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Fountain Hills veteran takes honor flight with son

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Panorama paving restarts May 6 in Fountain Hills

Construction crews will begin working on repaving Panorama Drive again Monday, May 6, and continue through Thursday, May 23. The road will be closed southbound from Saguaro Boulevard at the Palisades …
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Sunset Kiwanis brings students to the theater

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Fountain Hills school board discusses ESA athletes

The Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) governing school board on Wednesday, May 1, discussed allowing Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) students to participate in Fountain Hills High …
Road closure

Beeline impacted by road work

The Arizona Department of Transportation has SR 87 (Beeline Highway) on its list of traffic restrictions for the coming weekend. The highway will be closed briefly at times between Lindsay and …
Golf

Fountain Hills golf qualifies for state

Fountain Hills senior Ethan Schafer returns to the state golf championship tournament for the third time in his high school career. For the first time since 2021, Schafer will be joined by the …
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Summer Market opens at the River of Time

It’s time for the annual Summer Market at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum & Exploration Center. The annual fundraiser opened Wednesday, May 1, and extends through the end …
Conservative gathering

RWOTH meets May 9 in Fountain Hills

The Republican Women of The Hills (RWOTH) will meet Thursday, May 9, in the Sanctuary of Christ’s Church in Fountain Hills, 15555 E. Bainbridge Ave. The meeting will take place from 4 to …
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National Day of Prayer held in Fountain Hills

FHUSD

Fountain Hills school board discusses pickleball contract

The Fountain Hills Pickleball Club approached the Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) governing board about a contract extension in September 2023. The board did not come to any …
Track

Fountain Hills sends five to state track meet

Five Fountain Hills High School students advanced to the AIA Division IV track and field state championships on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, after press time. All five state qualifiers …
MCSO

Fountain Hills: Sheriff's call log

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation in Fountain Hills reported deputies responded to the following calls during the week from Thursday, April 25, through Wednesday, May 1. …
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FVV gets outpouring of support from Fountain Hills community

Baseball

Fountain Hills baseball falls in first round at state

The Fountain Hills High School baseball team struggled in the first round of the state playoffs and lost 8-3 in the opener. The No. 8 Falcons (13-5) hosted the No. 9 Tanque Verde Giants (13-4) …
Beach

Fountain Hills beach volleyball falls in second round of pairs tournament

Seniors Sydney Boeshans and Bella Garman won their first match in the State Pairs Championship but fell to the No. 1 seed in the tournament in the second round on Tuesday, April 30. Boeshans and …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
It has been two years since Fountain Hills was presented with and elected a slate of “conservative candidates” who would “Reclaim Our Town.” If you are among the minority who …
Unfortunately, the ugly season — when PACs and candidates for office start littering our town with their campaign signs – is nearly upon us. In the last council election, candidates …
Ginny Dickey has been a successful Mayor of Fountain Hills for six years. As Mayor, she has gained valuable experience by years of working with many organizations in Maricopa County as well as …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
One of the many glass-weaving pieces by artist Jeff Lyon on display at Fusion Fine Art in Fountain Hills through June 1.

Fusion Fine Art hosts glass artist in Fountain Hills

Fusion Fine Art in Fountain Hills welcomes artist Jeff Lyon with his glass-weaving pieces to the studio. Lyon values his work as a reflection of his life, well-being and family, a press release …
From left, Jordan Abrams and Matthew Schmidt cast in “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical.”

Theatrical comedy playing at Fountain Hills Youth Theater

Fountain Hills Youth Theater presents “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical.” With a script written by Mo Willems, creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, …
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Fountain Hills to host 'Movie in the Park'

The Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation is hosting its springtime Movie in the Park presentation Saturday, May 11, at Four Peaks Park. “Wonka,” the musical comedy adventure, …
Paige Productions Youth Theater’s All-Stars Performance Team at Post Acute Care.

Paige Productions performs throughout Fountain Hills

Paige Productions Youth Theater’s (PYT) All-Stars Performance Team sang and danced their way into the hearts of residents at Fountain View Village and Fountain Hills Post Acute Care in March. …
Target in Fountain Hills is hosting Color with a first responder Saturday, April 27.

Color with a first responder in Fountain Hills

Target in Fountain Hills is hosting the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Fountain Hills Fire Department for a coloring event this Saturday, April 27. Families are invited inside …
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