Meeting Jenni will make you want to take her home
Little Jenni was pulled from a high kill shelter. She was scheduled to be euthanized due to weight loss.
Fraternal Order of Police aims to restore confidence in MPD
If there's one thing the City of Maricopa deserves, it's a police department that not only protects its citizens, but does so in a professional manner that inspires the confidence of taxpayers and police personnel alike. Sadly, that hasn't been the case in the recent past, a time marked by accusations, allegations, incidents and conflict ginned up by the leadership of the City of Maricopa Police Association, or COMPA.
Streets Don’t Love You Back toy and warm clothing drive now underway
The Streets Don't Love You Back is having its 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive for children in the community who are less fortunate and its 2nd Annual Winter Jacket/Warm Clothes Drive for the homeless.
Jim and Louise Slack and their 1956 Texaco station in Maricopa
Jim and Louise Slack, and their three children, came to Maricopa in 1956 from Casa Grande. They leased the Texaco station from Harry Little.
House fire leaves one injured
Maricopa fire crews responded to a kitchen fire in the 46000 block of West Windmill Drive at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As crews arrived on scene they found the home's residents outside stating that the kitchen was on fire.
Long-time Maricopa resident Ted (Sergio) Gomez passed away Monday
On Monday long-time resident and Optimist member Ted (Sergio) Gomez passed away in Maricopa.
Holiday Festival & Food Drive Saturday at Stagestop Marketplace
Excitement is in the air at the Stagestop Marketplace, and the business owners are hosting a day of fun and holiday festivities for Maricopa residents.
City hosting Cano family benefit softball tourney
The city of Maricopa is organizing a co-ed softball tournament to benefit the Cano family, whose home was destroyed by a fire the week of Thanksgiving.
Veterans to host flag retirement ceremony Saturday
Sometimes an American flag becomes tattered or torn, and that's when it needs to be retired in a dignified manner.
Take care of yourself and help others
HoHoHo - 'tis the season to cover the plants at night and call your friends and relatives back east to brag on our daytime temperatures. Oh yes, and don't forget to send some Christmas cards, throw some tinsel on a tree (any tree will do), and buy, buy, buy.
Boy who collapsed in Walmart likely ‘huffing’
This past Sunday, Nov. 28, a teenaged boy was found unconscious in the sporting goods section of Walmart. His condition is believed to have been caused by ingestion of compressed air, a type of drug use, referred to as dusting or huffing, which involves the inhalation products such as canned air or carbon dioxide cartridges.
Dropped off in the desert, Kyley needs a real home
Kyley is a pit bull/ terrier mix. She is about four months old and has been spayed.
Flu season is here; are you prepared?
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of viruses.
Salvation Army Angel Trees bless Maricopa families
Ask any person on the street to describe Christmas and words like gifts, caring, family, friends, food, celebration and happiness are certain to be spoken.
Maricopa’s 1940s neighbors
More than 8,000 citizens lived in Butte Community (closest to Maricopa), and Canal Community had a population of more than 5,000. These two communities consisted of relocated Japanese Americans from the California area.
Sugar Plum Tea to feature Maricopa’s first ballet company
Maricopa's first ballet company is proud to present a Sugar Plum Tea.
Alpacazona Farm’s open house features alpacas, spinning, vendors
What is more fun than spending some time feeding alpacas, seeing weaving demonstrations and shopping for unique Christmas gifts offered by vendors?
Bus service mismanaged, should be fixed and saved
InMaricopa's recent article on the MaX bus service represents only one side. No where does it mention why the ridership has dropped. Since I have never ridden the early bus to Phoenix, I don't know exactly how many people were riding. I do know that with all the changes the council felt necessary to make, that riders would not be taken to the capital area, where the majority of them work.
Truett family hosting holiday boutique to help purchase seizure dog for Justin
The Truett family is hosting a holiday boutique December 4, continuing their quest to raise nearly $20,000 for the purchase of a seizure alert dog for their adopted son Justin.
Brock’s new book celebrates Maricopa and its heritage
Maricopa historian Patricia Brock has spent the last year writing a new book, "Images of America: Maricopa," which follows and celebrates Maricopa's rich heritage--from the early Hohokam digging canals with sticks to the residents of the city of Maricopa as it exists today.
Citywide clothing and backpack drive scheduled for Dec.4
For Our City-Maricopa will be holding a community-wide drive on Saturday, Dec. 4, to collect jackets, long pants, jeans and backpacks for MUSD students in need.
Titans baseball team holding benefit car wash Saturday for Cano family
The Cano Family has been actively involved with the Titans baseball organization. Earlier this week their home and all of their belongings were destroyed in an early morning fire.
Tips to keep the holidays bright for you – not for ID thieves
Identity thieves are looking for opportunities to make their season especially bright.
Protect your plants from frost
It is that time of the year, when the cold temperatures roll in and bring chances of frost damage to plants. In fact, freezing temperatures are predicted for tonight.
Budgeting for reality
For five months I've had the pleasure of serving as a member of your city council, and I promised voters that I'd tell them what they needed to hear, not what they wanted to hear. Recently, I've made it known that I'm committed to achieving a balanced budget for Maricopa. Over the last several months, I've had an opportunity to see where Maricopa is spending its money wisely, and where it can use some improvement.
Maricopa Seniors present twice monthly Bingo
Get ready to play Bingo. The Board of Directors of Maricopa Seniors, Inc. has been issued a Class A Bingo license from the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Dance enhances worship at Nueva Esperanza Iglesia
Flags, streamers, tambourines, music and dance mark the beginning of worship service each Sunday afternoon at Maricopa's only Hispanic church, Nueva Esperanza Iglesia (New Hope Church).
American Legion Auxiliary now in Maricopa
As of last month Maricopa has its own American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 133.
Heart Association drops mouth-to-mouth CPR, endorses hands-only
On Nov. 15 the American Heart Association broke with first aid practices used since the 1960s, endorsing "hands only" cardio-pulmonary resuscitation - rapid chest compression withoutmouth-to-mouth. .
2-year-old Pepperjack would love to be part of your family
Pepperjack had her second birthday in April.