Smart, energetic Sandy would be a super pet
Sandy is a very high energy pit bull terrier mix.
Why plan ahead for funeral wishes
Submitted by Kristin Gramando
Advanced Funeral Planning
J Warren Funeral Services
You plan for everything in life — birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, vacations, homes, retirement and much more....
Maricopa forecast sees hot weekend
A hot, sunny weekend is ahead for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service, with temperatures increasingly warm.
Today is sunny with a high near...
Maricopa students take home awards in regional Future Cities CompetitionÂ
Two teams comprising Maricopa middle-school students in blended-learning programs placed among the top five Saturday in the regional Future Cities competition at ASU Preparatory...
School Choir and Councilman Farrell Represent Maricopa Well in the “Big Leagues”
Maricopa residents hit a grand slam with over 1,000 in attendance at "Maricopa Day" at Bank One Ballpark. From the national anthem, to...
Maricopa teen re-appointed to Governor’s Youth Commission
For the second year in a row, Maricopa High School junior Evan Grace has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Youth Commission.
Fifty-one high...
Couples working together make a tough job look easy
Careers are tough.
You work every day, deal with your boss and co-workers, maybe you’ve got a client you don’t like much or someone is...
New Maricopa business offers low-cost printer cartridge refills
Jose Reyes and his brothers Pablo and Fernando have been refilling toner cartridges for laser-jet printers for more than 15 years. Now the longtime Maricopa residents have opened a family-owned company called Reyes Toner Recycling LLC, that features competitive prices as well as free pickup and delivery for area customers.
$35M for Riggs Road overpass not a done deal yet
The Arizona legislature’s first draft budget proposal includes $35 million for a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs Road but it's not a done...
Murder in Maricopa takes dinner theatre stage
The wedding appeared joyous enough until the new bride, Courtney Hollandaise, fired the long-time servant, alienated her groom's sister and put the family home on the auction block.
MHS’s Russoniello named ACTE Teacher of the Year
At the 42nd annual Arizona Association of Career Technical Educators’ Conference, ACTE AZ awarded Maricopa High School's marketing teacher, Bernadette Russoniello, Teacher of the...
Maricopa to benefit from stimulus grant to libraries
Nine libraries in Pinal County will be getting 165 new computers and wireless laptops as a result of a federal grant to the county.
Tortosa residents: road closures still in effect
Paving is underway to create a bypass route on Honeycutt Road to allow for uninterrupted travel during the construction of the Santa Cruz Wash...
History photo: Farming staples
The O.S. Stapley store opened in Maricopa in 1955 south of the railroad tracks and east of the high school on Maricopa Road. The...
Residents accuse landscaper of not completing work
Several Maricopa residents say a local landscaping company with a history of complaints over unfinished work took their money without performing the contracted services.
Déjà vu: Bridge work, paving to close I-10
If you are heading to the Valley this weekend, be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate...
City to pave parts of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway
The city will pave a portion of the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway on Thursday and Friday near White and Parker Road.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa places 10 students in poetry competition
Nearly 30 students from Leading Edge Academy Maricopa qualified to represent their grade levels at this year's Leading Edge Academy Network Poetry Contest against...
20 YEARS: Visionaries
Monty Ortman
El Dorado Holdings co-founder, Vintage Partners principal
Why did you decide to invest in Maricopa?
In the late 1980s, my partner and I had just...
OPINION: Let’s get ‘R.I.D.’ of partisanship in public safety
Whether Republican, Independent or Democrat (R.I.D.), there should be no partisanship in public safety!
Our law enforcement professionals need our support by ensuring they receive...
County hopefuls stump in Hidden Valley
Two Pinal County candidates addressed unincorporated Maricopa residents last week in attempts to sway their votes this election cycle.
Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh and...
Wade: Man’s inhumanity to man is really getting old
As much as I have tried to be reflective without comment about a number of issues, I cannot allow the tragedy at Emanuel AME...
New mental health provider now serving Maricopa
Maricopans suffering mental health issues have long had to trek to the Valley to find a provider who could address their needs. Â
Not anymore.Â
Blue Bell...
Man faces gun charge in domestic dispute
Police arrested a man Sunday night after he allegedly fired a handgun during a domestic dispute.
Kawika A. Leongneefuk-Ahnee, 38, was charged with unlawful discharge...
Market like the big boys
According to the most current data released by the U.S. Census Bureau (2007), more than half of all businesses are operated primarily from someone’s...
MHS seniors offered $7 million in scholarships
Maricopa High School held its annual senior awards night May 8, to recognize the achievements of the graduating class of 2023. Â
Family, friends and...
ACC approves ‘net metering’ to offset consumer costs for renewable energy
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved a set of rules that allows energy consumers to be compensated for generating their own energy through renewable resources.
Blue Star Mothers seek donations for USS Fitzgerald
The Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa will be busy Wednesday night packing boxes to send to sailors of the USS Fitzgerald in Japan.
The donated...
Local miss competes for Miss Pre-Teen Phoenix title
Maricopa Saddleback Elementary School fourth grader Bethany Hensley learned Monday that she has been selected to participate in the Nationals, Inc. 2009 Miss Pre-Teen Phoenix pageant competition on Sunday, March15, at the El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix.
Residents eye new overpass design, alignment (VIDEO)
State Route 347 cannot be shut down during construction, and no property access can be cut off.
Arizona Department of Transportation hosted an informational meeting...