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Wittmann group seeks Surprise annexation, and the council has questions
Plus, Sunrise Mountain volleyball sweeps Maricopa in the playoffs.
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Wittmann
A group of Wittmann residents pursuing incorporation is also seeking annexation by Surprise as part of that process. Mayor Kevin Sartor and council members questioned the fiscal ramifications at the Nov. 2 work session. Your Valley
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Maricopa's playoff run was cut short in a sweep by Sunrise Mountain in Peoria. The Mustangs started 4-7, then won nine straight and secured the No. 7 seed in the 5A state playoffs. PinalCentral.comAZPreps365
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- 8 p.m.Cristian Castro
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What if every day felt like Christmas? That's the idea behind the Christmas Cafe, a coffee shop in Peoria from co-owners Victoria Andrej and Marie Pantelic, who are aiming for a grand opening this November. The cafe will be decking the halls with all of the ornaments and colors. Cocoa weather can't come soon enough.
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Wittmann group seeks Surprise annexation, and the council has questions
Plus, Sunrise Mountain volleyball sweeps Maricopa in the playoffs.
The TLDR
- Wittmann group seeks Surprise annexation; council asks about costs
- Sunrise Mountain volleyball sweeps Maricopa in the playoffs
- Sunday in the Park brings a veterans concert and car show
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