Raw nuggets anyone?
I'm sure your answer would be ‘no thank you.’ That is exactly what I said on April 22 to McDonald’s manager Kevin.
Maricopa start-up businesses have new home
Desert Greens Cooperative Suites held their ribbon cutting and grand opening Saturday afternoon.
Maricopa’s Silver Horizon opens to public
Saturday the Maricopa Historical Society hosted the inaugural historic tour of Amtrak’s Silver Horizon Zephyr dome car.
Pinal County keeping an ‘eye’ on inmates, criminals
Sheriff Paul Babeu announced this week that the PCSO will be the first in Arizona to implement innovative iris biometric identification technology to improve public safety.
Foundation for the Handicapped helping Maricopans
For almost 50 years the Arizona Foundation for the Handicapped has been supporting special artists and is now looking for a way to display their talents.
Public works making noise, chip sealing
Sidewalk repairs and chip sealing are scheduled for various subdivisions, the Heritage District and Hidden Valley.
Future of MaX and COMET unknown after lottery funding pulled
Budget issues led the state to eliminate transportation assistance, funded by Powerball ticket purchases.
Unemployment declines for third month
The unemployment rate in the city of Maricopa declined for the third month in a row in March.
Orphaned baby Brutus wants a new home with you
Brutus, a pit bull-mastiff mix, and his sister were orphaned when they were only 10 days old.
County seeks additional reimbursement from former county manager
Attorneys have filed a motion asking for restitution payments being made by former Pinal County Manager Stanley Griffis to increase from $2,000 to $5,000 a month.
Update: Fugitive arrested
United States Marshals descended upon Maricopa today and arrested a fugitive visiting a house in The Villages at Rancho El Dorado. The unidentified 33-year-old...
Update: Fugitive arrested
United States Marshals descended upon Maricopa today and arrested a fugitive visiting a house in The Villages at Rancho El Dorado. The unidentified 33-year-old...
Maricopa man arrested for child molestation
Maricopa police have arrested 62-year-old Dennis Raymond Forsythe on two counts of sexual abuse, one count of child molestation and one count of sexual assault.
Maricopans can ‘go fish’ at new Mega Aquarium
This past week the city of Maricopa issued permits allowing five companies to conduct business inside city limits.
Good things are happening in Pinal County
Welcome to the merrye olde month of May or so the bards of old styled it. However you choose to think of May, it’s a month bursting at the seams with things to do and things to ponder.
Train horns still noisy; no quiet zone yet
The Maricopa City Council debated extensively Tuesday evening whether or not to award a contract to Plateau Engineering to perform a study on a Quiet Zone for residents who live near the railroad tracks.
Maricopa Seniors honor pendant volunteers
Tuesday at The Villages clubhouse the volunteers were honored at a tea party for their commitment, dedication and time in making sure local residents always feel safe.
Who was the best teacher you ever had?
Everybody has had good teachers, and I suspect that each of us has or had a favorite teacher.
Local businesses offer Cinco de Mayo specials
Crank up the Vincente Fernandez and put on your sombrero. It’s Cinco de Mayo and there will be plenty of celebrations going on.
InMaricopa.com gets facelift
After months of “surgery,” InMaricopa.com will reveal an all-new look this week.
Tour the Silver Horizon, Maricopa’s California Zephyr
The Maricopa Historical Society is hosting an educational, moonlight tour of the Silver Horizon on May 7.
Orbitel to acquire Maricopa Broadband
Maricopa’s largest cable, Internet and telephone company, Orbitel Communications, will be purchasing its competitor, Maricopa Broadband, for an undisclosed amount.
It’s teacher appreciation week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Take time to thank a teacher. These parents and community members did.
Information sought on runaway juvenile
Maricopa police are looking for information on a teenage runaway.
Local reaction to Bin Laden�s death
As the world knows, on Sunday night President Obama officially announced the death of Osama Bin Laden, as a direct result of a covert U.S. military operation.
Odometer fraud
Buying a used car can be a tricky process. It’s important to find the right one, for a reasonable price, and with a low number of miles.
Dealing with adolescents takes humor, patience
Especially now, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, I am in awe of my daughter’s teachers who spend day in and day out with her and other adolescent children.
Annual peace officers memorial service honors 34
The Pinal County Law Enforcement Association (PCLEA) will hold its annual Peace Officers Memorial Service this Thursday.
6 Maricopa eateries cited
The Pinal County Health Department inspected 12 Maricopa eateries in April, handing out citations to six.
Maricopa Broadband acquisition, UPRR quiet zone on Tuesday’s council agenda
The Maricopa City Council will be discussing and possibly taking action on the acquisition of Maricopa Broadband, LLC by Orbitel Communications at Tuesday’s meeting.