![One of several flyers for a "TikTok rizz party" is taped to a door in the Maricopa Business Center along Honeycutt Road on April 23, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-042324-tiktok-rizz-party-flyer-web-265x198.jpg "Rizz party organizers say city ‘lying’")
Leap Year gives extra day for a great read
With all the headlines dealing with the upcoming presidential election, the economy and world issues, we humble readers do have a reason to smile...
Santa Cruz Commerce Center offers build-to-suit
The Ak-Chin Community Council and Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board have agreed to offer a build-to-suit option to well-qualified tenants at its Santa Cruz Commerce...
Local man sweeps on ‘Shark Tank’
When The Villages resident Shane Pannell found himself a stay-at-home dad after selling his share of a pest control company, he didn’t know he...
Three servicemen honored by city
To celebrate their service to the nation, returning servicemen and women and their families are honored at Maricopa City Council meetings in a city-sponsored...
Special panel to join AG in Babeu investigation
Pinal County Attorney James P. Walsh asked a special panel comprised of prosecuting attorneys from across Southern Arizona to join the Arizona Attorney General’s...
Maricopa resident announces bid for sheriff
Kevin Taylor has announced he will run for Pinal County sheriff. Taylor, a Maricopa resident, said he will run as a Democrat and...
Suspicious man reported following kids
The Maricopa Police Department received three calls Tuesday that a suspicious man appeared to be following children as they were going to and coming...
7th Seeds of Change Gala tempts with Vegas trip
This year’s Against Abuse Inc. Seeds of Change Gala -- with a Casino Royale theme -- is set for 7 p.m., Saturday at Province...
Stahl sworn in before enthusiastic crowd
The dust on the family farm affected his allergies, but he had no problem making it through SWAT training.“We knew early on he wasn’t...
AG Tom Horne agrees to Babeu investigation
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne agreed Tuesday to investigate allegations against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu by a man who claimed to be his...
Free VIN etching by MPD
The Maricopa Police Department will be conducting a free VIN etching event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3 in the Bashas’...
Market like the big boys
According to the most current data released by the U.S. Census Bureau (2007), more than half of all businesses are operated primarily from someone’s...
Thrift store to close in March
The Nifty Thrifty Thrift Store in the Maricopa Business Center on Honeycutt Road is winding down its business. Owner John Zolyniak is liquidating...
Councilwoman endorses Christian Price for mayor
I hope everyone has enjoyed this President's Day weekend accompanied by the blue sky weather we are famous for. I also hope everyone is...
Councilwoman endorses Christian Price for mayor
I hope everyone has enjoyed this President's Day weekend accompanied by the blue sky weather we are famous for. I also hope everyone is...
It’s time to vote
I received my ballot for our local election last week and with it came a feeling of joy.
Many years ago my mother taught me...
Locals react to accusations against Babeu
Local Republican Party organizers Brenda and Marty Hermanson said Sheriff Paul Babeu’s announcement Saturday he is gay does not change their support for the...
Deaf Walmart associate puts customers first
In some circles, Sherry Bryant is an international celebrity.She’s known for her great customer service, friendly manner, and ever-ready willingness to help anyone who...
Writer takes to the skies soaring like a hawk
I love to fly.No, not the parts about security checks, luggage fees and middle seats, but the pure act of soaring thousands of feet...
Most plan to vote in mail-in ballot election
Sixty-seven percent of the 194 respondents to the Feb. 10-17 poll question on the city’s mail-in ballot said they will vote in the city...
Coffee shop with crepes now open
Seven Cups Coffee is now open after an extensive remodeling of a storefront next to Brooklyn Boys restaurant on North John Wayne Parkway. ...
Judge sends Stant firing back to Merit Board
A Pinal County Superior Court judge ruled earlier this week the city may have violated former Maricopa Police Sgt. Aki Stant’s constitutional right to...
AC thefts becoming epidemic in Maricopa
Hardly a day goes by in Maricopa when there isn’t at least one call to the Maricopa Police Department about the theft of an...
Jury selection in McDonald’s suit against city begins Tuesday
Jury selection begins Tuesday in a $500,000 civil suit against the city by former Community Services Director Marty McDonald.McDonald was placed on administrative leave...
Diedrich responds to second letter
Mr. Hunt, I have seen you many times in town and have said hello and shook your hand. In all, the exchanges have been...
Eckhardt to have closed Merit Board hearing March 8
A Merit Board hearing for Lt. Larry Eckhardt of the Maricopa Police Department is scheduled for March 8.Eckhardt, who earns $87,150 yearly, was placed...
City’s community service director resigns
John Nixon, community services director for the city of Maricopa, will resign effective March 2.His resignation was announced in an email Tuesday sent to...
Second open letter to Councilman Carl Diedrich
Thank you for your response to my recent letter regarding your proposed Small Business Plan. While I was pleased to receive such a rapid...
Hair salon celebrates 5 years in business
Hair Focus in the Maricopa Business Center is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. This month, Hair Focus will give back to the...
Bills introduced by Sen. Steve Smith
As I did last year, I wanted to give you an update as to some of what I have been working on the first...
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