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Poll recap: Almost as many have a tattoo as don’t
Our informal poll last week was on tattoos.
If you look around, it’s obvious a lot of people in Maricopa have tattoos. We wondered how...
Once facing 10 counts of abuse, Mastersons plead to misdemeanor
A Maricopa couple charged with three counts of child abuse entered plea agreements in June.
Corey and Veronica Masterson, arrested in December 2018, both pled...
Plumber: Never put these things down garbage disposal
By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber
A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...
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Winners will be notified on June 15 and prizes presented on June...
Don’t use heat as excuse to stop training
Even the best trained athletes must beware of soaring temperatures and too much sunshine.As athletes there are two results we need to avoid in...
Rancho couple goes extra mile for their dogs
Traveling the western United States in a motor home for extended periods of time requires you enjoy your companions.
Vie and Bill Day do.
The Rancho...
Maricopa girl named PHR National Finalist
A 12-year-old Maricopa girl is heading for Cleveland next week to compete during MLB All-Star Week.
In the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, Danica...
Growing garden veggies in desert all about timing, location
By Al Brandenburg
You may have started to plant your tomatoes, peppers and cukes. Early April in Arizona’s low desert garden is one of the...
Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas
The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...
MUSD: This week in athletics
Tuesday, March 25Girls tennis at Casa Grande: 3:30 p.m. Boys tennis vs Casa Grande at home: 3:30 p.m. Freshman & JV softball vs Cortez...
DNA test reveals a father – and a family
It’s said life can turn on a dime. For Mike Otis, it changed on a $69 DNA test.
Otis, a retired technical writer, did what...
Street names a road to city’s history
People are moving to Maricopa every day. But do the newcomers — or the old timers, for that matter — give any thought to the...
Today is Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Day
Today marks the inaugural Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Day in Maricopa and around the country, and City Council issued a proclamation to raise awareness...
Copper Sky assisted living comes to P&Z
Plans for senior housing at Copper Sky are set to come before Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission Monday.
Seasons Living at Copper Sky, created by...
Tractor Supply coming to Maricopa
Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has taken initial steps to come to Maricopa, a city official confirmed Tuesday...
Pandemic sparked rise in domestic violence. But help is available
By Agnes’ Centers for Domestic Solutions
Welcome to October, the month of ghost and goblins, when all the television networks play scary movies and the...
MHS Rams re-armed for new football season
There is no off-season for MHS football; just out-of-season. That’s where head coach Brandon Harris has tracked improvement in the players coming back from...
Maricopa students place at Middle School Math Contest
Central Arizona College’s math department recently hosted the 2019 Middle School Math Contest at the San Tan Campus. More than 130 students from 13...
Senior advocate: Dealing with annoying, maybe illegal robocalls
Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...
20 YEARS: Born and bred
Native Arizonans know the look.
Tell a transplant you’re a genuine born-and-raised Arizonan and watch their brows raise, eyes widen and mouth begin to shape...
Senior lifestyle trends include ‘coliving’
By Bob Marsh
Most seniors want to maximize their independence, their quality of life, their freedom and their choices as they age.
Rather than downsizing all...
A melting pot of fun was had at Copa Cultural Night Market
Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...
MHS Band sets personal record in championship
Maricopa High School Marching Rams achieved its best score to date in the AzMBA 3A Championship with its performance of “In the Cards” Saturday...
Maricopans head to MAC for Farm Day (GALLERY)
University of Arizona's Maricopa Agricultural Center had its flora and fauna on display along with labs, games, farm equipment and vendors for its popular...
2 Ram swimmers qualify for state meet
Two Maricopa High School swimmers have qualified for the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division II State Championship Meet.
Sophomore Connor Schrader is ranked 11th in the...
Millar hosts great morning for flight (GALLERY)
Millar Airfield, housing the Vietnam Aviation Veterans of Arizona museum, hosted its annual fall fly-in Saturday with a pancake breakfast, rides and, of course,...
Turkey Trot collects almost 1,000 pounds of food (GALLERY)
Maricopa Turkey Trot, now in its 12th year, brought in 961 pounds of food to restock the shelves at the food bank at F.O.R....
MHS class plugs students into computer-tech careers
If the primary role of high school is to prepare students for the future along multiple career paths, the 24PinTech class at Maricopa High...
Apartments, senior housing in Copper Sky plans
IF YOU GO
What: Maricopa City Council Meeting
When: Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center PlazaThe construction of senior housing, a first...