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Over 94 percent of Arizona inmates are either violent or repeat felony offenders or both according to the report, "Prisoners in Arizona: A Profile of the Inmate Population," released late last month by the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council (APAAC).

 

 

Drivers in the Hidden Valley area should be aware that chip sealing on two local roads will take place Monday, April 26, through Friday, April 30.  

Today's economic struggles have taken a toll on many families in the United States. As job losses mount in some sectors, parents may wonder how to make ends meet while still putting a nutritious meal on the dinner table.

For the next few weeks, residents and visitors will see the splendor of spring unfold in Pinal County. Wildflowers are already beginning to bloom in the desert, along highways and in our parks and recreation areas.   

I actually really enjoy weddings. It's pretty amazing to be so important to people on the biggest day of their lives.

The DSPA Gems, Desert Sun Performing Arts' competition team, recently traveled with 34 dancers to perform at Disneyland. 

 

 

Ebony is a sweet girl of about 5-6 months.

 

 

The Pinal County Public Health Services District is issuing a rabies advisory, urging Pinal County residents to have their animals vaccinated against the fatal disease.

 Whether you are new to solar energy, or almost an expert, you will find answers to your questions at an all-day solar conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch in Florence.

Put to the litmus test of responsible, effective, efficient and accountable organizations, Maricopa is failing. "Who's in charge?" is the all too frequent query of our dedicated police and firefighters, as well as those of us in the community with visions for the future of our city but no one place to direct our voices.

During the first decade of Arizona's territorial years, Maricopa Wells served both as the hub for a network of wagon roads and as the central point for military telegraph lines. 

 

 

 

Pinal County will observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week with several events through Saturday, April 24.

In the spirit of cooperation and our commitment to the people of Maricopa, the superintendent and the Maricopa school board have recently adjusted our policy to make our playfields more readily available.

The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library have scheduled the second in a series of author visits at the Maricopa Public Library.    

 

 

Rex is a Boxer mix.  He's a young boy - approximately 10 months old.

Recently the press has been on a whirlwind with the "men bashing" because of all the wrongs of celebrity men's indiscretions. It is time that we acknowledge a few good men. 

Maricopa residents Cindy Mortenson and Jennifer Ahlstrom have joined thousands of breast cancer supporters in preparing for the 2010 Susan G. Komen Arizona 3-Day for the Cure.

 In retirement, Mario Ortega does more in a week than many people do in months. This dedicated public servant is both a deacon for Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and a detective with the Maricopa Police Department.