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Group works to renovate horse area

In four short months, some of the residents of Thunderbird Farms have organized themselves into a civic action group called the Thunderbird Arena Community...

Panamanian mission trip inspires local woman

Around town, some people may know Gwen Traylor as “Auntie Pooh,” an entertainer and educator for children’s events. Others may remember her as the...

Border security discussion at state capital Monday

State Sen. Steve Smith (R-Maricopa) and U.S. Rep. and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will be holding a border security discussion and press conference at...

iPad missing from Salt Lake City airport traced to Maricopa

An iPad reported missing by a passenger at the Salt Lake City International Airport on July 19 was traced by its owner to an...

MPD lieutenant on leave since July 22

Lt. Larry Eckhardt of the Maricopa Police Department has been on paid administrative leave since July 22.The city would not say why Eckhardt is...

Police chief announces retirement

Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin announced today he is retiring and running for City Council.“It is with mixed feelings that I am informing you...

Code enforcement officer resigns over changes to job

The transfer of Maricopa’s code enforcement division from the police department to Development Services has led to the resignation of the city’s only code...

Historical Society highlights pre-city Maricopa

If you have ever wondered what Maricopa was like before it became a city, come to the Maricopa Public Library and see “Maricopa—Then and...

City responds to demand for Payne’s records

In response to a demand letter from a First Amendment attorney, the city of Maricopa has provided InMaricopa copies of past internal investigations involving...

Payne’s coworkers allege offensive language, racial insensitivity

The 235 pages of documents provided by the city to InMaricopa show Lt. Willie Payne of the Maricopa Police Department was disciplined on two...

PCSO sergeant honored by MADD

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its members has been honored for his efforts to further stop drunken driving. ...

Electrician in it for long haul

After 30 years in the electrical business, Larry Larrabee, owner of Desert Valley Electric in Maricopa, said he has a great career and isn’t...

13 arrested in drug, human smuggling incidents

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested 13 people within 25 hours from Sunday to Monday in three separate cases involving human and drug smuggling.Around...

ED3 gets ‘A’ rating from Standard & Poor’s

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A' long-term rating to Electrical District No. 3’s $115.5 million series 2011 electric system revenue bonds. ...

Cyclist in stable condition after crash with driver

A 57-year-old cyclist is in stable but serious condition today after receiving injuries to his head and face Sunday during a collision with a...

How to run for local office

Individuals who have announced their intentions for public office must go through a process that includes collecting signatures and completing a nomination packet.To be...

October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month

City fire trucks and police cars were decorated on Thursday with purple ribbons in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Along with putting...

Stagecoach Days riding into town Oct. 21-23

Back in the 1850s, all a town needed to be on the map in the Arizona territory was a hotel, a saloon and to...

Kleck: Override need stems from lack of state funding

In November, Maricopa voters will once again be asked to consider the approval of an override continuation for the Maricopa Unified School District.Many would...

Anderson committed to stopping domestic abuse

A hoe stands just outside a door at the home of Torri and Kelly Anderson.Whenever one of their younger boys says he is bored,...

‘Shoots & Ladders’ bingo In November

Maricopa Seniors is pleased to announce members of the Maricopa fire and police departments will return as bingo callers for the organization’s November games.Join...

How we can have peace in uncertain times

We are living in a generation in which people need real peace more than ever.Each week I meet people from all walks of life....

Volunteers valuable asset to MPD

In the midst of the city’s budget woes, some Maricopa citizens have stood up and have literally taken the law into their own hands.Since...

Conley: Exercise your right to vote

I have always been an early bird.My mother, on the other hand, was not (nor has she changed) and she would arise later than...

Angel Tree sign up

Sign up for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program will be held at the Rotary Park Ramada on the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway on the...

MUSD’s problem is lack of parent involvement

I will not support the MUSD override for several reasons. The first reason is that increases in per pupil spending do not equate to...

Dylan needs a forever home

Dylan needs a forever home.Dylan is 6-month-old Aussie mix.He is crate trained, house broken and leash trained. He also is neutered. Dylan is learning...

Vote ‘yes’ on budget override

Maricopa Unified School District is at a crossroads. The district will face a diminished budget of $29 million next fiscal year, down from a...

Local coaches thank community

The third annual Copa Crew Back to School Tournament held in September was another success. With the help of Carl’s Jr., La Vida...

Mayor not against cell tower, just location

Mayor Anthony Smith said today his “no” vote for construction of a Verizon Wireless cell tower near Cobblestone Farms was not a vote against...
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