Apex Motor Club returns to P&Z for new permit

Fresh off victories in court, the officers of Apex Motor Club were back before Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday seeking a development...

Volunteers spruce up Business Barn for F.O.R. Maricopa (VIDEO)

Instead of sleeping in Saturday morning, volunteers woke up early to volunteer for a good cause. Nearly 20 people met to spruce up one of...

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....

Global Water gets zoning change for expansion

  A local water utility is on track for a planned expansion after being granted a zoning variance from City Council Tuesday. The council approved...

Mortgage process loosens for self-employed

By Aaron Anderson Relax. Applying for home financing doesn’t have to be complicated. As a business owner, when you hear the term “mortgage,” do you get...

Maricopa and Apex on track

In light of the recent court filings against planned, private racetrack Apex Motor Club, and the City of Maricopa, representatives from Apex say that they are...

Mythical Garden creates steampunk, ‘cosplay’ outfits

After Jenny Zarogoza’s mother passed away in 2015, she inherited a couple of sewing machines and leftover fabric. The loss unexpectedly produced a new beginning...

Family-owned businesses thrive in Maricopa

Whether husband-and-wife, parents-and-children, multi-generations or lots of cousins, family-owned businesses are a cornerstone of the economy in Maricopa. These are entrepreneurs with a unique...

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...

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...

Resident’s suit against City, Apex thrown out for lack of ‘standing’

A Pinal County judge ruled Wednesday against the plaintiff in the last of two cases filed against the city and a company planning to...

Ariz. Supreme Court denies appeal against Maricopa, Apex

The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a case filing from an organization trying to force the city to hold a vote on a proposed...

Global Water expansion permit gets P&Z OK

With one dissenting vote, the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission approved the recommendation of an expansion request for Global Water Resources’ wastewater treatment facility. Global...

P&Z gives nod to plans for Circle K

A unanimous vote advanced a fuel station project in Maricopa at Monday’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioners recommended a development review permit for a...

City lawyers allege resident was paid to file suit over Apex

Players in a high-profile case against the City of Maricopa presented arguments Monday in a Pinal County courtroom, during which it was alleged by...

Raceway marks 10th anniversary (GALLERY)

Raceway Bar and Grill celebrated a decade in business Saturday with a pizza party and live music. Owners Rand and Jeanna DelCotto opened the nostalgic,...

City to forgo purchase of Global Water

The Maricopa City Council decided Tuesday to discontinue efforts to purchase a local water utility that has been the source of recent discontent in...

New Circle K, Global Water to take requests to P&Z

Plans for a new Circle K go before the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday. It will be the first Maricopa gas station...

Penascos owner says closure ‘a legal issue’

The owner of Penascos Mexican Restaurant responded to community reaction following news that announced the business had closed last week. Rosalinda O’Hare, Penascos owner, said...

Maricopa restaurant closes after 11 years

Penascos Mexican Restaurant abruptly closed its doors last week after 11 years of business. A notice taped to the front door of the building states...

Appeals Court sides with Maricopa in Apex suit

The Arizona Court of Appeals has overruled a judgment against Maricopa regarding its actions on a proposed private racetrack.  The court, presided over by Judge...

6 Myths About Stress

By Andrew H. Jones Dispelling common myths about stress enables us to understand our problems and take action against them. Let’s take a look at...

Veterinary clinic relocates to Wells Shopping Center

Dog and cat owners can utilize a new medical facility when it’s time for pet checkups in Maricopa. Last week the Maricopa Wells Veterinary...

ComiCon costumer wins business pitch competition

Five local business owners competed in the Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship’s first “Pitch Competition” Saturday at Elements Event Center at Ak-Chin Circle.Judges: Christian Price –...

Chamber hosts event at American Legion (GALLERY)

American Legion Post 133 and the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house event at the Maricopa Veterans Center Thursday evening. Councilmembers Henry...

‘Invaluable asset’ promoted at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

Christine Todd of Maricopa has been promoted to business process improvement (BPI) site leader at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The BPI program works to eliminate waste...

City looks at appealing court decision, Apex ‘100% committed’

Parties involved in a lawsuit against the City of Maricopa and planned private racetrack Apex Motor Club offered their opinions Thursday about the recent...

Out-of-towners dominate new business licenses

  The following businesses applied for licenses in the city June 16-July 15. Commercial: Robert Robertson Home-based: Bug-A-Boo Baby Blankets and More, DA Pools, Licensed Mobile Massage...

Few Maricopa eateries inspected last month

Only three dining establishments in Maricopa were inspected by the Pinal County Health Department between June 16 and July 15. All three received excellent...

Judge rules against city in APEX lawsuit

A Pinal County judge has ruled against the City of Maricopa in a lawsuit filed recently regarding the City’s issuing of conditional use permit...
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