City Council, are leaning toward a high-end retail, office and dining center with higher buildings than … more
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Dr. Scott Gulinson, an independent OB GYN on staff at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, poses with his patient Lauren Tafoya and her son Preston. Lauren was the first baby born at Arrowhead 28 years before. [Submitted photo]
Abrazo Arrowhead’s 1st-ever baby born delivers her baby there 30 years later
Litchfield Park woman welcomes baby boy At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, 18701 N. 67th Ave., every delivery is special. But little Preston Tafoya kicked things up a notch.  Preston’s … more
Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning of a game, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Chase Field in Phoenix. [AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin]
Litchfield Park native Josh Rojas finishes season with D-backs
Litchfield Park native and Millenium High School grad Josh Rojas made his Major League Baseball debut in a familiar uniform. The 25-year-old debuted with the Diamondbacks in August and finished … more
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Larry Cervarich, Meals of Joy founder, can usually be found in the kitchen helping. [Submitted photo]
Fundraiser Saturday benefits nonprofit Meals of Joy
Meals of Joy, a nonprofit senior meal delivery program, will host its annual fundraising gala 5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at PebbleCreek, 16262 W. Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. This year’s … more
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