Beacons of Light: Food banks stepped up as COVID-19 increased community need
By Fran Lyons
Wendy Webb, executive director of F.O.R. Maricopa food bank, hoped to get a portion of the financial aid for food banks that...
Orbitel extends Keep Americans Connected pledge through June 30
Orbitel Communications has extended its FCC Keep Americans Connected pledge through June 30.
The pledge was made by more than 700 media companies who committed...
No MUSD mask mandate – yet
In what is becoming the norm, COVID-19 cases and masks were the primary focus of Wednesday’s Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board meeting.
The agenda...
CAC plans combined graduation in December
Central Arizona College plans to host a traditional graduation ceremony for all Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 eligible graduates in...
AIA removes mask mandate for athletes during competition
Athletes will no longer have to wear masks during competition in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
The group's executive board voted Tuesday to remove the mask...
Record gun sales spurred by COVID, sustained by politics
The COVID-19 pandemic changed everyday life, mainly for the worse. Small businesses were hit especially hard, with many industries such as restaurants, bars, hair...
District closes Maricopa High School for rest of week
Maricopa High School will close Thursday and Friday due to staff quarantines.
Students will learn from home and return to campus on Monday for classes.
A...
Maricopa’s generosity spills over in time of crisis
On Friday morning, in a small town in Navajo Nation near the Arizona-Utah border, a Maricopa woman was putting truckloads of food and supplies...
Hoffman: Setting definite date for reopening schools ‘unreasonable’
While extending the closure time of some businesses, Gov. Doug Ducey pulled a start date for schools “off the table.”
State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman said...
MHS teachers complain of stress, overcrowding in first 72 hours back on campus
Three days after students returned to campus at Maricopa High School, some teachers were pushing back hard against the school board.
The staff members wrote...
Pinal County renters still eligible for COVID aid
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both renters and landlords in Pinal County can continue to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP),...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin to reopen partially Friday
After approval from the tribal council, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is rolling out its reopening starting Friday at 9 a.m.
The casino had gradually closed down...
Students can return to classroom Monday, but situation ‘volatile’
Students in the Maricopa Unified School District will be able to return the classroom on Monday.
But the situation is “volatile,” cautioned Superintendent Dr. Tracey...
Facemask distribution continues in InMaricopa parking lot
The InMaricopa team has distributed over 1,500 surgical masks to over 500 vehicles by drive-through, with the highest number of residents driving by on...
Going the distance: New school year starts virtually online
Platforms in use at Maricopa schools for distance learning
Edgenuity
Founded: 1998
Grades; K-12
Solutions: Core curriculum, credit recovery, exceptional learners, intervention, personalized learning, summer school, test...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin mandates face mask policy
Face masks became mandatory at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino at noon Wednesday, according to an email sent to Caesar’s Rewards members.
The universal mask...
Kristina Donnay, the nurse who stepped up on COVID-19 testing
When Kristina Donnay took it upon herself in April to provide coronavirus testing in Maricopa, she didn’t anticipate working weeks on end in the...
Walgreens quietly opens 2nd store
After a 13-year wait, the new Walgreens opened its doors Monday.
The store at 41840 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. was built before the Great Recession...
MHS suspends in-person learning due to lack of staff
Starting Nov. 3, Maricopa High School will suspend in-person learning through Nov. 13.
According to communications sent to parents by Maricopa Unified School District, the...
Letter: Sheriff announces he has COVID-19
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb posted the following on the department's social media today:
Unfortunately, as a law enforcement official and elected leader, we do...
Fall sports comeback: The 3-sport student-athlete
High school athletes have been on pins and needles in preparation for what they hope is a fall season of competition. Football will be...
Seniors reflect on loss of would-be high school memories
“I know people are dying and in really bad situations. So, I feel super guilty that I’m upset about losing a senior prom...
Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll
School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...
MUSD extends at-home learning through Jan. 29 – at least
Students in the Maricopa Unified School District will return to their school classrooms no sooner than Feb. 1.
The district’s Governing Board on Thursday night...
UltraStar closes 347 Grill after positive COVID-19 case
The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is temporarily closing its 347 Grill restaurant and 10 Pins take-out program after a person who was at the facility...
Walmart limits number of people in store
Saturday, Walmart stores began limiting the number of customers in a store at one time to 20% of capacity.
In a Friday statement, COO Dacoa...
Lifting of occupancy limits has limited impact on restaurants
Gov. Doug Ducey’s rollback on Friday of occupancy limits on restaurants and other businesses will have limited impact at one popular Maricopa eatery.
The order...
At Pinal jail, coronavirus screening protocols were stepped up months ago
By Bob McGovern
While U.S. health officials say they expect the number of cases of coronavirus to climb dramatically in the coming days, Pinal County...
Girl Scout earns highest award for founding Multicultural Club
A Maricopa Girl Scout won the Gold Award for outstanding community service and creating sustainable change in the city of Maricopa.
Maricopa High School junior...
Seniors, teachers take new skills beyond pandemic
For the second straight year, the graduating class at Maricopa High School will collect their diplomas during the pandemic.
But while last year’s graduates had...