Drought & Development: Contingency plan bites into Pinal County agriculture

In Arizona’s newly passed Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), farmers in Pinal County stand to lose two-thirds of the irrigation water they have been receiving...

City moves commercial, residential developments forward

A development that has been in the doldrums since 2008 may get new life while a long-time farm is turning more of its acres...

What a character: City creates vision of Maricopa Station

  Mundane zoning issues mainly deal with how a property is used. On the other hand, "character" is just as important as use for what...

Pinal supervisors to consider hostile takeover of water district

Two weeks before Maricopa City Council invited the elected board of a local water district to a face-to-face meeting, City leaders had already sent...

Maricopa sales tax totals take September slide

In its September sales tax collections, Maricopa fell off $46,000 from August. Compared to last September’s transaction privilege tax totals, the city was almost $65,000...

ACE Hardware to celebrate 10th anniversary

Maricopa ACE Hardware is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a grand re-opening and “Thank You Maricopa!” event on Nov. 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzTfw2Uv6JQ The celebration starts at 11...

Schools, Legion land grants from Wal-Mart after remodel

Three Maricopa organizations received community grants from Wal-Mart as the store marked a grand re-opening Saturday. Leading Edge Academy was awarded $2,000 for its F.I.T....

P&Z to review new housing project, ‘man caves’

Bungalows and “man caves” are scheduled to go before Maricopa Planning & Zoning Committee on Monday. A housing developer seeks to create single-family and multi-family...

James A. Chaston CPA expansion includes new building (video)

Growth is on Jim Chaston’ 2016 agenda for his certified public accounting firm. As a precursor to expanding his staff and client base, Chaston...

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes named Top 100 in nation

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club was recently ranked No. 84 on GOLF Magazine's 2016-17 "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the United States”...

Helping common goal for Realtor, former foster parent

When it comes to giving back to the community, one Maricopa Realtor doesn’t draw a line between his personal and professional lives. From taking on...

Business incubator axed, clients directed to SBDC

Last fall the City of Maricopa decided to not renew the annual contract with the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship (NACET). The contract between...

Global Water may offer common stock shares

Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company anticipates using...

Tight competition for homes makes Maricopa a seller’s market

  By Dayv Morgan This spring, Maricopa home sellers have been happy and home buyers have been frustrated as the marketplace has become very competitive. Even though...

County jobless rate dips to 4.9%

Pinal County picked up nearly 1,000 jobs in November, dropping its unemployment rate to 4.9 percent. That is its lowest rate of 2016. A year...

Window-cleaning biz takes ‘a man’s hands, a woman’s eye’

By Fran Lyons The slogan on Erik and Amanda Barcus' business is “Clean by a man's hands with a woman's eye.” Barcus Pros Window Services is...

Ace Hardware introduces Ladies Night

Friday, Maricopa Ace Hardware is launching its first Ladies Night from 6-9 p.m. Besides special deals, gift bags and raffle prizes, there will be...

Big 5 preparing site for new store

Bock Commercial Construction began site improvements on a Maricopa parcel in preparation for building a Big 5 Sporting Goods store. The lot in the Maricopa...

Economist offers outlook on 2019

Economist Elliott Pollack is bullish on 2019. “Enjoy yourself,” he said. “It’s going to be great year.” The CEO of Elliott D. Pollack and Company presented...

A+ Charter Schools hosts donut giveaway as community appreciation event

May 30 from 9-11 a.m., A+ Charter Schools is giving away free donuts to spread kindness and appreciation for the Maricopa community. A+ Charter Schools...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s Robert Livingston named regional president

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced that Robert Livingston, the property’s general manager, is adding a title to his name. Livingston will now also serve as...

Restaurant news: Two openings this week

Maricopa is seeing two eateries open their doors this week. As part of its ongoing remodel, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino opened its small-plate wine bar, Oak...

P&Z looks at planned med buildings

Medical offices planned for the southeast corner of Edison Road and John Wayne Parkway are designed to be two buildings with a connecting breezeway. Maricopa...

Orbitel president to head cable group

John Schurz, president of Orbitel/Western Broadband in Maricopa, has been elected president of the Southwest Cable Communications Association. The Association is the statewide trade association...

11 eateries dinged by health dept.

  Out of 24 food establishments inspected by the Pinal County health department July 16-Aug. 15, 11 did not escape with perfect marks. Say Sushi was...

Chop Block & Brew opens at Harrah’s Ak-Chin

Today is the grand opening of the newest restaurant at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Chop Block & Brew has dining and a lounge. The design was...

BusinessWatch steps up public safety

Maricopa Police Department is urging business owners to sign up for its BusinessWatch program, a cooperative initiative between MPD and the Maricopa Chamber of...

New yoga studio seeks to restore calm

Compassionate Nature Studios opened May 6 in the Stage Stop Marketplace, 44301 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. The new yoga studio is in a fully remodeled...

Keller Williams buys Home Bargain Planet

Marc David Montgomery and the Home Bargain Planet team have been bought out by Keller Williams Luxury Group and will help to spearhead The...

Sun Life welcomes new staff to Maricopa

Sun Life Family Health Center welcomed James M. Underwood, DO, to the organization’s location on Bowlin Road. Underwood earned his Bachelor of Science degree in...
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