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Sales tax figures solid despite Bell Road closure

3/22/2017
By Richard Smith, Independent Newsmedia Sales tax data from July through November 2016 for businesses in the area of Bell Road and Grand Avenue was down from the previous year, but the drop was …

Changes would allow CampCorp to grow in Surprise

3/20/2017
By Richard Smith, Independent Newsmedia A Canadian-based modular structure builder enters Tuesday's City Council meeting poised to expand its American manufacturing plant in Surprise. To do so …

Glendale may drop Columbus Day as a holiday

3/15/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Glendale is looking to drop Columbus Day as a paid-day off for employees, which means more time for residents and merchants to do business at City …

Sun City Grand pickleball club celebrates new courts

3/13/2017
By Steve Berwald Special to Independent Newsmedia The Sun City Grand Pickleball Club had its ribbon cutting ceremony on March 4 for the opening of 10 new pickleball courts at the Cimarron …

Peoria garage fire displaces family

3/12/2017
Photo courtesy Peoria Fire-Medical Dept. Independent Newsmedia A Peoria family is without their home after a garage fire Sunday morning in Peoria, according to a release. At about 9:15 a.m. …

Surprise councilman Hall provides update on city …

3/12/2017
By Skip Hall, Special to the Independent On Feb. 21, the Council had its second in a series of work sessions on the upcoming fiscal year 2018 budget. The focus was on the sources of funds for …

Glendale council to discuss Midtown District

3/6/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Glendale City Council will hear a presentation on how to revitalize its Midtown District at a 1:30 p.m. workshop, Tuesday, March 7 at Council Chambers, …

RCSCW packs house for candidate forum

3/3/2017
From left, board candidates Marion Mosley, Glen Renshaw, Vivien Wallis, Jim Sloan, Tim Hurley, Bryan Walus and George Kuchtyak, and forum moderator Terry Hamman. The panel answered questions …

Glendale Mayor gives State of the City address

3/3/2017
Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Mayor Jerry Weiers gave his annual State of the City address March 2 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in the Westgate Entertainment District. …

Work moves forward on new Sun City Fire station

3/2/2017
Courtesy Sun City Fire Work continues on a new fire station for the Sun City Fire District. From left, Jeanne Blackman, Youngtown town manager; Gregory Arrington, Youngtown community …

Woman, dog okay after fire near Bell Center

2/21/2017
Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia By Chris Caraveo, Independent Newsmedia A homeowner and her dog are safe after a fire inside a Sun City home Tuesday morning, according to a fire …

Sunflower Resort presents comedy about senior moments

2/21/2017
The Playhouse at Sunflower RV Resort in Surprise will kick off its seventh season with the farcicial tale, “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”. Four performances are planned starting with a 3 p.m. …