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It's all in the cards for collectors

2/27/2017
By Mike Russo Special to Independent Newsmedia Spring training stirs feelings of optimism in the hearts of baseball fans for the prospects of their favorite team in the upcoming season. It …

Cactus League windfall goes far beyond turnstiles

2/27/2017
Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia Editor's Note: This story is from the 2017 Independent Newsmedia Spring Training guide. Spring training revenues continued to grow at the turnstiles in …

Proposed legislation could limit HOAs’ purview

2/27/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia An East Valley legislator wants to put a stop to HOAs regulating parking in their communities, but his proposed law may have little affect in the West …

Peoria fights blight, officials say pilot program a …

2/25/2017
One of the most blighted homes in Peoria once stood on this lot. Thanks to a new program, city officials are working to remove some of city’s worst residential eyesores. By Philip Haldiman, …

Sports central to Ottawa’s Arizona vision

2/25/2017
By Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia In many ways, the Spirit of Ottawa University Arizona will start with sports. A large portion of the 200 to 300 students that make up the …

Late collapse denies Crusaders spot in final

2/24/2017
Jeff Edgington Special to West Valley Preps Northwest Christian led 39-35 with just more than five minutes to play and looked primed for a 3A title game appearance. However the No. 7 …

PUSD tax credit donations ‘on target’ with …

2/24/2017
Donation receipts came in at $1.622 million for PUSD in 2016. (Independent Newsmedia/Jacob Stanek) By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia Donation receipts are in for 2016, and Peoria …

Commercial mix-used project proposed at Bell and 51st

2/24/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia A mixed-used commercial development, which includes a 24-hour emergency medical facility is proposed for the northwest corner of Bell Road and 51st …

Surprise formalizes international business strategy

2/24/2017
Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia Mayor Sharon Wolcott’s 2017 State of the City Address Wednesday afternoon focused on recent watershed developments in education and transportation. Just …

Valley Vista survives slugfest for first state final

2/23/2017
Richard Smith West Valley Preps At times the 6A state girls basketball semifinal Thursday at Gila River Arena was downright ugly — as the missed shots, fouls and bodies diving for loose balls …

Sorry, no flying: Harry Potter fans prepare for …

2/23/2017
Peoria will host the 2017 West Regional Championship in Quidditch, set for Feb. 25-26 at Pioneer Community Park, 8755 N. 83rd Ave. (CREDIT: Community High School Dragons and Rebecca Martin) By …

Library friends have banner year

2/23/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia The Friends of the Sun City Libraries went above and beyond supporting libraries in 2016 with contributions to other community needs. In addition to …