![Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Anderson grills incumbent Mayor Nancy Smith in election's first campaign event April 30, 2024, at Southern Dunes Golf Club. [Elias Weiss]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CRM_1009-533x261.jpg "In mayoral race, it’s the Nancy Smith show")
![A merging lane sign sits on the side of State Route 347 northbound lanes during evening traffic on April 30, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-043024-adot-merging-lanes-347-web-265x198.jpg "Merging lanes incite more 347 anger")
Councilman criticizes senator at city council meeting
After State Sen. Steve Smith (R-Maricopa) made a presentation about his upcoming legislative agenda to the Maricopa City Council on Tuesday, Councilman Marvin Brown...
Design contract for permanent fire station approved
The Maricopa City Council approved a $337,998 contract Tuesday with FCI Constructors Inc. for design and preconstruction services for the Heritage District Fire Station....
PCSO toy drive underway
The 2011 Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Drive is in full swing.The goal each year is to help families in the county needing assistance...
MPD receives calls for stolen, damaged AC units
Four calls were made yesterday morning to the Maricopa Police Department regarding air-conditioning units being stolen or damaged at houses in The Villages.Around 9...
Batting cages in Ak-Chin commerce center close
The Hit-N-Pitch Batting Cages in the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Santa Cruz Commerce Center has closed, an employee with the center’s leasing office confirmed today.The...
The presents of His presence: Baby Jesus
Well, here we are with another year almost behind us and Christmas almost upon us.It is amazing how fast the time can go by....
City’s legislative goals for 2012 approved
The Maricopa City Council approved a list of state and federal legislative goals for 2012 Tuesday night presented by Intergovernmental Manager Paul Jepson.“One of...
Potter named VITA tax program manager
Leon Potter has been named United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program manager for Pinal County. Beverly Prueter, United Way of Pinal County...
City council candidate to hold meet and greet
City council candidate Michael Sabo will hold a meeting and greet tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to...
Local social group to hold formal dinner party
Local social network African Violets in the Valley is holding a Christmas party at The Villages Club House on Dec. 18 from 5 to...
Assistant city manager resigns
Assistant Manager Roger Kolman announced today he will resign effective Jan. 6.City spokeswoman LaTricia Woods said she could provide no details of his resignation.All...
Fire station contract on council agenda
The Maricopa City Council shall discuss and possibly take action tonight on a request to approve a contract to FCI Constructors Inc. for the...
First ‘Coffee with the Chief’ on Saturday
In an effort to foster ongoing communication with citizens of Maricopa, Police Chief Steven Stahl will be hosting a monthly “Coffee with the Chief.”The...
InMaricopa sports writer branches out as columnist
Unless you are at least an occasional reader of the sports section of InMaricopa you probably have no idea who I am, or what...
High school buddies team up in business
Friends since high school, William Elliot III and Paul Burke III have been by each other’s side for the majority of their lives.With the...
Snider: New development will bring water concerns
On Oct. 19, the Board of Supervisors heard several proposed major amendments to the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is the...
Local musicians to hold free recitals
The Maricopa Music Circle will hold a winter recital featuring the Three Christmas Bouquets and the Christmas Story as told by Pastor Chris Ward...
ED3 to start emergency assistance fund
The Electrical District No. 3 board of directors recently approved the development of an energy assistance fund that will provide an opportunity for ED3...
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
As we begin the holiday season, the Maricopa Salvation Army Extension Unit would like to share our very busy year, and ask for help.Last...
Candelaria: Government by the numbers
I have begun the process of delving into the budgets of the corporation known as the city of Maricopa. I'd like to share a...
Santa Rosa Elementary hosting Holiday Boutique
If you would like to get a little holiday shopping done early and do business on a local level, Santa Rosa Elementary School will...
Pancake breakfast on Saturday at Our Lady of Grace
Children and adults alike can have breakfast with Santa’s elves at Our Lady of Grace Parish on Saturday.The church is hosting its first “Breakfast...
Payne’s termination upheld by Merit Board
A three-member Merit Board upheld the city’s termination of Maricopa Police Lt. Willie Payne during a nearly 12-hour hearing yesterday.Payne was fired on Oct....
High winds, blowing dust possible tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for tomorrow that could impact drivers traveling in southwest Arizona.Strong sustained northern winds from 25...
What comes after Thanksgiving?
Please do not let Thanksgiving get too far behind us without the opportunity for some reflection.By now we have not only finished off the...
Canadian Consulate delegation visits Maricopa
A three-member delegation from the Consulate of Canada received a briefing on the merits of Maricopa as a business destination and residence from city...
Former city employee encourages attendance at Merit Board hearing
Today, I am writing to inform the citizens of Maricopa of the possibility of an injustice if you don't stand up and let your...
Vick: Aquatics center makes sense for city
City council candidate Thomas Candelaria in his editorial brings up some interesting points about the proposed aquatics center being a financial burden on the...
Dancing Sugar Plums and tea on Dec. 10
The Pearls Ballet Company from Desert Sun Performing Arts will present the Second Annual Sugar Plum Tea at 3 p.m. on Dec. 10 at...
Brownie Troop 2216 holding food drive
As local Brownie Troop 2216 has been working on their Philanthropy Legacy GS badge, the girls wanted to put on a food drive to...
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