El Mirage

Deal kills encroachment around Luke

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There will be no more construction of single-family homes near Luke Air Force Base in Glendale under a settlement negotiated between Arizona and Maricopa County officials Tuesday. The agreement ends more than a year of fighting between the state... Full story

Recreation expo seeks pet-friendly vendors

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The Luke West Valley Recreation will have its annual Recreation Family Fun Expo April 24, showcasing a variety of information, products and services related to the health and well-being of animals, rescue groups and adoptions. The Luke West Valley... Full story

Forums gather information on impact of F-35s at Luke AFB

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West Valley residents concerned about the future of Luke Air Force Base and the effects a new mission for the military facility will have on surrounding communities will have an opportunity to speak and learn more during five public meetings next... Full story

Vendors needed for Luke West Valley Recreation Expo

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The Luke West Valley Recreation Committee, a subcommittee of the Luke West Valley Mayor’s Council, will sponsor its fourth Recreation Expo April 24. The Family Fun Expo will be in Gateway Park in El Mirage and feature displays and... Full story

Downed power lines close intersection of Dysart Road and Grand Ave.

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Arizona Public Service is working to fix downed power lines Monday night in Surprise. Damon Gross, an APS spokesman, said a contract business crew knocked down the lines from Grand Avenue to Greenway and 136th Avenue to Dysart Road. A few hundred... Full story

Expo promotes area businesses

Jeff Dempsey

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The El Mirage Senior Center was transformed Saturday into a business mecca, with dozens of local businesses gathering to display their goods and services. Marianne Archibald, economic development coordinator for the city, said they are hoping the... Full story

Cities can't subsidize private projects, court rules

Can halt deals with developers

HOWARD FISCHER

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PHOENIX -- Cities can't provide subsidies of public funds for private projects on the basis that they will eventually produce more sales tax dollars, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.In a unanimous decision, the justices said public funds can... Full story

El Mirage fires back in Luke debate

Jeff Dempsey

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El Mirage officials defended their position on Luke Air Force Base this weekend, saying that months of progress have been set back by recent criticism that the city has not fully embraced a new mission for the Glendale facility in order to get... Full story

Luke champion throws barbs at El Mirage

Fighter Country Partnership CEO boosts F-35 mission during SCHOA meeting

Jeff Dempsey

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The war of words continued between Luke Air Force Base supporters and the city of El Mirage Wednesday, this time at the Sun City Home Owners Association annual meeting at Fairway Recreation Center. Though District 9 Rep. Debbie Lesko also was a... Full story

El Mirage trumpets art gallery, small businesses

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The city of El Mirage is serving as host for two events on Saturday that will bring focus on the city’s business and new art gallery. A free small business expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the El Mirage Civic & Cultural Complex,... Full story

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