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Girl Scout recruitment this Saturday

The Girl Scouts of the USA are holding a sign-up event for girls grades K though 12 in the Maricopa area for participation in...

Stermer: Good fences make good neighbors

Rebuttal by Henry Wade Re: Henry Wade column opposing construction of a border fence along the Arizona-Mexico border.Mr. Wade, I read your...

Couple moves hair salon to new location

When one door closes another door opens.That’s the mantra at the top of an advertising flier being handed out by Tobin and Sharon Gentry,...

Local singer makes state finals for ‘The Voice’

Local resident Laura Walsh, 20, is looking to take her music talents on to the national stage and there is one day left for...

Council tables majority of action items to Sept. 20 meeting

In its last action Tuesday night, Maricopa City Council approved a resolution to adopt a set of general concepts to be considered by the...

Council approves $96,000 lobbyist contract

Maricopa City Council approved a $96,000 contract with Nexxus Consulting LLC, a federal lobbyist firm, to pursue federal transportation funding for a grade separation...

Wife killed after van hits tandem bicycle

A woman was killed near Casa Grande yesterday after the tandem bicycle she was riding with her husband was struck from the rear by...

Council tables agreement with MUSD on playing fields

The Maricopa City Council tabled action on an agreement between the city and the Maricopa Unified School District to allow public use of middle...

MPD to Create Ministers in Action

City of Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin is asking for all local pastors or their representatives to join him at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept....

Kimball gets nod from Sen. Smith in city council bid

Local businessman Bridger Kimball formally announced his campaign for Maricopa City Council on Saturday.His candidacy was endorsed by fellow Maricopa resident state Sen. Steve...

Kleck: Being smart is a healthy choice

Consider for a moment the Nuns of Mankato, Minn. This group of ladies has been studied for a number of years now and while...

MCT holding “Fuddy Meers” auditions

Maricopa Community Theatre is holding auditions for the first show of its season, “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire. The play is about a woman named...

CAC holding open auditions for theater production

Auditions for the Central Arizona College theatrical production of “You are a Good Man Charlie Brown” will be held on Tueday, Aug. 23, at...

West Nile positives sharply down from prior years

We swat, put on repellant, wear long-sleeved clothing and yet we still seem to get bitten. Its monsoon season in Arizona, and yes, that...

Bashas’ gets high scores from health department

Bashas’ grocery store in Maricopa received three excellent ratings in July from the Pinal County Health Department - one for the store, one for...

Agreement to use MUSD playing fields on Tuesday’s agenda

The city council will discuss and possibly take action on an agreement between the city and the Maricopa Unified School District to allow the...

Sonny is 100 pounds of love

Sonny, a 3-year-old Great Dane, is 100 pounds of sweet, slobbery love.He has great manners, is healthy, neutered and vaccinated. He is looking for...

Youth Council members sought

The city of Maricopa is seeking students age 14 through 18 to represent the city on the Youth Council. Students who are selected for the council...

Five to compete for 2011 Miss City of Maricopa

Five young ladies will compete tomorrow for the crown of 2011 Miss City of Maricopa.The contestants are returning competitor Caitlin Snow, who will be...

Surprise find of WWI uniform on display at library

Six years ago, Steve Stroud’s father-in-law passed away in Salt Lake City and left behind property that included a vacated duplex residence. Unknown to...

Deputy recognized for significant youth contributions

A Pinal County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant was recently recognized for her work with youth across Arizona.The Arizona Department of Education has awarded PCSO Lt....

Maricopa boy takes home medals in performance competitions

Christian Baymack, 9, of Maricopa, won several awards, including two overall medals for acting and singing, in the World Championships of Performing Arts competition...

Video surveillance can deter crimes before they happen

Maricopa resident Michael Collins wants to live in a safe city, and he wants to help his fellow Maricopans to feel that way, too.Collins...

City to introduce HAWK pedestrian signal

The city will introduce the High-intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon to residents with a video presentation at 6:30 tonight in the multipurpose room at...

MPD appoints new chaplain

Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin appointed Rickie Gregory as the new volunteer chaplain today.Gregory lives in Maricopa and is a former resident of California,...

Wade: Fence will collect dust while schools remains underfunded

Editor’s note: This column is the last in a four-part series on the debate surrounding Sen. Steve Smith’s successful sponsorship of a senate...

First global product sourcing center chooses Pinal County

AzSourcing and its affiliates have selected Casa Grande in Pinal County to build the nation’s first global product sourcing center.“In the very near future,...

Congressman offers iPhone app

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-7th District) has released an iPhone application that will allow constituents and those who follow the Progressive Caucus to get...

Workers, MHS football team beat the heat

It’s no surprise to Maricopa residents that August can get a little warm.Some Maricopans will even stop checking the daily temperatures in June because...

No job too big or small for local landscaper

Whether you just want one tree planted or a complete desert landscape, Dan Dawn of Arroyo Vista Landscape & Design, Inc., can...
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