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Friday, April 26, 2024

Wade: Let the games begin

The recent decision by the outgoing Pinal County Board of Supervisors, which some might argue is comprised of a Democratic majority, to reduce impact...

City to conduct labor survey

The city of Maricopa is asking residents to support local economic development by taking part in a brief, household labor survey. The labor survey,...

Kids put family first when shopping with cops

Maricopa children demonstrated the “spirit of giving” Saturday morning as 16 kids gathered at the Police Department to be paired with police officers and...

Conn. tragedy transcends students, parents, people

When I feel compelled to write an editorial, my problem has always been where to stop writing. Today, it’s where to start.As a leader...

Double Vision: Bedroom community or economic center?

Will Maricopa continue as a bedroom community where children attend school and play Little League while their parents commute to work each morning? Or...

Arizona’s economic recovery better than most

Arizona is recovering. Pinal County, not so much.Still, the news is good for Maricopa.“Pinal County will be the last of the markets (in the...

Readers not frightened by nerve gas

Sixty-three percent of the 231 InMaricopa.com readers who answered the question “Do you fear Syria’s arsenal of nerve gas?” said they don’t. However, 37...

Volunteer advocates for abused, neglected children

When children are removed from their homes because of neglect or abuse, Maricopa resident Vince Vitale is a constant in the chaos.“You are the...

Pet adoption, Angel Tree event Saturday

Pinal County Animal Care & Control will host a Holiday Hounds and Christmas Kitties even 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Pet...

Task force finds 1,550 lbs. pot

Members of the West Desert Task Force and Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit located a 2000 Chevy Suburban Wednesday containing 1,550 pounds of...

SR 347 closed intermittently Sunday morning

Motorists traveling near Maricopa early Sunday morning should be prepared for delays and plan extra travel time while the following closure is in effect:State...

Citizen’s Public Safety Academy begins Jan. 9

The next 11-week course for the Citizen’s Public Safety Academy runs 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays starting Jan. 9.The curriculum incorporates the day-...

Ak-Chin break ground on justice complex

The Ak-Chin Indian Community broke ground for its new multipurpose justice center Wednesday morning marking what Chairman Louis J. Manuel Jr. called “a great...

Great Reads: Find a book to unwrap under library Christmas tree

For anyone who loves a good book, we bibliophiles usually don’t venture into the unknown when it comes to finding a good read. We...

Holiday contest features 36 homes, online voting

Thirty-six homes and four businesses have opted to deck their halls in hopes of winning the eighth annual Holiday Homes and Businesses on Parade...

Maricopa composer honored

The Paradise Valley-based Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble has announced that Maricopa resident Judith Lang Zaimont was awarded “special recognition” in its Call for Scores...

Railroad quiet zone delayed

Trains going through Maricopa will continue to blow their horns, at least for a while, because the quiet zone implementation by the city has...

City’s growth forces “urbanized” decision

The Maricopa City Council is facing an important decision about what kind of regional organization it wants to join.Once Maricopa reaches a population of...

Silent auction this week benefits ‘Shop with a Cop’

Today and Wednesday the Maricopa Police Department is having a two-day auction to raise money for its first “Shop with a Cop,” a program...

Skies of Blue showcases local crafters, artisans

Residents can do some holiday shopping, enjoy some family time with young children and support local small businesses Saturday at Skies of Blue Holiday...

Deputy discovers vehicle loaded with ammunition

Law enforcement officers found 4,550 rounds of .38 caliber handgun ammunition Saturday in an abandoned vehicle.A Pinal County deputy was patrolling the I-8 corridor...

Irving recognized; facility rental fees to be discussed

The Maricopa Unified School District school board will recognize board member Jim Irving at its 6 p.m. regular meeting Tuesday.The Dec. 11 meeting was...

Leash laws explained; new police tip-line shared

Pinal County Animal Care and Control warns Maricopa dog owners to leash up or face a warning and possible citation.“All dogs have to be...

The Clauses need help this year

Mr. and Mrs. Claus are on a mission to give back to the community, but are in need of help.Rich and Linda Huggins, also...

Local shopping helps build a city, experts say

Buying local can be cost effective and create jobs, said local-shopping expert Kimber Lanning during Maricopa’s sixth annual economic outlook event Thursday.Lanning is the...

Readers oppose tax breaks for wealthy

Sixty-four percent of 370 respondents to InMaricopa.com’s poll on tax breaks voted to just say ‘No’ to tax breaks for the rich.About a third,...

MPD provides prescription drug drop-off box

Pinal County’s Prescription Drug Turn-in program has entered a new phase by installing special drug drop-off boxes throughout the county for unused medication and...

Tip line, animal control subjects for Saturday cop chat

A new tip line on which residents can report a crime or leave information anonymously will be explained at this month’s Coffee with the...

Bashas’ making it snow Saturday

Bashas’ is having an outdoor festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday offering holiday treats, arts and crafts, more than 50 vendors, a visit...

Crate Coffee to bring city first pour-over bar

Jeff Kramarczyk wants to bring quality coffee to Maricopa.Actually, he wants to increase the level of coffee in the entire Phoenix metro area.When it...
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