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Police getting grants to help fight underage drinking, speed enforcement

The Maricopa Police Department recently received two grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to combat underage drinking and traffic violations in the city.

Siegel: What is the truth about the Common Core Curriculum?

By Murray Siegel There are three words that will dissuade a Republican primary voter from supporting a candidate, and these words are Common Core Curriculum...

Henry Wade: Sustainable growth through mutual support

The concept of mutual support has made another home run for Pinal County and specifically District 3 and the newly formed District 4. The...

Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run coming to Maricopa Saturday

The local Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run baseball skills competition is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.

VFW Buddy Poppy drive this weekend

This weekend, on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, veterans from local VFW Post 12043 will be in front of both Fry's and Bashas' and outside the Sunrise Café taking donations for their Buddy Poppies.

MPD Weekend Report June 19 – 21, 2009

00:11:15 06/19/09 09-08033 Barking Dog W MORNING VIEW LN; M CLO 4 BARKING CHIHUAHUA RP...

A ‘Good Man Day’ should replace current holiday

I have long been uncomfortable with Father’s Day.It is not that I do not want to celebrate fathers. There is something special about fathers....

Children’s theater presents ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

A cast of more than 80 children – ages 5-14 – will stage a musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes”...

Blowout and mechanical failure driving tips

For motorists traveling in the summer heat a tire blowout or mechanical failure can be a stressful experience to say the least.

Domestic violence shelter still in works; needs key staff, contractor

Despite continued delays, a domestic violence shelter to house victims seeking a safe place to live is still in the works for Maricopa.The shelter...

City provides disposal site for damaged trees, limbs

July brought Maricopa its share of monsoon activity, coupled with some strong winds.

MHS students compete for Gammage high school theater awards

Adjudicators from Arizona State University Gammage came to see "Beauty and the Beast," the Mariciopa High School Theatre Company's spring musical. With this adjudication,...

Stagecoach Days schedule

While the main Maricopa Stagecoach Days celebration is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Road, here are some of...

United Way coloring contest open to children under 12

United Way of Pinal County has a slogan--"Live United," as well as a mission to offer opportunities for success like the Live United coloring contest.

PCSO Report Oct. 1, 2009

091001034 VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER Incident Address : W JULIE LN MARICOPA Time Reported: 08:34 Time Occurred between: 08:33:26...

ID issues stall investigation of attempted child abduction

After an attempted child abduction last week in Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa Police have questioned a suspect, but due to a lack of definitive...

Province pickleball players win medals in Spain

Spain hosted two international pickleball tournaments in mid-September, and six Province Pickleball Players (PPP) participated. The Bainbridge Cup pitted North America against Europe. With...

PCSO Report Oct. 12, 2009

091012035 THEFT Incident Address : N HIDDEN VALLEY RD MARICOPA Time Reported:...

Live auctions highlight Thursday’s Grape Escapes

The F.O.R. Maricopa food bank will hold both live and silent auctions as part of its 2nd Annual Grape Escapes wine tasting this Thursday.

Response to ’34K reasons why I’m running for a Maricopa city council seat’

First, thank you all for reading then taking your time posting comments, questions, concerns, and your opinions in response to the article I wrote titled "34,000 Reasons Why I'm Running for a Maricopa City Council Seat."

World War II WASP featured speaker at county’s Veterans Day event

In World War II, the United States joined together to fight Axis Powers with the help from WASPs.

Maricopa girls part of 22nd Annual Spirit of Christmas production

Christian Dance Academy is performing its 22nd Annual Spirit of Christmas show with a cast of 100 dancers, including residents of Maricopa, on Dec. 17 and 20.

Optimist Club collecting donations for Katrina evacuees

The Optimist Club of Maricopa and the Maricopa Salvation Army are collecting donations this weekend in support of Hurricane Katrina evacuees. The organizations...

MPD Report Dec. 17, 2009

00:30:31 12/17/09 09-16333 Barking Dog W MARICOPA AVE, MAR UTL RP HEARS BARKING DOG IN BACK YARD FROM ADDR.. RP NOT REQ...

Students step onstage for PRL dance program recital Wednesday

Step. Turn. Step. Feet together; now turn and bow. No, it's not backstage at a Broadway production. Giggling, excited...

Out of state does not equal out of reach for potential college students

By Bernadette Russoniello “You will have to stay in state; we can’t afford for you to leave.” This sentiment echoed in my household growing up...

North Rio Bravo, North Ralston rail crossings closing for repairs

The Union Pacific Railroad will be performing crossing repairs or upgrades at both the North Rio Bravo Road and the North Ralston Road railroad crossings south of State Route 238 next week.

Maricopa Nazarene Church teens participate in 30-hour famine event; elementary students excel at winter...

Maricopa's Nazarene Church youth group members raised $274 through donation items to help the millions of starving and hurting children in some of the...

Our Lady of Grace hosting 3rd annual carnival and festival this weekend

It's carnival time this weekend as Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church hosts a festival, celebrating its third anniversary as a parish.  
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