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These new businesses and developments are headed for Maricopa

Christ’s Church of the Valley received its permit to construct a church at 19475 N. Porter Road, at a cost of $7,566,258. Home @ Maricopa...

Mayor Nancy Smith cuts the Ribbon at Maricopa’s newest storage facility

The sun was shining and a gentle breeze blew through Maricopa as notables gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting at the new Public Storage facility...
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Legislature may slash food, rental taxes—and with it Maricopa services

Updated 11:15 a.m., Feb. 21, 2023 Maricopa residents could see a reduction in their food and housing-rental bills in the coming year—but at the expense...

City officials, Martinez continue their push for 347 improvements

If the road can’t be wider for a while, at least the traffic on that road can flow better. That is the position of Mayor...

A mindfulness focus can help you feel better mentally

Collectively we made it through another difficult year. We have been challenged with many shifts in our lives. Life lends itself to shifts and changes,...

Shooting for Box Canyon’s opening date, BLM missed it by a mile

The opening date of the highly anticipated Box Canyon Recreational Shooting Site, delayed now for nearly a year, still is not set, the U.S....

Tony Smith’s new role to spur tourism, economic development in area

A familiar voice in Pinal County hopes to bring job opportunities, revenue and fun to Maricopa in his new role.   Tony Smith has been...

13-year-old plans to play in her 2nd international soccer event

A 13-year-old student at Heritage Academy wants to play soccer professionally one day, and the idea might not be as far-fetched as one might...
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Lopeman, MUSD Board to talk classroom discipline, campus safety

At the Feb. 8 Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board meeting, two people during the call to the public came forward and spoke in...

Homestead house fire prompts warning from MFMD

A fire inside a Homestead home on Friday night was contained by Maricopa Fire and Medical after an individual reported the blaze in person...

ADOT tweaks SR 347-238 road-work plan, to do it all beginning tonight

The two primary routes into and out of Maricopa will get much-needed attention together this weekend, Arizona Department of Transportation said, a slight tweak...

Water-main break in Province causes flooding; low pressure reported around city

Updated at 4:55 p.m. A water-main break in Province on Friday afternoon disrupted water service and forced closure of several streets due to flooding. Global Water...

11 eateries receive excellent ratings from food inspectors

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, 15 inspections were done from Feb. 3 to Feb. 16.          Excellent rating  Brooklyn Boys Italian Restaurant...

East Valley freeway closures slated for this weekend

The Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open are over, which means weekend freeway closures and lane restrictions resume in the East Valley that could...

Super-volunteer Jim Irving leads by listening, guiding MUSD students 

Jim Irving is regarded around town as a pillar of the community, a class act, dedicating more than 40 hours a week to Maricopa...

Man arrested in connection with suspected vehicle theft, woman with him busted on drug...

A man was arrested Feb. 12 in connection with a suspected vehicle theft the day before, and a woman with him was arrested on...

New business gets a charge out of device problem-solving

For about 2 years, Batteries Plus searched for space in which to open a store in Maricopa. The company wanted something along John Wayne Parkway...

Man faces burglary, 2 other charges after incident at Tortosa home

A man is accused by police of attempting to gain entry into a home before running off on Friday, Feb. 10. Johnson E. Jones Jr....
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Lightning storms cause major outage for thousands in Maricopa

Not all storms of passion result in a positive experience. The high winds and lightning that began during a late-night Valentine’s Day storm caused...

Police arrest extremely intoxicated driver with previous DUI

  Maricopa Police arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence with a suspended license along John Wayne Parkway early Saturday morning. An officer stopped...

SR 347, 238 lane closures, lane reductions highlight weekend highway restrictions

Maricopans face several highway closures and restrictions in the coming days, the Arizona Department of Transportation said. Two will have particular impact on local residents: ...

Medical office space slated for Smith-Enke near Porter Rd.

Maricopa’s medical-office inventory will increase if a proposed addition to a project at Smith-Enke Road just west of Porter Road is approved. The building would...

MUSD board approves initial updates to foster care policies

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board last week unanimously approved preliminary changes to its policies regarding students in foster care. The board discussed and...

Cobblestone Farms man arrested on domestic-violence charges

  Maricopa Police arrested a man on a list of domestic-violence charges in Cobblestone Farms last week. Officers responded to a call of “unknown trouble” at...

Most expensive home sold last month backs 18th hole at The Duke golf course

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa, 42323 W. Bravo Drive, Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $560,000 on Dec. 27. This two-story home in...

Seeds of Change Gala supports domestic-violence shelter

Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller. The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....

Mobile home fetches $145,000 as least expensive sold during the month

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa, 45420 W. Hathaway Ave., Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $145,000 on Dec. 29. This single-story mobile home...

What’s new at MUSD?

Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent Tracey Lopeman told the Governing Board on Feb. 8 that several recent events and activities show a positive trajectory...

Legislature is coming after local zoning

OPINION By Vincent Manfredi, Maricopa City Councilmember I have heard a quote by Ronald Reagan from 1964 (six years before I was born) that still rings...

New Fire Chief Pitassi advising Super Bowl emergency-response team

One of the players in Sunday’s Super Bowl in Glendale does not wear the uniform of either the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles,...
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