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Stephen Messel was honored as Fountain Hills Veteran of the Month by Mayor Gerry Friedel during the town council’s Oct. 20 meeting. Messel was transferred to Vietnam in 1971 where he was assigned to the 196th Infantry Troop, 17th Cavarly and was in combat from Aug. 1971 through Jan. 1972. He relocated to Fountain Hills in 2014 where he has since been an active member of the community and with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7507. There, he was a quartermaster for seven years, earning All-State and All-American designations.
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Fountain Hills veteran honored

Phil’s Filling Station received the Mayor’s Business Spotlight during the Fountain Hills Town Council meeting on oct. 20, presented by Mayor Gerry Friedel. Friedel stated Phil’s Filling Station has become a staple in town, calling it “a cornerstone gathering place.” The restaurant came to be in 1999 and offers a nostalgic feel and an extensive Coca-Cola collection. “Phil’s has become known for bringing people together outside the dining room,” Friedel added. “Cruising at Phil’s created a popular gathering place for car enthusiasts, events and visitors.”
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Phil’s Filling Station recognized

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Fountain Hills residents can safely dispose of unwanted drugs on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Fountain Hills residents encouraged to turn in not-needed drugs

The Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition is partnering with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Fountain Hills Sanitary District for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, …
The Fountain Hills Community Garden is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Community Garden to celebrate ninth anniversary

The Fountain Hills Community Garden will celebrate its ninth anniversary soon. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 16631 E. El Lago Blvd., according to a press …
JJ Pena crosses the goal line in the Falcons’ win over Chino Valley on Oct. 16. Fountain Hills secured its most complete game of the season with the defense pitching a shutout.
Sports

Fountain Hills football claims homecoming win

Football From the opening kickoff, Fountain Hills football gave the homecoming crowd something to cheer about in its 38-0 rout over Chino Valley on Oct. 16.  Sophomore Cole Johnson …
Richelle Hopkins of Reverse Richelle.
BUSINESS

“Reverse Richelle” aims to teach Fountain Hills about reverse mortgages

For those intimidated by a reverse mortgage, fear not. Richelle Hopkins is here to help with her Fountain Hills Business Reverse Richelle, a partner of Mutual Omaha Mortgage. Her business, …
The Sonoran Bells are a professional ensemble of hand bell players dedicated to performance and community outreach.
entertainment

Sonoran Bells to perform winter concerts in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale

Sonoran Bells, a Tucson-based handbell ensemble, will present "Wintertide", a concert celebrating the winter season, on Saturday, Dec. 5, according to a press release. Performances are scheduled …
Community News

Hit-and-runs reported to Fountain Hills Sheriff’s Office

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Oct. 15-19. Thursday, Oct. 15 …
The Fountain Hills Chabad is joining a female Torah study series this November.
RELIGION

Fountain Hills Chabad to join female Torah study series

Chabad of Fountain Hills is joining a female Torah study series soon. Tzipi Lipskier will teach NEXT GENesis once a month on a Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, starting on Nov. 17 at Chabad Edelman Jewish …
The 2026 waste disposal event is being hosted at Fountain Hills High School.
Community News

Fountain Hills to hold hazardous waste collection

The Town of Fountain Hills and Republic Services are holding a household hazardous waste collection 8 a.m. – noon on Nov. 14 at the Fountain Hills High School parking lot, 16100 E. Palisades …
Councilman Allen Skillicorn requested an ordinance prohibiting Sharia law during a September meeting, though later clarifying he wants a resolution codifying state and federal law.
Community News

Fountain Hills Council gives no direction toward Sharia law ban

Throughout the discussion which featured the gavel of Mayor Gerry Friedel to subdue reactions from those in attendance and contested discourse between members of the Fountain Hills Town Council, the …
American Legion Post 58 will host a special informational presentation on Oct. 24.
CLUBS

Fountain Hills American Legion to host presentation on property tax relief

American Legion Post 58 is hosting a special informational presentation on property tax relief in Fountain Hills. The presentation is free and open to the public and will take place at 10 a.m. …
Artist Lore Vanderboegh will be the next artist displayed at the local art gallery.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery to feature watercolor demo

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is featuring a watercolor demo soon. Artist Lore Vanderboegh will give a live watercolor demonstration 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at 16858 E. Avenue of the …
Fountain Hills Town Manager Rachael Goodwin, left, received the Arizona Cities and Town’s Week proclamation, awarded by Vice Mayor Gayle Earle, during the town council’s Oct. 20 meeting. The week of Oct. 18-24 was proclamed as Arizona Cities and Town’s Week in Fountain Hills. Goodwin plays an essential role with the town in providing services that ensure safety, quality of life and community well-being.
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Fountain Hills town manager receives recognition

The event is free and fun for all ages.
Community News

Spooky Blast returns to Fountain Hills

Spooky Blast returns to Fountain Hills’ Desert Vista Park 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24.  The free, family-friendly event will feature candy, inflatables, a DJ, magic shows and costume contests, …
Heavy rain is expected in Fountain Hills Wednesday and Thursday, according to the NWS.
Community News

Heavy rain expected in Fountain Hills

More rain is expected to hit Fountain Hills, according to the National Weather Service. Storms are forecasted to roll in late Tuesday, with chances  rising after 11 p.m. and into Wednesday …
Fran Murray and other Fountain Hills Unified School District Board Members listen intently during the Oct. 14 meeting in Fountain Hills.
education

School board approves new AP math, chemistry textbooks

The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board approved new textbooks for Advanced Placement math and chemistry courses at its Oct. 14 meeting, with the books costing about $5,000, …
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OPINION — While deaths from drug overdoses across the United States declined during each of the last three years, they have surged in Arizona. From September 2024 to September 2025, our state recorded a 17% increase in overdose deaths — twice the national average — according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
OPINION — Rick Dime’s letter titled, “Before you vote, consider the recent past,” states something with which I totally agree, but not for the reasons he implies. And I now see why his …
OPINION — On Oct. 20, the Fountain Hills Town Council considered Councilmember Allen Skillicorn’s request that town staff draft an ordinance targeting Sharia law. Fountain Hills responded. …
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From left: Peter J. Hill, Allison Hacker and Elias Matthews all took home awards at the 2026 ariZonis.

Fountain Hills Theater takes home gold at 2026 ariZoni awards

Fountain Hills Theater walked away with four awards at the 2026 ariZonis earlier this month. The local theater was up for 29 nominations at the Oct. 6 ceremony which recognizes the best in …
Gals That Brunch is coming to Fountain Hills on Oct. 29.

Gals That Brunch coming to Fountain Hills

Gals That Brunch is coming to Fountain Hills soon. The group is holding its first Fountain Hills dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at 16747 E. Parkview Ave., according to a social media …
The Fountain Hills Community Center is holding a presentation on art and space on Nov. 19.

Fountain Hills Community Center holding presentation on art and space

The Fountain Hills Community Center is holding a presentation on art and space soon. “Art in Space and Space in Art: An Exploration of Things We Could Not See from Places We Could Not Be,” …
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