Daily editionFriday, October 30th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise.
The Good Day Surprise Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of October.
Community
Councilmembers Patrick Duffy and Chris Judd will hold a joint community meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at The Corral at White Tank Ranch, 20300 W. Olive Ave., Waddell, and residents are encouraged to attend to discuss city issues and ask questions.
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Education
Sixty cadets are enrolled in the inaugural Marine Corps JROTC at Willow Canyon High School this school year to learn discipline, teamwork and Close Order Drill; the program is one of six active in Arizona and about 250 nationwide (instructor: retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Rob Sherwood).
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Health
Fourth Trimester Arizona is offering in-person and virtual Village support groups now across the Valley and Tucson, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Dad Villages; view schedules and register on the parent-support page or call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-852-6262) for 24/7 help.
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