Great Reads: Where would you travel just to read?
It’s been my habit to remind my students you can travel the world and never leave home when you spend time reading a book....
Smith retains lead, wins primary
Former Maricopa Mayor Anthony “Tony” Smith had the most votes in the Pinal County Supervisor District 4 Republican primary race Saturday after all the...
City attorney questioning unhappy staff
Denis Fitzgibbons, the city attorney, “has solicited additional information” from complainants who reportedly told City Manager Brenda Fischer they were dissatisfied with Phoenix attorney...
Readers question Marchione’s effectiveness
In one of the highest-participated polls InMaricopa.com has had, 467 readers — 90 percent of 518 respondents — said allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct...
Man found dead in Rancho El Dorado
A 29-year-old man was found dead in his home in Rancho El Dorado about 3 a.m. Friday, said Sgt. Hal Koozer, public information officer...
Sheriff Babeu cleared of wrongdoing
A seven-month criminal investigation into allegations that Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu misused his authority in regards to a personal relationship found that Babeu...
Local volunteer meets up with Isaac
Regina Crandall changes with the weather – literally.The Maricopa resident has been following Isaac since last Friday when she was deployed to Florida by...
Scammer trying to collect phantom jury fines
A possible phone scam involving individuals attempting to collect failure-to-appear fines from unsuspecting residents has been reported to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday. About...
Maricopan Taylor among primary winners
In Pinal County, the sheriff’s race will now be between Maricopa resident Democrat Kevin Taylo, Republican incumbent Paul Babeu, of San Tan Valley, and...
Smith leads by a nose in Supervisor race
With all precincts reporting, but thousands of provisional ballots still out, Anthony “Tony” Smith, former mayor of Maricopa, is ahead in the Republican primary...
Seven years later, Maricopans remember Katrina
Seven years to the day Hurricane Katrina, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the nation’s history, landed, residents of the Gulf Coast are...
MUSD override: Pro statement
The Maricopa Education Foundation strongly supports the MUSD override proposal.We understand that a child’s education is critical to their personal enrichment and success and...
Poll workers readying for Tuesday primary
For some poll workers and volunteers, Tuesday’s primary started today.Bill Bardfield, the inspector for voting precinct 74 (El Dorado), is putting everything in place...
Maricopa Red Cross volunteer headed to Florida
Three volunteers from the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter are deploying to Orlando, with the possibility of providing relief for a tropical storm...
Reader endorsement: Vote for Kevin Taylor for sheriff
I’m in support of Kevin Taylor for the next sheriff of Pinal County. I do appreciate how he wants to work for the people...
Councilwoman Gusse asks Marchione to resign
Maricopa City Councilwoman Julia Gusse asked for Councilman Alan Marchione’s resignation in an email she sent to media outlets Friday afternoon.According to the email,...
Maricopans swatting, itching as mosquitoes thrive in monsoon conditions
In the trifecta of heat, humidity and standing water, mosquitoes rule the day.Maricopans are itching like mad as what are called “nuisance” mosquitoes are...
Poll: Readers are early voters
Forty percent of respondents to this week’s poll – 78 readers – said they have mailed in their early voting ballot for Tuesday’s primary election.Nine respondents, making up...
Chapados: Marchione conduct unbecoming
Conduct unbecoming represents the opposite of anyone who personifies, or claims to personify, the qualities of leadership, integrity and trustworthiness. Unfortunately, it aptly describes...
Boosting through Maricopa
Tom Wedel, a Maricopa resident for nearly five years, was on his way to visit his son in Chandler about 4 p.m. Thursday when...
Tortosa flood shines light on public works
The city may not be able to predict how much rain will fall, but it has a plan in place for when heavy rainfall...
Reflections: Look for God in the storms
I watch the sky for storms. I love a good monsoon thunderstorm. I love the way the rain cools everything off and freshens the...
PCSO arrests two in donation jar thefts
Peter Cardinale, 21, of Chandler, and Anthony Stuber, 21, of San Tan Valley have been arrested by Pinal County sheriff deputies on suspicion of...
City manager says her comments excluded from report
City Manager Brenda Fischer, who filed a complaint May 25 against Maricopa City Councilman Alan Marchione outlining allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior toward herself...
Marchione investigated in 9 incidents
The report by Bill Sims, the independent attorney investigating a workplace complaint by City Manager Brenda Fischer, outlines nine separate incidents involving Maricopa City...
State of emergency declared for Tortosa flooding
Maricopa is in a state of emergency after heavy rainfall Tuesday 7 p.m. to midnight caused a backup of the sewage system, overwhelming the...
Sheriff endorsement: Maricopa resident backs Taylor
My name is Kelly Berry, the owner of African Violets In The Valley. I’ve been living in Maricopa, Arizona for three years now. As...
Marchione probe leads to disciplinary measures
The city council was criticized Tuesday for its lack of disciplinary procedures by the attorney investigating a workplace complaint raised by City Manager Brenda...
City urged to improve personnel procedures
Bill Sims, the attorney who investigated Maricopa City Councilmember Alan Marchione for an allegation of inappropriate workplace conduct, made six recommendations to the city...
Primary countdown: Jeffrey Acton, candidate for Pinal County Assessor
The primary election is Aug. 28 and early balloting is underway. InMaricopa.com has been publishing two to three Q & As at a time...
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