Pinal County issues rabies advisory for all residents

A bobcat bagged today in the Peppersauce campgrounds near Oracle tested positive for rabies at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory, prompting an advisory for animal rabies to all residents of Pinal County.

Chairman Snider to hold Maricopa office hours on Tuesday

Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman David Snider will hold office hours in Maricopa on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Maricopa City Hall, 45145 W. Madison Ave.

Rummage sale to benefit local toddler

A rummage sale is often more than just a convenient place to find offbeat treasures or to look for a great deal.

Supervisors adopt 180-Day hiring delay

Pinal County officials announced today they are instituting a 180-day hiring delay effective immediately for all vacancie except for public safety positions and positions of vital necessity.

Southbound Beeline Highway open

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has corrected an announcement that State Route 87, also known as the Beeline Highway, opened in both directions with certain restrictions.

Beeline Highway opens with restrictions

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has announced that State Route 87, also known as the Beeline Highway, is now open with restrictions.

ADOT reopens State Route 87 after landslide

The Arizona Department of Transportation today has reopened State Route 87.

85239.com invites community to join SR347 cleanup

For anyone looking for a chance to do something good, to give back to the community and a chance to do so while meeting their neighbors, inmaricopa.com has just the ticket.

Book Review: “The Thirteenth Tale”

Having read thousands of books in my lifetime, "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield is among my top-five favorites.

Boy Scout Troop 993 to dedicate flag pole

Rancho El Dorado's flag pole is about to become a little more special in the eyes of at least one group of Boy Scouts and those who attend a ceremony on Saturday.

City’s Movies in the Park events celebrate the ’80s in ’08

Grab your lawn chair and head out to Pacana Park for the city of Maricopa's '80s in '08 Movies in the Park.

Maricopa hopping with Easter events

For those looking for something to do with family on Easter Sunday, several Maricopa churches and a few nearby have special events planned for the day.

I-10 narrowed to one lane this weekend

Westbound I-10 will be narrowed to one lane near Wild Horse Pass Boulevard for pavement repair, according to Arizona Department of Transportation. The restrictions will be in effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday.

Used book sale to benefit library raises nearly $1,000

The Friends of the Maricopa Community Library said today they were pleased with the results of a weekend fund raiser featuring used books for sale.

Pima Butte MOMS Club to visit kennel on Wednesday

The Pima Butte Maricopa MOMS Club at 10 a.m. Wednesday will visit Abbott's German Shepard Kennel in Maricopa.

MOMS Club visits equine center

Members of the Pima Butte MOMS Club who visited Equine Eden Horse Rescue in Maricopa March 13 had a chance to interact with horses up close.

Police and fire to play charity basketball game

Guns & Hoses is not a cover band for American rock band Guns N' Roses. It is the name of the basketball competition between local police and firefighters to raise money for domestic violence prevention.

Sunshine Week provides opportunity to reflect

Celebrating Sunshine Week in Arizona might seem a bit like holding a snowball festival in Alaska - focused too tightly on the obvious to be useful.

Mayor-elect Smith to take Maricopa in new direction

This week's election confirmed that Maricopans want a new direction.

Help us share your holiday plans

The Easter holiday is nearly here with egg hunts, spiritual services and more.

Hermanson congratulates Smith

Congratulations to Tony Smith on winning the election for mayor.

‘Cover Me Pretty’ postponed, Suite 16 Girls to attend Harrah’s Pool Party

Citing logistical issues including a lack of available staff over Easter weekend, the city has post-poned the Suite 16 Girls "Cover Me Pretty" concert from March 22 to April 26 when the girls will perform during the Fourth Annual Maricopa Salsa Festival Presented by inmaricopa.com.

PSCO chosen to develop an emergency plan

Sept. 11, 2001, and Hurricane Katrina put a whole new spin on how heightened our awareness has to be regarding what really needs to be done to prepare for the unexpected.

City seeks input on improving leisure opportunities

The city of Maricopa will host an open workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Global Water Facility to seek public input on how to improve parks, recreation and leisure opportunities.

Every vote matters in city primary on Tuesday

Maricopa's registered voters on Tuesday will have the chance to cast ballots to fill three open Council seats and replace the outgoing mayor.

Open space, transporation, topic of breakfast

The Pinal Partnership will host Bob Hazlett from The Maricopa Association of Governments at 7:30 a.m. Friday to present the Hidden Valley Framework Study over breakfast in Coolidge.

Maricopa Business Center to host first-ever Family Festival

The Maricopa Business Center is hosting its first-ever Family Festival from noon to 4 p.m. March 15 at 44400 and 44480 W. Honeycutt Road with activities for children and adults.

Give Lewis and all candidates ‘a look’

Robert "Bob" Lewis is not only running for City Council, he is my economics instructor at Central Arizona College.

Mutt March ‘a success’

With more than 150 owners and their dogs in attendance, two dogs adopted and numerous animals vaccinated and licensed, organizers of the annual Mutt March at Pacana Park said today's event was a success.

Reading property value assessments can be tricky

By now most of us have received the "blue paper" from the current Pinal County assessor.
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