Opinion

I am asking for help from anyone who might have witnessed the accident, and I am willing to pay a reward if that person will step forward as a reliable witness.

Automobile insurance can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major hassle. But why do you need insurance and just how much should you buy?

When a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn't have to change is the credit status you've worked so hard to achieve.

As parents, we are accustomed to preparing our kids for the coming school year, yet rarely take time to get ourselves prepared for the possible challenges ahead.  

This editorial is written to Maricopa's Mayor, Anthony Smith, in response to his comments, which appeared in the Friday, Aug. 20th edition of the Maricopa Monitor, page 2, in an article titled "Councilmember 'retracts' letter to media."

One highly influential group that represents 20 percent of the state's population can make a significant impact on the outcome of an election. 

This article will introduce you to the first step to water safety and drowning prevention, adult supervision.

It seems like every flight I take results in an editorial. Maybe it's because I'm not much of a Solitaire player, and writing can be therapeutic for me. Maybe it's because flying Southwest is such a great experience, and that doing business with US Airways necessitates my need for therapy.

August is here, and I wanted to take this time to bring attention to a national campaign involving drowning awareness.

 

The people who vote yes on this override initiative are people who have no sense of money, can't balance their own budget and wouldn't know it if they did.  

Maricopa Unified School District's board has voted once again to place the override on the ballot November 2010 ballot. 

Frankly, I'm tired of hearing so many of the "locals" say, "I coulda, shoulda, woulda" bought when land was so much cheaper "back when"--15 years ago, 10 years ago, even 5 years ago, but now I'm afraid it's too late!

Many new books dot our library's shelves so let's get started, shall we?

Can it really be true? Is it really August already?

It amazes me that Electrical District No. 3 has a history that dates back 84 years to 1926 when it was first formed to provide electrical service to the surrounding area.

I have reviewed our city code and the structure of our town is simple. The City Council sets policy, and the City Manager works at the will and pleasure of the City Council. However, in our case, it seems to be the other way around.

I went on the MUSD site today to check out the bus schedule for the high school. Lo and behold, things have changed! We live in Senita, Phase I. Apparently we are just too close to need bussing to the high school.      

Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The heat may be exhausting, but knowing we all possess a comfortable chair, a cool beverage and a good book should ease the discomfort of summer. 

Ernest Bustamante has announced that he will seek re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 23, which covers most of Pinal County and parts of Gila and Maricopa counties.

Everyone loves volume and natural, easy curls. Achieving this look is very easy.  

Seats for two of the five members who create policy for our public schools expire this year. And I'm going to be one of several concerned citizens asking to represent you, fellow neighbors and stakeholders, in this all-important role.

Every year thousands of consumers lose money to telemarketing con artists. 

July 18-24 represents a well-deserved nationwide celebration in recognition of this difficult and often silent work in juvenile court services and adult probation.  

Local resident Stephanie Palmer charted her electric rate fluctuations, taking her questions about them directly to ED3 General Manager Bill Stacy.

What does this have to do with Independence Day? Our Founding Fathers and the people fought against political tyranny - a government ignoring its own laws and taxing its own citizens without due process.

I know I am getting older, and we all may be able to sidestep "father time" for a while.

Bankruptcy is an uncomfortable subject for a variety of reasons.

On July 1, 2007, the Maricopa Police Department began providing service to the city of Maricopa with 12 officers. Today the department has grown to 55 sworn officers, six professional support staff and 23 active police volunteers.