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Health Department dings two local restaurants

The Pinal County Health Department cited Farmer's Restaurant, Inc. and Arena Sports Grill during health inspections conducted in February.

Town Hall helps shape city future

Maricopa residents would like to see the community's rich history play a vital part in the design and use of future city facilities.  

Maricopa man sentenced to 13 years in prison for assault with a deadly weapon

U.S. District Judge Neil V. Wake on Feb. 25 sentenced Bernett Steven Lopez, Jr. to 13 years in prison for an assault with a deadly weapon.

National debt shouldn’t limit Maricopa’s development vision

 Debt, debt, and more debt - that's about all that's talked about when it comes to political discussions. Nationally and locally, people are making their voices heard, that any government spending better be for absolute causes.

3 businesses approved to operate

The city of Maricopa issued business licenses to three companies in the past week.

Dead man with AK-47 found in Vekol Valley

Pinal County deputies have discovered the body of a man believed to be an illegal immigrant less than 20 miles from the city of Maricopa.

Moving to Maricopa sight unseen: the Chance family (1950s)

During an oral history interview with Eloise Chance, she reminisced about life in Maricopa and moving there sight unseen.

Bibs is just waiting for you

I'm Bibs, a short hair, tuxedo kitty. I am six years old, declawed, spayed and current on all my vaccinations.

Handyman hopes to franchise home repair concept

Henry Staggs first became an entrepreneur at age 17, when he founded a roofing, siding and drywall business in Kansas.

Mayor lauds Maricopa as ’21st century city’

Mayor Anthony Smith gave an upbeat and well-received State of the City address to approximately 200 people at Southern Dunes Golf Club yesterday evening. He laid out a convincing vision of progress toward the civic goal of becoming a highly functional, well-developed 21st century city featuring economic sustainability, public safety, a high quality of life and transportation connectivity.

Accident sends local woman to hospital

A 30-year-old Maricopa woman was transported to Chandler Regional Medical Center following an early morning accident.

City manager hiring delayed

The hiring of Maricopa's next city manager has been put of for a month due to a delay in getting the recruitment profile finished and approved, according to Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment Senior Consultant Chuck Rohre. 

Preparations underway for CAC’s Senior Craft & Wellness Fair

Registration for vendors and exhibitors is now taking place for the 36th Annual Pinal-Gila Senior Craft & Wellness Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 26.

Maricopa mother charged with 10 felony counts

A Maricopa city resident charged with 10 felony counts pleaded not guilty this morning before Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Brian Rees.

Multi-agency force seizes 3,200 pounds of marijuana

A multi-agency task force targeting drug and human trafficking in Pinal County arrested 102 suspects, recovered 7 stolen vehicles, seized 12 firearms and confiscated 3,200 pounds of marijuana from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19.

Diabetic? How you can find out and get help

Some diabetics are newly diagnosed; some have lived with the condition for years.

40,000-square-foot healthcare center coming in 2012

The Maricopa City Council last night unanimously approved a development agreement with Banner Health for the construction of a 40,000-square-foot healthcare center.

Drug-free grad party needs resident participation

M.A.S.H. is hosting the 1st Annual Drug-Free Graduation Party at Maricopa High School on May 24. The coalition wants to involve local residents in helping with this event.

Ground broken for ‘state-of-the-art’ media production center

Ground was broken this morning for the construction of a nearly $1 million multimedia center on West Hathaway Ave.

Healthcare center likely built by Sept. 2012

The Maricopa City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to vote on a development agreement aimed at opening a healthcare center in Maricopa by Sept. 30, 2012.

CAC class helping people with difficult conversations

Most people either avoid confrontations or relish them to a fault. That is why CAC is offering Difficult Conversations: Coping Strategies at the Maricopa Center.  

Sheriff Babeu berates border mayors

Pinal County is the number one pass through county in the United States for drug and human smuggling. Our pursuits and drug seizures tied to drug and human trafficking far exceed those of the all four border counties.

City issues 6 business permits

The city of Maricopa issued business licenses to six companies in the past week.

Maricopa Mardi Gras nets approx. $40,000

Helping to make Maricopa's domestic violence shelter a reality, 280 guests enjoyed Mardi Gras in Maricopa Saturday at the 6th Annual Against Abuse-Maricopa Seeds of Change Gala.

Cool nightclub 20 Below gets hot

Launched just two months ago, Maricopa's Club 20 Below has become a regional sensation and essential destination for dance and music fans under age 20 from around Pinal County and the East Valley, according to club founder and impresario Daniel Agloro.

Peters and Nall Road: Johnny Peters and Chester Nall (1947)

Rosemary Peters recalls that her grandfather helped her father (Johnny Peters) and Uncle Chester Nall to get started with farming in Maricopa in 1947.

Bills may offer relief to homeowners facing foreclosure

Having judges verify that mortgage lenders followed proper procedures before foreclosures would protect homeowners from misrepresentations and fraud, a state lawmaker contends.

Staying safe at home and on the phone

The following precautions will not guarantee safety, but they should serve to minimize criminal opportunities.

Courtny Tyler is passionate about her profession

State Farm insurance agent Courtny Tyler started out to be a history teacher, but her career course was altered by a part-time job she took while attending college.
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