Global Water customers question staff at forum
In the first of what is expected to be monthly customer forums, representatives from Global Water Resources took questions and complaints from the public...
Children’s Learning Adventure guarantees intellectual growth for every student
The implementation of STEAM based curriculum is a meaningful way to prepare children for everyday life. Children’s Learning Adventure-M encourages intellectual growth through engaging, hands-on...
Anti-Apex group sues city, motor club
A group calling itself Maricopa Citizens Protecting Taxpayers has filed a complaint against the City of Maricopa over its dismissal of a petition against...
Business community ‘all in’ for new normal
By Fran Lyons
During unparalleled and uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic, Maricopa businesses, like the community at large, adopted the phrase, “We are all...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin expansion means changing dining experience
Expansion at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino means more than just 230 added hotel rooms. All of the venue’s dining establishments will have changes, and a...
La Quinta breaks ground at Copper Sky (GALLERY)
The franchise owner of a planned La Quinta Inn, accompanied by family, partners and city officials, broke ground at Copper Sky Regional Park on...
Wednesday declared federal holiday to honor Bush
As Wednesday is declared a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of President George H.W. Bush, don’t plan on your mail being...
Orbitel president elected MEDA chairman
John Schurz, president and general manager of Orbitel Communications and Western Broadband, Schurz Communications Inc.’s Arizona cable properties, has been elected chairman of Maricopa...
Midlife crisis turns into recording studio
A midlife crisis usually means buying a new sportscar, but Bob Ledbetter is singing a different tune in his mid-40s.
Ledbetter decided to take on...
Restaurant hit with 3 food violations
An inspection of Plaza Bonita on April 14 earned the restaurant a satisfactory, with three violations.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration...
County eyes change in development fees
Pinal County plans to update its development fees, which pay for costs of infrastructure, like roads, parkland and public safety.
Currently, the law only permits...
Maricopa Job Fair at Harrah’s Ak-Chin July 6
By Ethan McSweeney
Maricopa job seekers may want to brush up their résumés. IF YOU GO
Who: Approximately 50 employers
What: Job fair
When: July 6, 10 a.m....
Timeline: Rocky road of leadership at Chamber of Commerce
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce put out a call for applicants in May.
Its executive director position was left vacant in April after the resignation...
Jiffy Lube brings jobs, added services to city
By Jim Headley
When Jiffy Lube opened its doors this year, it brought eight jobs to Maricopa.
“This location was ideal due to population growth and...
Minimum-wage increase to $11 forcing businesses to be creative
The gradual increase of the minimum wage in Arizona is supposed to help those at the lower edge of pay scales, but it’s also...