Sonoran Creek Marketplace delayed but moving foward
While much commercial construction has continued throughout Maricopa this spring, Sonoran Creek Marketplace remains an empty field.
The planned shopping plaza, anchored by a “specialty...
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...
Maricopa auctioneer joins national association
A Maricopa businessman has joined the world’s largest professional organization for auctioneers.
Nathan Guilford of Liquidate Az, a family business specializing in wholesale, liquidation, auctions...
Superior Court requires face masks during COVID-19
The day Gov. Doug Ducey announced the lifting of "Stay Home" orders by the end of the week, Pinal County Superior Court clarified the...
Ducey: Gyms, pools can reopen Wednesday
Gyms and pools can reopen on Wednesday with implementation of public health protections and CDC guidelines, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced in a Tuesday...
With full board, MUSD ready to look at 2nd high school options
Sworn in Monday as the newest member of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board, Jim Jordan will jump right into business Wednesday as...
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...
Column: Our fledgling reporter is taking flight
Joycelyn Cabrera is moving up, and we couldn’t be prouder.
After serving as our high school intern during her last year at Maricopa High School...
Mother of 3 voted ‘Best Mom in Maricopa’
Out of a remarkable array of Maricopa mothers, Nicole Perkins was chosen Best Mom in Maricopa for 2020 in the annual contest hosted by...
Home construction still booming, new businesses prepare to open
A lot of dirt is moving, and it’s to Maricopa’s credit.
The city is set up for 60,000 homes, with 22,000 currently built. Building permits...
Full-time animal control officer starts this summer
The City of Maricopa plans to fund a city-designated animal control officer starting in July.
The officer is currently shared between Pinal County and the...
Moms start ‘Adopt a Senior’ page to lift spirits of graduates
The first week we created it, the support of this community was infectious.With more than 600 graduating high school seniors living in Maricopa, the...
Barbers, beauty shops reopen after long pandemic shutdown
Barbers and cosmetologists in Arizona were permitted to reopen their shops Friday after being closed for weeks due to the state's response to the...
GTK: Barry Fisher, Realtor
Barry Fisher is a recent transplant from the East Coast and now works as a Realtor for My Home Group in Maricopa.
Hometown: Point Pleasant,...
Traffic restrictions as Honeycutt Road paving project begins
Workers on Friday began prep work for the resurfacing of Honeycutt Road between Plainview Street and the bridge over Santa Rosa Wash.
Traffic is reduced...
‘Operation Senior Night’ celebrates Pathway graduates
Initiating Operation Senior Night, the administration of Sequoia Pathway Academy, including secondary Principal Markchele Kamson and elementary Principal Taylor Stanton, spent Thursday night dashing...
Raised garden beds can help your family’s self-sustaining efforts
By LeeAnn Noschese
This is the perfect time to gather the family and grow your own food. Self-sustainability in your backyard can be done in...
Tips for buying, selling home during pandemic
By Dayv Morgan
When COVID-19 reached Arizona, the number of homebuyers decreased, as did the number of sellers.
This has kept the supply of houses low,...
The Bartle ethics complaint against councilwoman Julia Gusse
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InMaricopa owner files ethics complaint against councilwoman Gusse
An ethics complaint has been filed against Maricopa City Councilwoman Julia Gusse by Scott Bartle, owner and publisher of InMaricopa.
Bartle filed the complaint April...
Update: Codey Foy reported as “armed fugitive” by U.S. Border Patrol
While the hunt for suspect Codey Foy concluded Tuesday evening, more information is still being gathered. After being shot in the left hand by...
Triple-digit heat for weekend weather before ‘cooling’ trend
A heat warning remains in place for Maricopa through 8 p.m. tonight, according to the National Service. That leads into a sunny weekend of...
Woman accused of abusing children, boyfriend
Sarah Finch, 30, was arrested April 27 on numerous charges including child abuse, aggravated assault, endangerment and disorderly conduct.
The arrest stemmed from a report...
Siegel: Math taught differently, better in other countries
Erin Richards, an education reporter for USA Today, published a Feb. 29 article about the lack of success realized in American K-12 education in...
Meet the candidate: Nancy Smith
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Meet the candidate: Bob Marsh
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Meet the candidate: Amber Liermann
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Meet the candidate: Andre LaFond
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Meet the candidate: Julia Gusse
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Convicted shoplifter arrested again at Walmart
Veronica Cervantes, 40, was arrested Monday on expected charges of third-degree criminal trespassing and shoplifting.
Maricopa Police were dispatched to Walmart around 2 p.m. in...