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Victim defrauded out of nearly $1 million: Sheriff’s Office report

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Nov. 5-11. Thursday, Nov. 5, …
The Fountain Hills Leadership Academy will unveil a 14-foot poinsettia tree with messages memorializing loved ones on Dec. 5.
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FHLA to display 14-foot tree memorializing loved ones for holidays

The Fountain Hills Leadership Academy is accepting sponsorships for its upcoming poinsettia tree holiday display this winter. The annual display is a 14-foot tree built from 250 live …
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s 45th annual celebrations feature a week’s worth of events to honor the occasion.
Community News

Fort McDowell holding 45th annual Orme Dam Victory Days

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s 45th annual Orme Dam Victory Days celebration is taking place with a week’s worth of events, highlighted by the social powwow and parade.  The events …
The Celebrate Kids Choir performed at the 2026 Fountain Hills Veterans Day ceremony.
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Fountain Hills clubs honor service members with 2026 Veterans Day ceremony

Local organizations honored service members at the 2026 Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony, which was held at the Veterans Memorial on the morning of Nov. 11, was a joint effort between VFW …
While the commission reviewed a series of chapters for reorganization, mobile home district conversation arose with whether the commission should or should not include it.
Community News

Fountain Hills P&Z discusses mobile home districts

As the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission continues to review reorganization to its zoning organization, four chapters were brought forth during the Nov. 9 meeting. The goal of …
The town is taking applications through Dec. 8 for those wishing to lead meetings through June 2027.
Community News

Fountain Hills taking invocation applications

The Town of Fountain Hills is taking applications for those interested in leading invocations during Town Council meetings.  Applications are open through Dec. 8 with a random drawing to …
The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts returns to Fountain Hills from Nov. 13-15.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Fine Arts and Crafts Festival arrives this weekend

The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is returning to Fountain Hills soon. The event takes place all over downtown 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 15, …
Gloria Sanchez will display her mixed media art at the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery on Nov. 24.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery to hold mixed media demonstration

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is going to hold a live demonstration from a mixed media artist soon. Local artist Gloria Sanchez will demonstrate her creative process from 10 a.m. to 3 …
McDowell Mountain Elementary School students wave American Flags at veterans and American Legion members outside of their school on Nov. 10, in Fountain Hills.
Gallery

Fountain Hills elementary school hosts Veterans Day celebration

From left: Darline Leader, Erica West, Dori Wittrig, Terry Brown, Carla Albrech, former mayor, the late Sharon Morgan, former mayor Linda Kavanagh, Michelle Meronk of the Fountain Hills Community Foundation.
CLUBS

From Sunridge to Flutter: the story of the Fountain Hills Community Foundation

The Fountain Hills Community Foundation’s Flutter at the Fountain 2026 event is fast approaching. The fundraiser takes place 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Centennial Pavilion at the Fountain …
Francesca Martin from Keep AZ Blue will be at the next FHDC meeting on Nov. 19.
CLUBS

FHDC to host two guest speakers at meeting

The Fountain Hills Democratic Club is set to host to guest speakers at its next meeting. In the first meeting since the midterm elections, the club will convene 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Fountain …
State law now requires 10 in community residence, which prompted the town to increase its code.
Community News

Fountain Hills P&Z increases community residence limit

The Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved new amendments to meet state statute pertaining to zoning and community residences during its Nov. 9 meeting. Under current …
A large house fire in Fountain Hills is prompting an investigation into his cause.
Community News

UPDATE: Agencies investigating Fountain Hills house fire

Fire investigators with two separate agencies are looking into the cause of the Eagles Nest house fire that erupted in a large, vacant home on Nov. 7. Over the weekend, a Maricopa County …
Christian Recovery Network AZ co-founder Tim Hayden speaks at the organization’s launch on Oct. 7 Topgolf Scottsdale.
Addiction and Mental Health

Christian Recovery Network AZ launches to offer faith-based recovery resources

PHOENIX — Christian Recovery Network AZ has launched to connect Christian leaders, counselors, trusted recovery providers, individuals and families with addiction and mental health resources across …
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DATA DRIVEN

Phoenix, Tucson among U.S. cities with highest motorcycle death rates

New data shows Phoenix is one of the nation's most dangerous cities in which to ride a motorcycle. Motorcycle crashes claimed 424 lives in Phoenix between 2015 and 2024, giving the city the …
The two keynote speakers will focus on how light pollution affects wildlife during the 2027 Dark Sky Festival.
Community News

Keynote speakers for Fountain Hills Dark Sky fest announced

The Dark Sky Festival announced Dr. Rodrigo Medellin, often called the “Batman of Mexico,” and Dean Regas will be the keynote speakers.  The 2027 Dark Sky Festival will be March 20, …
Sen. John Kavanagh earlier this year explaining legislation to his Republican colleagues. Kavanaugh was voted as the minority leader in the Arizona Senate.
Government

Fountain Hills Republican becomes minority leader in Arizona Senate

PHOENIX — Yes, voters decimated the ranks of state Senate Republicans at the ballot box this year. But John Kavanagh, who takes on the unexpected title of minority leader, says he doesn’t see the …
The water main project replaces previously installed pipe from 25-30 years ago.
Community News

Fountain Hills EPCOR water main project ahead of schedule

The EPCOR water main replacement along Palisades Boulevard is ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year.  “While the project was originally …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — A reader recently wrote to thank us for emphasizing the importance of fact-checking information that you may read on social media or hear in conversation. We recommended actions to …
OPINION — A town can have beautiful public spaces and still leave some of its people feeling outside the circle. A gathering may be lively. A meeting may be well organized. Yet the most important …
OPINION — The results of the Nov. 3 election should be a wake-up call for the Republican Party. The party that once appealed to people like me — conservative, practical and focused on responsible …
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Local resident Matt Clement is publishing his first two picture books on Nov. 13.

Local author to release new picture books for kids

Fountain Hills resident, author and art director Matt Clement is about to release two picture books to the public. His books, “Seven Little Donks and the Secret Map” and “Queen Michelle …
The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery will demonstrate transforming gourds into works of art on Nov. 17.

Artists’ Gallery to hold live demo for gourd artist

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is set to hold a live demo for a local gourd artist. Artist Michele Mulleady will demonstrate her creative process 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the gallery, …
“Godspell” runs from Nov. 6-22 at Fountain Hills Theater.

‘Godspell’ rocks out with Jesus Christ at Fountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Theater is rocking out with Jesus Christ in its next show. As of this writing, “Godspell” is set to run at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays …
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