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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Oliver wants to be your companion

Oliver is an adult, orange and white tabby.

Community Town Hall to discuss student retention and recruitment

Maricopa Unified School District believes it has a lot to offer students and their families.

6 companies approved to operate in city

The city of Maricopa issued six business licenses last week.

1 shot, 1 dead south of Maricopa (2 p.m. update)

Early this morning, at approximately 2:15 a.m., AZ DPS received a report of a shooting at the rest stop area near mile post 150 and Interstate 8.

Young Americans believe more education needed on rules of war

Four out of five American youth believe that that the U.S. should better educate young people before they can vote and enlist in the military, according to a new survey by the American Red Cross.    

Luis Antonio Zavala Ayon arrested following vehicle pursuit

The suspect was identified as Luis Antonio Zavala Ayon (age 30 of Mexico).

Weekly deals

This feature highlights the best deals at the five major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at other local businesses. 

MPD aids in traffic stop of 3 vehicles full of illegal aliens

Saturday, at 10:40 p.m., a Pinal County sheriff's deputy was working the area near Highways 84 and 347 and observed three vehicles traveling in a row at 75 mph in the 55 mph zone. 

Tire fire still under investigation: arson ruled out

After taking nearly five hours to contain a tire fire at Arizona Rubber Recycling Center, Maricopa Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the second largest fire at the facility since 2007.

Maricopa now home to 2 high risk sex offenders

According to information provided by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, two high risk sex offenders have moved to the city of Maricopa.

Census numbers brighten city’s future

The recently released 2010 census figures brought the city of Maricopa into much sharper focus, providing current population numbers, demographic information, home vacancy rates and more, revealing just how much the city has changed in recent years.

Allstate’s Minerva Hendrix helps fund rescue efforts in Maricopa

Pet Social Worker / Tails of Hope are the recipients of a grant to provide animal rescue services in the greater Maricopa area. The Allstate Foundation is funding the program with a $1000 donation. 

Health inspectors cite 3 Casa Grande eateries

The Pinal County Health Department inspected 13 Casa Grande restaurants in March, handing out less than perfect scores to three.

Large tire fire burning in Maricopa

A large tire fire is burning at the Arizona Rubber Recycling Center, located off the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, as of approximately 10 o'clock tonight.

County celebrates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

At its Wednesday meeting, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation declaring April 10 to April 16 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Juvenile arrested for string of burglaries

The city of Maricopa Police Department arrested an unnamed juvenile Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing multiple Maricopa residences.  

Veteran Baptist pastor says he’s founded his final church

When Mat Echols and his wife Edie came to Maricopa for the first time in February 2009, Echols didn't think much of the town.

City hires Brenda Fischer as city manager

The City of Maricopa picked Brenda Fischer as the new city manager at a special meeting on Thursday night. She will start May 2 under a three-year contract that extends until May 1, 2014.

Weekly deals

This feature highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at other local businesses. 

SADD tips for a safe prom and graduation season

April brings about excitement for teens as they make plans for prom and graduation. This time of year is a high-risk time for underage drinking. As parents and guardians, being informed and prepared can keep our children safe.

Police clear officers of involvement in ‘swinging’ activities

Two city of Maricopa law enforcement officials have been cleared of allegations of taking part in adult swinging activities.

Council votes to block pot dispensary

In November 2010 voters in Arizona narrowly passed proposition 203 that allowed the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The he proposition also allowed individual cities to create and enact "reasonable zoning restrictions for medical marijuana and cultivation to specified areas." 

Council meeting Thursday to consider city manager appointment

The Maricopa City Council will convene a special meeting on Thursday, April 7, to consider offering an employment agreement to Brenda Fischer to serve as the new city manager.

Drug bust in Maricopa Meadows

According to a press release put out yesterday, the Maricopa Police Department arrested two men this past weekend on drug charges during a community event in the Maricopa Meadows subdivision.

Community Theatre in final rehearsals for “A Tale of Two Cities”

"Enunciate, enunciate!" yelled Danielle Crosbie from the corner of the lecture hall at Maricopa High School. "I can't hear you from here!"

Maricopa will gain political clout in county, state redistricting

The city of Maricopa currently sits in Arizona's 23rd Legislative District, which includes most of Pinal County; the 7th Congressional District, which also encompasses most of Tucson and Yuma; and the 3rd Pinal County Board of Supervisor's District,  which covers the western part of the county. 

Jaded & Hated Clothing debuts ‘fashionable designs on high-quality clothing’

Shawn Kinsey of Maricopa is offering what he describes as "fashionable designs on high-quality clothing" through his new home-based business, Jaded & Hated Clothing Co. LLC.

Maricopa Post Office adds Saturday hours

In response to customer requests, the Maricopa Post Office is adding Saturday hours as part of a three-month test. Beginning Saturday, April 9, the retail windows at 44920 W. Hathaway Ave. will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.  

3 Maricopa restaurant dinged by health inspectors

Raw meet stored next to produce, food with no expiration dates and cooked food not being held at proper temperatures were the main violations that caused Maricopa's Great Wall Chinese restaurant to receive a score of "N" on its March health inspection.

No relief from the heat at the community pool

"Summer, summer, summertime - time to sit back and unwind," rapped Will Smith in his smash hit from 1991. We aren't there yet, but the temperatures are starting to act like it. Maricopa topped 100 on Friday, and everyone is beginning to jump into their pools.
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