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Dave Joseph: ‘Yes’ on MUSD override, Prop. 204
This election includes a number of very important propositions. As I’ve been traveling the legislative district (11) meeting voters, there have been questions about...
DEA warns public of Internet-drug extortion scam
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an...
‘Relay’ event holds personal meaning for chairwoman
After 10 years as a volunteer for Relay for Life, this year’s chairwoman Debra Sidman is chairing the 2013 American Cancer Society’s major fundraiser.“I...
Sen. Steve Smith: Here’s what I’ve done; will do
My name is Steve Smith and I currently serve in the state Senate, but this year I am running for the state House of...
Willie Payne: Kevin Taylor will serve with integrity
My name is Willie Payne and I was a law enforcement officer in the state of Arizona for 35 years, and 20 of those...
Mayor to announce winner of Mysterious Mansion Mayhem contest
Mayor Christian Price will announce the winner of the Mysterious Mansion Mayhem contest at the Maricopa City Council meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday.Twenty-seven homes –...
Collision with power transformer leaves Senita residents in the dark
Approximately 1,000 homes in the Senita subdivision were without power Sunday morning after a single white vehicle hit “a really big (power) switch,” as...
Suspicious persons call leads to recovery of stolen goods
Joshua Gopshes, 19, and Jeanette Joiner, 23, both of Maricopa, were charged with burglary in the second degree Saturday when a witness saw the...
Police, fire to provide extra Halloween presence in Senita, Tortosa
Maricopa police and firefighters will distribute glow sticks and help parents and trick-or-treaters in the Senita and Tortosa neighborhoods on Halloween.“There’s always a lot...
Tips on Halloween safety
Halloween is a fun holiday for many families, but safety should come first.Here are safety tips from the FBI, National Center for Missing and...
Henry Wade: Sustainable growth through mutual support
The concept of mutual support has made another home run for Pinal County and specifically District 3 and the newly formed District 4. The...
Voters: Voyles is prosecutor needed
We are writing this letter in support of Lando Voyles for Pinal Count Attorney. Lando is the right man for the job.We went through...
Terry Goddard: Re-elect James Walsh county attorney
Any county attorney worth his or her salt seldom, if ever, goes to court. There is just no time.The huge time commitment of a...
Anderson tops poll on school board contenders
Torri Anderson earned 34 percent of the 191 votes readers cast in response to InMaricopa.com’s poll question on who their No. 1 choice is...
Maricopa firefighter finds comfort in Pink Heals Tour
This year Maricopa was the last stop on the Pink Heals Tour, a program that helps community fundraising efforts to battle all cancers, especially...
Book chronicles journey out of ghetto
LaTonya So survived ghetto life in Whiteville, N.C. for 18 years.Her childhood was nightmarish: a biracial child, the product of a one-night-stand adulterous affair...
Dist. 11 Senate candidates agree on problems, diverge on solutions
Incumbent state Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, and Democratic hopeful Jo Holt agree education, the economy and immigration are some of Arizona’s most pressing problems.However,...
Dave Joseph: Frustrated with extremism in Legislature
I am running to represent you in the Arizona House because I share your frustration with the actions of our Legislature. They have been...
Voter: Help me serve and protect you
Dear Editor,I’m not a writer; I’m a law enforcement officer. This letter is a plea to the community to help me fulfill my job....
Stagecoach Days gets mixed reviews
The first three-day Stagecoach Days event this weekend was a blast for some but a flop for others, according to reader comments on InMaricopa.com’s...
Mayor calls for ‘open’ interviews to fill Marchione vacancy
Maricopa residents have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to apply to fill a seat on the city council left vacant with the Oct. 16 resignation...
Henry Wade: Sustainable growth through partnership
According to farm bureau estimates, 1-acre foot of water can supply domestic needs of two families of four for one year. Additionally, those eight...
House Dist. 11 candidates disagree on priorities
The three candidates running for the two open seats in the newly created state House District 11 – Republicans Sen. Steve Smith, R-Maricopa, Adam...
Voter: Need Voyles to back up Babeu
With Pinal County elections quickly approaching, I wanted to offer my input regarding the race for the office of county attorney.When I moved to...
Trick or Treat event highlights costumes, candy
When it comes to the costume contest at Maricopa Trick or Treat, the annual Halloween event sponsored by Church of Celebration, Mat Balgaard, executive...
Henry Wade: Actually doing more with less
One of the most significant aspects of running for public office is the almost criminal amount of money that flows in and out of...
Voter: Need prosecutor, not budget manager
I never thought that I would write a letter to the editor. But, here it is. I have been following some of the local...
MUSD superintendent: District facilities offer positive learning environment
One of the greatest strengths of the Maricopa Unified School District is we have excellent school buildings and support facilities and virtually all of...
Campaign finance reports shed light on candidates
Aside from a sign in the front yard, few things show a voter’s support of a candidate more than a campaign contribution.Who supports a...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees practice financial wellness
Jana and Doug LeGrande couldn’t afford to retire.Money matters were putting a strain on Joseph Caruso and his wife Shannon’s new marriage.Jeff Miller was...
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