Mother of 3 voted ‘Best Mom in Maricopa’

Out of a remarkable array of Maricopa mothers, Nicole Perkins was chosen Best Mom in Maricopa for 2020 in the annual contest hosted by...

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...

Chow down on this month’s bill of fare in our latest edition of InMaricopa

I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat. Evidently, we have a community full of people...
Education Stepping Stones Anna Hart

Stepping Stones blends special education, Montessori methods

Anna Hart believes all children deserve a quality opportunity to learn, and her passion for special education reflects that conviction. “I just don’t think there’s...
Molly's House of Little Feet Kindergarten Graduation

Molly’s House of Little Feet Graduation

Molly's House of Little Feet, a preschool and daycare facility founded by Amalia Clark, recently held a heartwarming graduation ceremony at Sequoia Pathway Elementary...

Middle school Future City teams going to ASU (VIDEO)

Maricopa Unified School District’s middle schools are sending eight teams each to the Future City competition at Arizona State University on Jan. 28. Desert Wind...

MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight

The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...

Walmart limits number of people in store

Saturday, Walmart stores began limiting the number of customers in a store at one time to 20% of capacity. In a Friday statement, COO Dacoa...

Youth basketball camp starts June 10

Maricopa High School will host the 2013 Rams Basketball Camp 5 to 6 p.m. daily June 10 through June 13.The camp is for boys...
Courtney Lonergan Board

MUSD consultant, two children to be remembered Friday

A celebration of life gathering is scheduled for Friday for the Maricopa Unified School District consultant and her two children who died in a...
Dorothy Webb obituary

Dorothy Webb was a loving, caring Grandma to all

By Alice Shoaf Those who visited Maricopa Pantry food bank distributions in Maricopa in the past will remember Grandma. She met you at the sign-up...

Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on

The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...

Arcade and Laser Tag Reopen this week at Ak-Chin Circle

Spring Break is here and the glittering lights from within a Maricopa attraction will glow again just in time for families to enjoy. After a...

Kids Day Maricopa drew its largest attendance ever (VIDEO)

  An annual event focused on health, safety and environment awareness for children and families boasted its largest attendance over the weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZIEx84JfD4 Kids Day Maricopa...

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...

Life with the cotton, the cattle and The Duke (VIDEO)

Alice Kulbeth Johnson-McKinney first traveled from Arkansas to Arizona in 1955 at age 15. “My dad had a heart condition, and the doctor said, ‘If...

Copper Sky Aquatic Center to open more pools, with limits

After the previous opening of the lap pool, more features at Copper Sky Aquatic Center are set to open May 30 starting at 1...

Accused of child murder, Main awaits court rulings

Shawn Main, 49, has been incarcerated at Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center since Christmas Eve 2015. She was arrested 35 days after...

Volunteer engineers drive student project

Maricopa Elementary School played host to a group of active and retired professional engineers from the Society of Automotive Engineers.During the past month, these...

MUSD Special Olympic athletes bring home gold

Twelve Maricopa Unified School District athletes participating in the state’s summer track and field Special Olympics last week brought home 22 medals, including nine...

Couple accused of child abuse hint at change of plea

  A Maricopa couple accused of 10 counts of child abuse appeared in Pinal County Superior Court Friday and hinted at a change of plea. Veronica...

Private memorial balloon release planned for slain teen

A memorial event for Kristopher Mickell, 15, has been planned by his friends and teachers at Maricopa Unified School District. In what is planned as...
Harriet Phelps

Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll

School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...

Free MHS concert Thursday reprises ‘excellent’ performance

The Maricopa High School Chamber Orchestra received an “Excellent” rating at the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association state concert festival Friday at Red...

MHS football boosters host inaugural cornhole tourney

Maricopa Football Boosters is hosting its inaugural cornhole tournament tournament Saturday as part of Homecoming week. The event starts at 5 p.m. at The...

Registration starts for blended-learning program

Lottery registration for MUSD 20 + 1 – Maricopa Unified School District's blended-learning program – opened today and will close April 17.On April 24,...

Celebrating 35 years of cheers at Arizona Renaissance Festival

At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, visitors take a unique trip back in time. Not even in her wildest dreams would Queen Elizabeth have imagined a...

Rams kick off new season tonight

The Maricopa High School football team hosts Willow Canyon at 7 p.m. today to launch the varsity season. “They’re ready to play because they want...

Michael J. Kramarczyk Sr., 77

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Michael J. Kramarczyk Sr., 77, of Maricopa, on Nov. 25, 2022. This devoted husband, father and...

MLL registration closes; pitch, hit, run Wednesday

On Wednesday, registration for junior and senior baseball and softball players in the Maricopa Little League closes out as the league hosts a pitch,...
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