Book chronicles journey out of ghetto
LaTonya So survived ghetto life in Whiteville, N.C. for 18 years.Her childhood was nightmarish: a biracial child, the product of a one-night-stand adulterous affair...
Dist. 11 Senate candidates agree on problems, diverge on solutions
Incumbent state Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, and Democratic hopeful Jo Holt agree education, the economy and immigration are some of Arizona’s most pressing problems.However,...
Dave Joseph: Frustrated with extremism in Legislature
I am running to represent you in the Arizona House because I share your frustration with the actions of our Legislature. They have been...
Voter: Help me serve and protect you
Dear Editor,I’m not a writer; I’m a law enforcement officer. This letter is a plea to the community to help me fulfill my job....
Stagecoach Days gets mixed reviews
The first three-day Stagecoach Days event this weekend was a blast for some but a flop for others, according to reader comments on InMaricopa.com’s...
Mayor calls for ‘open’ interviews to fill Marchione vacancy
Maricopa residents have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to apply to fill a seat on the city council left vacant with the Oct. 16 resignation...
Henry Wade: Sustainable growth through partnership
According to farm bureau estimates, 1-acre foot of water can supply domestic needs of two families of four for one year. Additionally, those eight...
House Dist. 11 candidates disagree on priorities
The three candidates running for the two open seats in the newly created state House District 11 – Republicans Sen. Steve Smith, R-Maricopa, Adam...
Voter: Need Voyles to back up Babeu
With Pinal County elections quickly approaching, I wanted to offer my input regarding the race for the office of county attorney.When I moved to...
Trick or Treat event highlights costumes, candy
When it comes to the costume contest at Maricopa Trick or Treat, the annual Halloween event sponsored by Church of Celebration, Mat Balgaard, executive...
Henry Wade: Actually doing more with less
One of the most significant aspects of running for public office is the almost criminal amount of money that flows in and out of...
Voter: Need prosecutor, not budget manager
I never thought that I would write a letter to the editor. But, here it is. I have been following some of the local...
MUSD superintendent: District facilities offer positive learning environment
One of the greatest strengths of the Maricopa Unified School District is we have excellent school buildings and support facilities and virtually all of...
Campaign finance reports shed light on candidates
Aside from a sign in the front yard, few things show a voter’s support of a candidate more than a campaign contribution.Who supports a...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees practice financial wellness
Jana and Doug LeGrande couldn’t afford to retire.Money matters were putting a strain on Joseph Caruso and his wife Shannon’s new marriage.Jeff Miller was...
InMaricopa poll puts Smith ahead of Wade in supervisor’s race
An InMaricopa.com informal poll shows former Maricopa Mayor Anthony Smith, the Republican candidate for Pinal County Supervisor for the newly-created District 4, receiving more...
Business profile: Landscaping-design firm busy from start
Owner : Gerardo “Jere” Avila. Arizona Backyard Creations and Design Landscaping.Education: Master’s degree in business administration, University of Phoenix.You started your business last October;...
Reader: Why Virginia Ross best recorder candidate
I know Virginia and her business acumen — she has the technology background and organizational experience to lead the recorder’s office out of the...
Anthony Smith: Adjusting to the ‘new norm’
Join me in a journey through time to recall events that made history during the last few decades. Whether the historical event was war-related...
54th Stagecoach Days has breezy wrap up
While most of the families coming to Pacana Park for the last day of Stagecoach Days Sunday were there for the carnival, the French...
MUSD board candidates hope to attract students back
Torri Anderson, Leslie Carlyle-Burnett, Veronica Gay, Leon Potter and Tim White are competing for three seats on the Marciopa Unified School District Governing Board...
Fall a good time to plant in desert
While gardeners in other parts of the country have put their gardens to bed for the winter, desert gardeners are gearing up for their...
Q&A with county treasurer candidates
Incumbent Pinal County Treasurer Dolores “Dodie” Doolittle is running against GOP candidate Steven Boyd. Both were asked the same questions; their answers follow.Republican candidate...
Stagecoach Days starts with rides; performances and dance tonight
On the cusp of Thursday evening, Frazier Carnival at Pacana Park laid dormant. Final adjustments were being made while a few attendees started to...
Mommy Blogger: Sometimes your husband is right
Adam I know you will love this one . . .Ladies, let’s face it. Sometimes your husband is right.Suck it up and learn to...
Friends in deed: Volunteers support public library
They wear red shirts and wander around the library, shelving books and signing people up for reading programs. They are the Friends of the...
Teams can enter Stop the Violence fun run, walk Saturday
Maricopans attending Stagecoach Days this year can do more than just ride on carnival attractions. They can also lace up their sneakers for a...
Riders to hold first event Sunday
Shhh. Maricopa Motorcycle Riders are organizing. A least a bit.Members of the group pride themselves in not being a club. They have no interest...
Great Reads: Fall reading, some of the best
When I worked for Walden Books my favorite time of year was the fall season. The days grew shorter, the cool temps took over...
Shorter-term override on general election ballot
Once again, an override for the Maricopa Unified School District is on the ballot.This time the debate’s a little different.First, some of this override’s...
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