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The Fountain Hills cross country team put up a strong showing with seven runners recording personal bests.
Sports

Fountain Hills cross country gearing up for sectionals

Cross country All five boys and both freshman girls ran personal bests for the Falcons cross country team during the Talon Invitational at Cactus Shadows.  Nate Schlossberg began his …
Past SRP/Child Crisis Arizona pool fence recipients
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Child Crisis Arizona Installs 18 Free Pool Fences for Valley Families

A pool fence can mean the difference between a child’s safety and a preventable tragedy. This year, Child Crisis Arizona helped 18 Valley families protect their young children from the dangers of …
Community News

Traffic violations, collisions lead Fountain Hills 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 Oct. 22-28. Thursday, Oct. 22 …
A turtle is blessed by Father Jilson Panakkal of the Ascension Church.
RELIGION

Fountain Hills Ascension Church blesses local pets and animals to honor Saint Francis

The Ascension Church in Fountain Hills blessed the animals on Oct. 5 to honor the Saint Francis, the Catholic patron saint of ecology and animals. Rather than the usual congregation of …
Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Education Solutions

Arizona board approves school accountability scores

Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Despite being rescheduled, Movie in the Park remains at the same location with the same movie.
Community News

Movie in the Park Returns to Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills Movie in the Park returns Nov. 6 with “Toy Story 5.” The free event will be 6-8 p.m. at Four Peaks Park. It was initially scheduled for Oct. 10 but was rescheduled due to …
Fountain Hills Unified School District governing board president Dr. Richard Rutkowski serves as the board representative on the community advisory committee.
education

Fountain Hills Unified advisory committee to discuss enrollment

The Fountain Hills Unified School District’s Community Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the FHUSD Learning Center, 16000 E. Palisades Blvd., in Fountain …
Jewelry artist Veronique Benoit will give a live demonstration on Nov. 10.
ENTERTAINMENT

Jeweler to give live demo at Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery

A local jeweler is set to give a live demonstration at the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery. Veronique Benoit will demonstrate how she creates her enameled jewelry piece 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 …
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 …
The adopted 5G ordinance requires land developers of 50 or more acres to pre-plat for cell towers, though they are not obligatory.
Community News

Fountain Hills passes 5G subdivision ordinance

Following the approval of the final 5G wireless telecommunications draft earlier in the night during its Oct. 20 meeting, the Fountain Hills Town Council subsequently passed its subdivision ordinance …
Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are pictured, June 9, 2021, at the Utah and Arizona border at Wahweap.
Water

Central Arizona Project to join Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado River water rights

The Central Arizona Project on Tuesday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Arizona Department of …
Pastor Keith Pavia of Christ Church of Fountain Hills.
RELIGION

Q&A with Pastor Keith Pavia of Christ's Church of Fountain Hills

Name: Keith Pavia Occupation: Lead Pastor Hometown: Rochester, New York What I do: I teach and equip this congregation to know the truth (God’s word) and follow Jesus fully. I meet …
From left: Pure Pawsitivity co-founders Edan and Bobby Simon, along with their two-year-old Australian Shepherd Opal.
BUSINESS

Pure Pawsitivity holding Halloween celebration in Fountain Hills

Pure Pawsitivity is holding a special event at their store to celebrate Halloween in Fountain Hills. From 5 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 16748 E. Parkview Ave., the business will be home to a variety …
The Fountain Hills Town Council revisited changes brought forth during its Oct. 6 meeting for the final wireless telecommunications draft.
Community News

Fountain Hills passes final 5G draft

The Fountain Hills Town Council took what is likely the final step in its 5G telecommunications ordinance during its Oct. 20 meeting by amending and approving its final draft.  Ordinances …
Fountain Hills Sister Cities wrapped up a busy third quarter in September.
CLUBS

Fountain Hills Sister Cities wraps eventful third quarter

Fountain Hills Sister Cities’ third quarter is in the books, and it was a busy one for the local club. In July, student ambassador Reece Beers attended the national Youth Leadership Summit in …
Properties

Fountain Hills NPOA update for the week of Oct. 28

The Neighborhood Property Owners’ Association’s Committee of Architecture reviewed and approved 13 permit requests at the meeting held Oct. 28. Approvals were as follows: *16045 …
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DATA DRIVEN

Arizona schools face tough choices over education spending

Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.
Ascension Church in Fountain Hills recently concluded its 50th Jubilee celebrations.
RELIGION

Ascension Church concludes 50th Jubilee celebrations

Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills recently concluded celebrations of its 50th Jubilee. The church, first established in 1976, wrapped up almost a year of celebrations that began on Nov. …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — In the Oct. 28 issue of the Times, there was a discussion about Sharia law and Shelby Blecker stated that there were parts of Sharia law that "scared him to death" and that he was not …
OPINION — In this fraught time when so many freedoms are endangered, this letter calls for support for vetted refugee immigrants. This October, the Department of Homeland Security cut the …
OPINION — For first responders, what most of us would consider an extraordinary crisis can simply be part of a Tuesday. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, correctional officers and paramedics routinely face circumstances many people may experience only once, if ever, in their lifetime.
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The Zucarelli family showed up to Fountain Hills’ Spooky Blast as the cast from “Despicable Me,” ready to play lots of games and collect plenty of candy at booths sponsored by area clubs, businesses, churches and organizations. This year’s Spooky Blast drew thousands to Four Peaks Park on Oct. 24, making sure everyone was in frightful spirits just in time for Halloween.

Family fun at Spooky Blast in Fountain Hills

The Zucarelli family showed up to Fountain Hills’ Spooky Blast as the cast from “Despicable Me,” ready to play lots of games and collect plenty of candy at booths sponsored by area clubs, …
The Sonoran Bells are a professional ensemble of hand bell players dedicated to performance and community outreach.

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 …
Artist Lore Vanderboegh will be the next artist displayed at the local art gallery.

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 …
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