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Daily News-Sun honored with philanthropy award

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The Daily News-Sun received the Philanthropy Leadership Award for outstanding print media from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Arizona Chapter, Wednesday evening at the Sheraton in Phoenix. The award recognizes individuals... Full story

The Colonnade improves record to 3-0

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The Colonnade moved into sole possession of first place on Monday and became the last remaining undefeated team in Sun City Grand National League softball. The Colonnade edged Wells Fargo 11-10 to take over the West Division top spot during action... Full story

Surprise food store sold $3.1M lottery winner

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The winning ticket for Saturday’s $3.1 million The Pick jackpot — the highest in more than seven months — was purchased at a Surprise food store. The new multi-millionaire, who has not yet come forward, bought the ticket at the... Full story

''A Black & White Affaire'' benefits hospitals

Photos by TINA GAMEZ

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The Sun Health Auxiliary ''Top Hat & Tails: A Black & White Affaire'' at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Litchfield Park Saturday night was to benefit the purchase of patient care beds for Banner Boswell and Del E. Webb medical centers.... Full story

Sun Cities Stable draws crop of horse lovers

Erin Turner

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Tucked away behind a convenience store and a huge RV park in Surprise is a place Patti Hirst and her horse absolutely love. Rebel, a 20-year-old Arabian gelding, has been boarded at the Sun Cities Stable for the last nine years. At an open house on... Full story

Water rate hike looms for SCW, Grand

Erin Turner

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Arizona-American water customers in Sun City West and Sun City Grand will know soon how much the utility will increase their water rates. The Arizona Corporation Commission will decide the new rate for water customers in Sun City West and the Agua... Full story

Strikers won't keep majority from shopping at Fry's/Safeway, poll indicates

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Picket lines would not affect the grocery shopping patterns of a majority of respondents to the latest yourwestvalley.com poll. Most those taking the poll said they would be willing to cross picket lines if Safeway and Fry's workers walk off the... Full story

Water rate case nears conclusion

Erin Turner

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Arizona American water customers in Sun City West and Sun City Grand will soon know how much higher their water bills will be. The Arizona Corporation Commission will decide the new rate for water customers in Sun City West and the Agua Fria... Full story

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

Pancake break benefits local children

Photos by Mollie J. Hoppes

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A pancake breakfast Wednesday, sponsored by Surprise Firefighters Charities and the Surprise Fire Department, benefitted the “Aisles of Smiles” holiday shopping event for children in need.... Full story

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