Harrah’s to host culinary hiring event, offer training program

Are you an aspiring cook or chef looking to gain valuable on-the-job training? Anyone so inclined may attend a culinary hiring fair at Harrah’s...

MUSD Board unanimously OKs campus upgrades to enhance school safety

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday approved renovation of the main entrances and offices of Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa Wells...

New MPD building beginning to take shape

Progress is visible at the work site of Maricopa Police Department’s new headquarters.   Utility and foundation work can be seen at the construction site on...

P&Z gives thumbs up to plans for city’s largest apartment complex

The Planning and Zoning Commission this week unanimously approved site, landscape, photometric and elevation plans for what will become Maricopa’s largest apartment complex. The proposed...

Maricopa takes step forward for new ball fields at Civic Center Park

The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that...

MUSD Board to discuss campus enhancements for improved safety

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly approve a project to renovate the office and main entrances at Maricopa Wells...

Public gets its first look at its new Maricopa Municipal Court building

What is Maricopa getting for its buck with its new courts building? Renderings were unveiled at the city Planning and Zoning Commission meeting this week...

2 women face numerous charges after traffic stop

Two women were arrested during a traffic stop on April 7 after officers discovered a weapon and drugs in their vehicle, according to Maricopa police....

Mark Lamb makes it official: He’s in U.S. Senate race

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb on Tuesday made official what has been speculated for months when he tossed his cowboy hat into the ring...

Dispensary withdraws application from city

A sign posted on the doors of City Hall before Monday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting stated it bluntly: Trulieve dispensary withdrew its formal...

Man killed in Monday morning crash south of city identified

The man killed in a head-on crash on Monday morning has been identified by Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.  Manuel Sanchez-Navarrette, 23, the driver of one...

Revised marijuana zoning ordinance passes; city still requires dual licensure

Maricopa City Council unanimously approved updated zoning codes for cannabis facilities during an April 4 meeting but dual licenses – one for medical marijuana...

Owner confirms restaurant coming to old pawn shop is not ‘fake news’

Duke's Roadhouse will be Maricopa's largest restaurant/bar/music venue A restaurant/bar/music venue is, indeed, headed for Maricopa in the vicinity of the proposed Maricopa Station, as...

MHS student urges classmates to gain from technical-ed classes

Maricopa High student Eliana Alley believes fellow classmates should take advantage of Career Technical Education opportunities presented to them.   Alley, 16, a junior at Maricopa High,...

1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Monday morning crash south of city

One person was killed and two others were injured seriously Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash near West Louis Johnson Drive and North White...

Shirley Ann Hartman rode into town and, with hubby ‘McD,’ built a legacy

Beauty. Grace. Hard charging. There is a wistful congruency between the horses Shirley Ann Hartman loves and Shirley Ann Hartman. Philip “McD” Hartman likely didn’t...

Choosing the right garden style usually driven by time, money and space

Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production?...

History: A slow ride to Scottsdale

This building was Southern Pacific Railroad’s Maricopa depot from the early 1930s through 1961. The depot was then moved to Phoenix as a playhouse in...

With rhyme and reason

Talent, skill, poise in front of audiences at the professional level: These characterize prize-winning artists of every type. Maricopa’s creative community boasts such gifted...

A resale home might be worth another look

If you are in the market for a home and are leaning toward a new build, perhaps you should also look at resales. When you...

Poll: Maricopans divided on marijuana-facility ordinance changes

Medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational pot-sales facilities have been a high point of conversation among Maricopans for some time.  On April 4, City Council updated...

Traffic stop uncovers fentanyl, methamphetamine and black-tar heroin

A woman who was stopped by officers on suspicion of speeding apparently moved swiftly into additional charges after displaying signs of impairment and discovery...

Meals on wheels: Food trucks cater to every taste in Maricopa

Fine dining and Maricopa are not necessarily synonymous. Yet. While the public clamors for casual sit-down restaurants — the lack of them being among the...

Meals on wheels: Monsoon Coffee

In Arizona, monsoons signify a changing of seasons, with strong winds accompanied by precipitation during the summer. They represent a transition. The Verlennich household faced...

Meals on wheels: Asian Seoul

Charlotte Stessel has lived in Maricopa since 2002, watching the city’s food scene evolve and grow the past two decades. When she first moved to...

Meals on wheels: The culinary Mafia Pop-Up Kitchen

After opening a catering business and a brick-and-mortar restaurant, chef-owner Chris Spear took his knowledge on the road. About six years ago, Spear started a...

Meals on wheels: Coast 2 Coast BBQ

Sean FitzPatrick and Damon Hahn are long-time friends turned business owners who opened their barbeque food truck in 2021. Coast 2 Coast BBQ is the...

Most checks OK this reporting period

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, the below listed inspections were done from March 24 to April 6.   Excellent rating    Butterfield Elementary School (inspected April 4). Circle...

Senior citizen prom coming to Copper Sky

Maricopa’s golden oldies will have a chance to boogie to their favorite oldies tunes next week. The Maricopa Senior Center will host a senior prom...

3 Province teams win Arizona Pickleball Players League state titles

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and Maricopa is no exception. Three teams from the city, all representing the Province 55-plus community, recently earned...
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