Beecroft: Patient care is highest priority
By Dr. C. Jon Beecroft, Maricopa Foot and Ankle
My patients frequently ask how COVID-19 has changed medicine. My answer to patients may not be...
Green Zone hosts holiday Shoppaganza on Saturday
The Green Zone Nutrition will host a Holiday Shoppaganza at their location in the Maricopa Business Center off Honeycutt Road Saturday morning.
Event organizer Jeanette...
CEO Corner: 10 Tips for Managing a Business – and Household
I’m a bit of a business geek, and I like to learn new “tricks of the trade.” With upwards of 1 million business books...
Ajas grow traditional business with modern marketing
When Bass Aja married Anna Groseta in 2009, it was a binding of two ranching families with near iconic status among Arizona cattlemen. They...
Laser Safety Solutions pinpoints need for training
By Raquel Hendrickson
Lasers revolutionized many industries, from manufacturing to medical procedures. Training workers in laser safety became a field of its own as a...
IHOP eyes location at Edison Pointe
After the developer hinted months ago about a breakfast-oriented restaurant being interested in Edison Pointe, a major player is making early steps to build.
On...
MEDA appoints 2 from Arizona Grain to board, ED3’s Stacy returns
The Maricopa Economic Development Alliance appointed Eric Wilkey and Andy Kroese to its Board of Directors. Returning from a year’s retirement is Bill Stacy...
30 of 31 eateries score excellent in inspections
Pinal County food inspectors looked at 31 Maricopa establishments, including several schools, from July 18 through Aug. 18 and gave all but one a...
‘engage’ to feature ACE owner Mike Richey at MCE
Mike Richey, owner of Maricopa ACE Hardware is the September business thought leader for 'engage,' a new program from Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship that...
Doughnut shop gets low rating from inspector
One Maricopa eatery among those inspected by Pinal County’s health department from March 15 to April 15 did not receive an excellent score.
Good Donuts...
When stay at home order kicked internet into overdrive, families shifted gears
The coronavirus pandemic turned everyday routines upside down.We are all using the internet basically all day long..
Millions of U.S. families hunkered down together under...
Brake Masters gets P&Z approval
Brake Masters received approval for a development review permit from Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday. The company plans to open a 5,400-square-foot...
Companies coming to Maricopa, expanding, moving
Justin Pierce received a new commercial permit Oct. 24 for a Circle K convenience store at 41433 W. Honeycutt Road at Porter Road. The...
Casino to host job fair as construction continues
As Phase 1 construction of a multi-million-dollar expansion nears completion this fall, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is planning a job fair in August to fill...
Well-woman exams vital for early detection
By Jonathan Willms, DO
Chair of OB/GYN, Sun Life Family Health Center
Prior to the development of the pap test, woman commonly developed cervical cancer and...
New business licenses approved last month
The following organizations received new or renewed business licenses from the City of Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
Commercial: Arby’s, Bounce Back Nutrition,...
Driver’s licenses soon available in Maricopa
By Michelle Chance
Motorists will soon be able to receive their driver’s licenses in Maricopa.
Beginning May 2, Arizona State Express Title & Registration will offer...
Maricopa relaxes business signage rules for holiday season
For the 10th year in a row, the Maricopa City Council is initiating a Special Event Permit program to assist in promoting local business...
Global Water cleaning up after main break
Butterfield Parkway continued to show the impact of a broken water main. Thursday, the roadway was flooded north of Butterfield Elementary School and eventually...
School kitchens get highest grade from inspectors
Pinal County’s health inspectors spent most of their time in February checking out school kitchens, which received top marks, but one local food establishment...
Poll: Readers embrace coming of Tractor Supply, but still want more
Maricopa is finally getting the big-box store residents have been clamoring for, and the populace – at least that portion that responded to our...
Native Grill closed by fire
A small hood fire occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday at Native Grill in Maricopa.
“As of now the Maricopa location is closed,” said Adriana Espinosa,...
Inspections: 2 eateries find it hard to keep cold
Two of 16 restaurants inspected by the Pinal County Health Department between April 16 and May 15 were cited for cold-holding infractions.
The inspector observed...
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...
Children’s Learning Adventure making community service a priority
The first few years of a child’s life is a time of incredible growth and development. Positive learning experiences in a variety of settings,...
Anticipating growth, Global Water plans to expand wastewater plant
Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing in August on the rezoning request for a parcel of land to allow a local water...
Solicitation for water line warranty part of City partnership
Residents confused by a mailing from a water line warranty company bearing the City of Maricopa logo might be throwing them away, but City...
All but 1 eatery pass health inspections with flying colors
Of the 15 Maricopa-area eateries inspected by Pinal County health department Oct. 16-Nov. 15, all but received top grades of “excellent.” Subway received a...
REV@Porter gets site plan approval for multi-family housing
An “atypical” multi-family residential development received a design review permit.
REV@Porter, property owned by El Dorado Holdings, is at the southeast corner of Porter Road...
ADOT seeks condemnation of NAPA site
The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun condemnation proceedings to take possession of the Maricopa NAPA site."We are now in condemnation proceedings to take...