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National Christmas Tree moves through Peoria, Glendale

PHOTOS BY MOLLIE J. HOPPES

Mitchell Vantrease

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Janice Huff waited in line with her mother, Shirley Barnes, as they caught a glimpse of the Christmas tree that will be viewed by millions of people this holiday season in Washington D.C. Barnes, a Sun City West resident, couldn’t be happier... Full story

Riverview School is Phoenix Suns' favorite

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Riverview School has been chosen by the Phoenix Suns as its official West Valley school.  As a result, Riverview students were treated to a Phoenix Suns assembly Oct. 28. During the assembly, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, dancers and dunk team... Full story

Mayor unimpressed with state response to WV health concerns

Jeff Dempsey

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Youngtown Mayor Mike LeVault delivered some good news Tuesday to members of a task force concerned about air quality in and around the Sun Cities, but the message was tempered by a negative note concerning potential health threats from a... Full story

El Mirage police arrest 2 men

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El Mirage Police arrested two men late Monday morning after they ran into another vehicle and threatened to kill the driver. Oscar Occhiline, 42 and Hector Varella, 25, were arrested and charged on suspicion with two counts of aggravated assault.... Full story

El Mirage launching new initiative on Facebook

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The city of El Mirage is a launching a new initiative on the social networking website Facebook hoping to tout its business friendly atmosphere to artists, companies and entrepreneurs, looking for better opportunities. Known as “El Mirage... Full story

TV falls on El Mirage girl causing injuries

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PHOENIX - A 2-year-old El Mirage girl was expected to recover after a 27-inch TV fell on her Monday. El Mirage Fire Chief Darrell Rezendes said the child was climbing on or around a television stand when the TV fell over. Rezendes said the child... Full story

Funeral home honors All Souls

Photos by Mollie J. Hoppes

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Families gathered Monday to honor deceased loved ones during All Souls Day Monday.   Families usually visit the graves of their loved ones and share stories about them with other visitors.... Full story

Soul Benefactors shows heart

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When Kathleen McGeever heard that Valley View Community Food Bank urgently needed funds to continue providing food to needy West Valley families, she decided to act.  McGeever is the president of Soul Benefactors, a local... Full story

Luke’s place on F-35 finalist list buoys base support

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West Valley and state officials are flying high today knowing that Luke Air Force Base has made the short list of military installations in line to train pilots on the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.“This is very good news for all of Arizona as... Full story

DUI task force sweeps through West Valley

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The West Valley DUI Task Force will be on patrol from 7 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday, concentrating on enforcement in Glendale.The police departments from Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, El Mirage, Tolleson and Goodyear along with representatives from... Full story

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