LaFond: I am thrilled to be running for Maricopa City Council!
By Andre LaFond
My wife, Kaylie, and I have been active members of the Maricopa community for about six years. We have a baby boy,...
Which candidate for MUSD School Board?
Quality education is an essential item in our community whether we are discussing the future of our children or economic development. Jim Collins in...
Senior advocate: City best served with transparent, experienced Manfredi on council
To the Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to endorse current Interim Mayor Vince Manfredi for another term on the City of Maricopa...
A question of aging
I know I am getting older, and we all may be able to sidestep "father time" for a while.
Former Marine endorses Glenn Millsaps for Sheriff
What qualities should the Pinal County Sheriff have? The ability to “do more with less” and maintain the prestige of the position in the...
Supervisors ask county residents to be prepared
On Aug. 29 a storm in Florence and Coolidge damaged critical infrastructure that provides power and telecommunications support to our region. Another storm on Sept. 3 blacked out a wide area of Casa Grande.
Is my relationship toxic?
Domestic violence (aka intimate partner violence, dating abuse or relationship abuse) is defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain...
MUSD override: Pro statement
The Maricopa Education Foundation strongly supports the MUSD override proposal.We understand that a child’s education is critical to their personal enrichment and success and...
Vitiello: I will work hard to earn your trust
By Rich Vitiello
My dad taught me never to give up. He had the optimism for a better future to see that he and our...
Thanks from Maricopa Salvation Army for a special holiday season
As I start my 21st year as a volunteer for the Maricopa Salvation Army, I want to thank the community for helping make the 2009 holiday season so special.
Nuremberg style trial in local justice court
As some of my comrades know, I was charged with disorderly conduct last fall for allegedly cussing at my neighbors. My trial was on Tuesday, April 26.
Master Gardener: How to bring palm trees into your landscape
By Betty Beeman
Palms are not native to Arizona but they are found all over the Valley – Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Mission...
Koczor: The explanation of a complex topic, inflation
Here’s a simple explanation of inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. Inflation corresponds to a reduction...
Vitiello: Results count, Maricopa
Thank you. It has been an honor and privilege in serving you, the residents of Maricopa since 2018. My family, friends and supporters know...
Business Tax Tips from Jim Chaston
By Jim Chaston, CPA
1. Congress has gotten serious about correct classification of employee versus independent contractors and increased penalties drastically. Penalties can be more...
Your child’s education and technology
Today, however, technology is so prevalent in our lives that it is virtually invisible...especially to our kids.
Liermann: Manfredi the ‘steady hand we need’
The City of Maricopa is in a critical stage of development. Strong leadership is essential on the City Council. Vincent Manfredi’s knowledge and insight...
5 tips for healthier skin
Your skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. Learn to take good care of your skin, so your skin can...
Focus on behavior leads to achieving fitness outcomes
By Aaron Gilbert
“This time around, I really mean it when I say I’m going to lose 20 pounds and keep it off!” “My doctor...
Senior advocate: Dealing with annoying, maybe illegal robocalls
Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...
Letter: One step closer for HB2802, future fixes to SR 347
By Vincent Manfredi
House Bill 2802, sponsored by LD11 Rep. Bret Roberts and co-sponsored by Ld11 Rep. Finchem, has passed its first hurdle and now...
Councilmember: Wear mask, respect others
By Councilmember Henry Wade
Hello Maricopa,
I hope this note finds you and your family well. These are some challenging times that we find ourselves in...
Holiday gift suggestions
In an attempt to reduce holiday stress, I’m going to provide you with some gift suggestions for friends and loved ones. Of course, in...
Roberts: The override and why my perception has changed
By Bret Roberts
Having lived in Maricopa since January of 2009 I have seen the override placed on the ballot many times only to fail...
To the residents of Maricopa
On behalf of my family, we want to wish everyone in Maricopa a "Happy Holiday Season!"
December’s Great Reads at the Maricopa Public Library
Do you need a break from the holiday madness of gift buying, decorating and finding the time to bake and deliver Christmas cookies? Have...
Riggs: Ray Rice issue illustrates conundrums of domestic violence
The release of new video footage of Ray Rice’s savage assault of his then fiancé, now wife, Janay Rice, is unnerving. Earlier footage showed...
Opinion: USCMA a win for our economy, workers, environment
By U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran
In December 2019, I voted to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a new North American trade deal that will improve...
Education: Without consequences, letter grades are useless
By Murray Siegel
In November, letter grades for Arizona schools were published. Schools going up a grade, such as from B to A, celebrated, while...
Roberts: $35 million for Riggs Road overpass proof of Manfredi’s value to Maricopa
By Bret Roberts
It is an understatement to say Vince is one of the hardest working people I know. I've personally seen him put the...