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🌱 Who won Goodyear’s mayor and council races—and what happens next?
Goodyear, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Goodyear! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who won Goodyear’s mayor and council races—and what happens next?
- Which Goodyear intersection is closed after this deadly overnight crash?
- How a Reddit tip led to a Goodyear teacher’s arrest
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 109 and low of 90 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 113, low: 90.
- Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 115 and low of 90 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Goodyear finalizes election results for mayor, council - Litchfield Park / Goodyear Independent (yourvalley.net) — Goodyear has certified its July 21 election results, confirming Mayor Joe Pizzillo’s decisive win over former councilmember Bill Stipp and seating Brannon Hampton, Sheri Lauritano, and Vicki Gillis on the city council. These leaders will begin new terms on January 1, 2027, shaping decisions on growth, services, and budgets. A special induction ceremony is planned for January to swear them in. 
• Deadly crash involving motorcyclist shuts down busy Goodyear road (azfamily.com) — A fatal overnight motorcycle crash has shut down Bullard Avenue south of Yuma Road in Goodyear, and police are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Details on the victim and how the collision happened are still limited as Goodyear officers investigate. Expect delays this morning if you normally travel through that busy intersection.
• Tip from Reddit led to Goodyear teacher's arrest for alleged sexual exploitation (fox10phoenix.com) — Families in Goodyear are grappling with news that a Great Hearts Trivium Preparatory Academy teacher was arrested this week on serious child exploitation charges, following a cyber tip originally flagged by Reddit. Police say the investigation is ongoing, more charges are possible, and the school has terminated the teacher while cooperating with Goodyear officers. Parents are voicing concern as students head into the new school year.
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The Good, the Sad, and the Ditzy
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- An Elder female chihuahua roaming the street.
Only identifying tags are a vet tag around the neck with "LULU" written. (No address/collar. Last seen near S 166th Ave and W Lilac St. (Nextdoor Canyon Trails Unit 3) - Hello, this dog doesn't have a collar.
Roaming the Goodyear wildflower park. "Adopted by Amazon PHX 7. Has white on her chest. Seems friendly but didn't pet her. This was 12: 46 today. (Nextdoor Wildflower Ranch)
- Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Porter in Goodyear. Apply here.
- LaborMAX Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Clerk in Goodyear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goodyear here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 300-Pound Weight Loss All Started With ‘The Walmart Diet' (texasmetronews.com)
- Avondale Police Increase School Zone Enforcement (signalsaz.com)
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Litchfield Park
- Litchfield Park, AZ Author Publishes Mystery Novel (prleap.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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