Saturday car wash a success
The Maricopa Unified School District’s get-to-know-your-neighbor car wash on Saturday was a “great success,” said Jessica Ansley, a car washer and Pima Butte Elementary...
Near-drowning victim still in hospital
The 3-year-old who fell into a pool Sunday and was pulled out and given CPR is in a pediatric intensive care unit in Mesa...
L.A. man arrested for pot
Maricopa police arrested Issac Clifton, 35, of Los Angeles, early Monday morning on suspicion of having ¾ pounds of marijuana in a duffle bag.Officers...
Child, 3, pulled from pool; bystander does CPR
A 3-year-old found floating in a backyard pool during a birthday party Sunday was pulled out by people at the house and given CPR,...
Queen contestants raise $10,400 for OLG
Our Lady of Grace Parish member Alma Valle helped with the decorations and with preparing the three queen contestants for the church’s inaugural Cinco...
Cinco de Mayo not big holiday for many
The majority of InMaricopa.com readers voting in a poll about Cinco de Mayo indicated it’s not a holiday they celebrate.Sixty-one percent, or 150 voters,...
Third-party could operate multi-gen center
The city could contract with a third-party operator such as the Valley of the Sun YMCA to run the city’s multigenerational and aquatics facility.The...
Alleged shooter in Gilbert slayings had ties to Thunderbird Farms
Jason “J.T.” Ready, the man Gilbert police believe shot and killed four people Wednesday before turning the gun on himself, had established residency near...
Reader urges others to thank a teacher
We are coming upon National Teacher Appreciation Week on May 7. When is the last time you thanked a teacher?Take time out to thank...
Hello, goodbye from incoming, outgoing city council
Some are saying hello, while others are saying goodbye.InMaricopa asked the newly elected mayor and council members asking them to highlight their achievements and...
City to request $300,000 for Amtrak relocation
The relocation of the Amtrak station to the Estrella Gin property has taken a step forward. The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to...
Honeycutt, Glennwilde Drive get traffic light
The Maricopa City Council approved a contract Tuesday not to exceed $111,588 to AJP Electric for construction of a traffic signal at the intersection...
DUI patrols out for Cinco de Mayo
Officers with the Maricopa Police Department are participating in a DUI saturation patrol Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Pinal County Regional...
Voting starts for Mother of the Year
The nominations are in, and now it’s time to vote in the 2012 InMaricopa Mother of the Year contest sponsored by Bashas’.From a daughter...
City questions court on Stant Merit Board case
The city of Maricopa has filed a motion for Pinal County Superior Court to reconsider its order to remand the termination of a former...
Master gardeners open house is Saturday
The public is invited to the Maricopa Master Gardeners’ annual open house and plant sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 37860 W....
Council to discuss gaming money requests
The Maricopa City Council is set to discuss and possibly approve requests for three grant applications totaling $423,000 in gaming funds from the Gila...
Snider: News of the county
With all due respect to the Farmers’Almanac, the month of April certainly didn’t produce many showers around, so I’d like to remind everyone that...
Global Water wants feedback
Global Water Resources in Maricopa will be holding a customer focus group 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday to compile feedback on its online account...
Golf classic nets $4,000 for charity
The Maricopa Golf Classic Committee presented checks Friday to the Wounded Warrior Project and the 100 Club – each for $2,000.The donations came from...
Suspect arrested for indecent exposure
Maricopa police arrested Daniel Tapia Mollinedo, 24, Friday on suspicion of multiple incidents of indecent exposure during a saturation patrol in Maricopa Meadows and...
Mixed reactions on Amtrak schedule changes
Beginning May 7, the Maricopa Amtrak eastbound stop time will be 5:30 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The city expects the changes will...
Council green lights proposed $27.8 million budget
The Maricopa City Council gave thumbs up Friday morning to a proposed $27.8 million budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year beginning July 1 --...
School and gym unit in Suns fundraiser
Desert Star Gymnastics and Sequoia Pathway Academy had a once in a lifetime collaborative experience April 7.This combined effort resulted in giving all students...
Maricopa celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Two first-time Cinco de Mayo events are planned May 5 in Maricopa.Our Lady of Grace Parish is holding its inaugural Cinco de Mayo Fiesta...
Police looking for man lurking in Alterra
The individual in this composite sketch is being sought after for questioning related to a suspicious activity call. The activity has taken place in...
Honor thy mother
Shine the light on the mom of your choice by nominating her in the 2012 InMaricopa Mother of the Year contest sponsored by Bashas’.Starting...
One giant garage sale to help many
If your car isn’t fitting in your garage, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has just the thing for you – a community garage...
Police release sketch, video tape of bank suspect
The suspect Maricopa police are seeking in connection with Tuesday’s robbery at Great Western Bank in Maricopa is a black female in her mid...
Pencil in Great Reads on daily planner
The other day, I was reading an article from one of my favorite columnists, businessman Harvey Mackay.When I worked for Waldenbooks, his business books...