Higley News

Free bikes to 100 kids to kick off centennial

East Valley Tribune - Tue Nov 17

Higley Superintendent Denise Birdwell and Athletic Director Art Wagner show off bikes they bought at Walmart for the district's "100 Bikes for 100 Kids" program.

Maricopa County Supervisors Trying to Destroy Grand Jury Process, Says County Attorney

New Times - Mon Nov 16

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says the county Board of Supervisors has launched a new lawsuit that aims to "destroy the sanctity of the grand jury." We haven't seen the other side of this one yet, but Thomas' office says the lawsuit filed on Friday in Superior Court seeks to prohibit him from convening a grand jury "to investigate or ...

'Cinderella' puppets coming to Higley center

Arizona Republic - Mon Nov 16

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater performs Cinderella at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.

Glendale receives Best of the West Award for Grand Canal Linear Park

Daily News Sun - Sun Nov 15

Glendale's Parks & Recreation Department was honored with a Best of the West Award, presented by WESTMARC at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale.

Go and Do in Gilbert

Scottsdale Tribune - Sat Nov 14

Gilbert Days events continue The annual Gilbert Days celebration rolls on this week.

Conair doubles Glendale plant size, adding 350 employees

The Business Journal of Phoenix - Fri Nov 13

Hair-dryer manufacturer Conair Corp. is heating up its West Valley operations by doubling its space and adding 350 jobs.

Surprise likely to postpone vote on nuisance ordinances

Arizona Republic - Thu Nov 12

Surprise City Council is expected to postpone its vote on two controversial rental-property ordinances that opponents say violate Arizona law.

Developer acquires Goodyear adult-community project

AZCentral.com - Wed Nov 11

An upstart developer is betting on a Goodyear active-adult community that stalled two years ago as the Valley's housing industry collapsed.

Chandler to unveil memorial for WWII vets

Scottsdale Tribune - Tue Nov 10

A dedication plaque that is more than 60 years old in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park pays respect to veterans who served in the armed forces.

Mesa WWII vet flew 50 missions over Europe

Scottsdale Tribune - Tue Nov 10

Veteran Miles Alldredge talks about his experiences flying a B-24 in World War II during an interview at his home in Mesa.