Yocum 6-28-21

P&Z approves zoning change for Hogenes Farms

A 528-acre property was rezoned Monday night to allow for the development of a residential community of as many as 2,000 homes. A request to...

Restaurants marked down by inspectors

Six Maricopa eateries were tagged by Pinal County health inspectors from May 15-June 14. Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina Internal temperatures of cooked steak being held in covered,...
CAC Foundation

8 elected to CAC Foundation board

Eight individuals were recently elected to three-year terms on the board of directors of the Central Arizona College Foundation. They were Scott Bartle, Brett...

440 homes planned for tract off MCG Highway

A developer has submitted a preliminary site plan for a community of 440 single-family homes off Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Emmerson Enterprises would develop a master...
Vince Leach

Vince Leach is Arizona chamber’s Senator of the Year

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry on has named state Sen. Vince Leach its Senator of the Year for 2021. The chamber specifically named...
Hogenes Dairy Farms

P&Z to review Hogenes Farms proposal on Monday

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will review Monday a Planned Area Development proposal for Hogenes Farms, a 528-acre mixed-use, master planned community. The property...
LQ June 21 Progress

La Quinta Inn owner anticipates opening soon

The long-awaited – and frequently delayed – opening of the city’s first hotel, the LaQuinta Inn & Suites at Copper Sky, is just weeks...
Cows Feedlot Stock

RNG projects in Arizona pave way for sustainable energy future

Southwest Gas is working to bring a clean, renewable source of energy to market from unconventional origins you might not think of when warming homes,...
ED3 lineman

ED3 explains cause of Thursday’s power outage

A power outage late Thursday afternoon that affected about 1,200 Electrical District No. 3 customers was apparently caused by an underground fault, according to...

Power outage hits parts of Glennwilde, Senita and Villages

You might forgive those who swallowed hard when the power went out late Thursday afternoon. On a day when the temperature reached 118 degrees, according...
2nd hospital site Bowlin Road

City sells land for 2nd hospital, medical complex

Before Maricopa’s first hospital is completed, the city has cleared the way for another. The city has sold a 4-acre parcel of land to S3...
Best Dad contest Vote

The vote for the best Dad InMaricopa is in

Let’s celebrate Father’s Day! The voting has finished in the best Dad InMaricopa Award presented by Karsten's Maricopa Ace Hardware. The winners will be notified...
Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts announces opening date

Sprouts Farmers Market has announced an opening date for its long-awaited 23,000-square-foot store in Sonoran Creek Marketplace. The grocer announced Friday that construction will finish...
Mandi Lopez

GTK: Mandi Lopez

Mandi Lopez, owner of The Indigo Ballroom, runs a pop-up dancing and yoga studio. Hometown: Phoenix Occupation: Owner, The Indigo Ballroom Maricopan since: 2020 Family: My partner Jasper...
OJons apartments sign

O’Jons pull out of apartment complex project

The O’Jon Terrace Apartments project at Honeycutt and Porter roads has been canceled due to the rising costs of construction, Kent and Chrystal O’Jon...
Hidden Valley Ranch

Deal for 1,160 acres foresees 3,600 homes in Hidden Valley

A Scottsdale land acquisition company has purchased 1,160 acres in Hidden Valley for $11.6 million and intends to sell it to one or more...
Ankle Injury Pexels

Trust has never been so important

By C. Jon Beecroft, M.D. Trust is a hard thing to earn these days. This last year has taught us about trust, and lack of...
La Quinta Inn May 2021

Business, development around town

Here’s an update on economic activity in Maricopa in May: Otter Creek LLC will spend $90,000 to remodel the kitchen at the QuikTrip store, 20530...
Ricky Horst

Council hikes hotel, short-term rental tax

The Maricopa City Council Tuesday night increased the city’s lodging tax from 2% to 5.5%. The tax on the “rental, leasing, and licensing for use...

Finding the joy of preplanning

By Kristin Gramando J. Warren Funeral Services No one is ever ready for the death of a loved one, but for Patty Higham, losing her mother...
BIZ Kristina Donnay

Ditch your razor this summer

Shaving can be expensive and time-consuming. We don’t often notice the cost because it’s a small part of our weekly grocery bill, but each...
New construction Palo Brea

Realtor: To build, or not to build? That is the question

The current state of the Maricopa real estate market has more homebuyers considering new construction than since the heyday of 2006. Yes, new builds are...
Water heater

Maintenance can help extend life of your water heater

By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if...
APEX Motor Club

West Side Story: Wave of development drives city forward

It is impossible to miss all the construction activity in Maricopa. Graders and bulldozers moving earth on vacant land. Road crews improving and widening streets....
Lake Mead

Drought and the Colorado River

By Shaina Shay Water Resources & Conservation Specialist WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Colorado River Basin, like Arizona, is in the midst of a 20-plus-year drought that is stressing...
Community hospital construction

6 key projects west of SR 347

There is a long list of active and planned residential and commercial projects on Maricopa’s west side. Here are six that look to change...

Edkey CEO to receive Excellence in Education Award

The Edkey family of K-12 schools is pleased to announce president and CEO Mark Plitzuweit will receive the Excellence in Education Award at the...
BIZ Nandos Mexican Cafe

Sit-down restaurant, big box retailer eye Edison Pointe

There's some good news for Maricopa residents clamoring for more sit-down restaurants. Nando’s Mexican Café, a southeast Valley chain, is looking at Maricopa for its...
BIZ Buck Brawner Post Office

After 15 years at post office, Buck retires – with many friends

A bright spot at the Maricopa post office has dimmed. The clerk better known as “Buck” stamped his retirement on a 15-year career behind the...
A1 Pawn

Guns, cash taken in weekend burglary at A1 Pawn

Two guns and cash were taken in a burglary at the A1 Pawn shop over the weekend. The owner of the store at 19395 N....
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