Local library has some ‘great reads’

As an aspiring novelist and devoted bibliophile, my dream is to have a book on store shelves. With that said, I’m always looking to...

Smith discusses border issues with presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann

Sen. Steve Smith (R-Maricopa) was among members of a group of Arizona legislators who met with presidential candidate Michele Bachmann on Monday at the...

Friday’s wine tasting event to benefit food bank

The community’s food bank, F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity, Resources) Maricopa, is hosting its fourth-annual Grape Escapes wine tasting event at 7 p.m. on Friday at...

City offers free service for fire, police updates

The city of Maricopa is now using a communications service that allows the fire and police departments to send important, valuable community information directly...

Potter: MUSD’s measurable progress is threatened

I am writing in response to Mr. Duane Vick’s counterpoint of not supporting the Maricopa Unified School District override. I am also going...

Something’s ‘Fuddy’ in Maricopa

Maricopa Community Theatre begins its first show of its season this weekend, “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire. The play is about a woman...

Verizon tower will stay 200 feet from nearest home

The Maricopa City Council rejected an attempt by a group of Cobblestone Farms homeowners to move a proposed Verizon Wireless cell tower an additional...

Casa Grande man arrested on SR 347 for human smuggling

An 18-year-old Casa Grande man traveling north toward Maricopa on State Route 347 was arrested Monday for human smuggling.Both the suspect and driver, Dominique...

Motion filed to drop charges in 1 of 3 indictments against McDonald

Clair William Lane, attorney for former Maricopa Community Services Director Marty McDonald, has filed a motion in Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss criminal...

Payne fired on Oct. 10

Maricopa Police Lt. Willie Payne was terminated effective Oct. 10 but his appeal process has not concluded, city spokeswoman LaTricia Woods said in an...

Melvin gets new police chief job at Salt River

Retiring Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin has accepted a position as police chief of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community that borders Mesa, Tempe,...

New police chief search to begin

The process of hiring a new police chief for Maricopa will likely take until July 2012, City Manager Brenda Fischer said today in a...

Cobblestone cell tower back on council agenda

Maricopa city staff has received a request from a member of the City Council to place the Verizon cellular tower conditional use permit on...

Three stolen vehicles reported over weekend

Three auto thefts were reported to the Maricopa Police Department over the weekend, according to police blotters.On Friday morning, a 1997 Chevy “dually” pickup...

Group works to renovate horse area

In four short months, some of the residents of Thunderbird Farms have organized themselves into a civic action group called the Thunderbird Arena Community...

Panamanian mission trip inspires local woman

Around town, some people may know Gwen Traylor as “Auntie Pooh,” an entertainer and educator for children’s events. Others may remember her as the...

Border security discussion at state capital Monday

State Sen. Steve Smith (R-Maricopa) and U.S. Rep. and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will be holding a border security discussion and press conference at...

iPad missing from Salt Lake City airport traced to Maricopa

An iPad reported missing by a passenger at the Salt Lake City International Airport on July 19 was traced by its owner to an...

MPD lieutenant on leave since July 22

Lt. Larry Eckhardt of the Maricopa Police Department has been on paid administrative leave since July 22.The city would not say why Eckhardt is...

Police chief announces retirement

Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin announced today he is retiring and running for City Council.“It is with mixed feelings that I am informing you...

Code enforcement officer resigns over changes to job

The transfer of Maricopa’s code enforcement division from the police department to Development Services has led to the resignation of the city’s only code...

Historical Society highlights pre-city Maricopa

If you have ever wondered what Maricopa was like before it became a city, come to the Maricopa Public Library and see “Maricopa—Then and...

City responds to demand for Payne’s records

In response to a demand letter from a First Amendment attorney, the city of Maricopa has provided InMaricopa copies of past internal investigations involving...

Payne’s coworkers allege offensive language, racial insensitivity

The 235 pages of documents provided by the city to InMaricopa show Lt. Willie Payne of the Maricopa Police Department was disciplined on two...

PCSO sergeant honored by MADD

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its members has been honored for his efforts to further stop drunken driving. ...

Electrician in it for long haul

After 30 years in the electrical business, Larry Larrabee, owner of Desert Valley Electric in Maricopa, said he has a great career and isn’t...

13 arrested in drug, human smuggling incidents

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested 13 people within 25 hours from Sunday to Monday in three separate cases involving human and drug smuggling.Around...

ED3 gets ‘A’ rating from Standard & Poor’s

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A' long-term rating to Electrical District No. 3’s $115.5 million series 2011 electric system revenue bonds. ...

Cyclist in stable condition after crash with driver

A 57-year-old cyclist is in stable but serious condition today after receiving injuries to his head and face Sunday during a collision with a...

How to run for local office

Individuals who have announced their intentions for public office must go through a process that includes collecting signatures and completing a nomination packet.To be...
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