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InMaricopa's recent article on the MaX bus service represents only one side. No where does it mention why the ridership has dropped. Since I have never ridden the early bus to Phoenix, I don't know exactly how many people were riding. I do know that with all the changes the council felt necessary to make, that riders would not be taken to the capital area, where the majority of them work.

 Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort has opened its remodeled buffet restaurant, simple known at The Buffet.

The Thanksgiving Day weekend was busy for Border Patrol agents assigned to the Casa Grande station, as the group seized a combined 600-plus pounds of marijuana valued at more than $1.4 million.

Utilizing expertise gained in 23 years working in the field, Peter Cockle has founded a Maricopa-based freight-brokering business called ConneXion Cargo.

For Our City-Maricopa will be holding a community-wide drive on Saturday, Dec. 4, to collect jackets, long pants, jeans and backpacks for MUSD students in need.

The Cano Family has been actively involved with the Titans baseball organization. Earlier this week their home and all of their belongings were destroyed in an early morning fire.

Identity thieves are looking for opportunities to make their season especially bright.

It is that time of the year, when the cold temperatures roll in and bring chances of frost damage to plants. In fact, freezing temperatures are predicted for tonight.

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce election for new board members is underway.

A midmorning fire scare closed city hall down for about an hour. The scare came when a smoke detector sounded in the building around 10:40 a.m., and fire crews were called to the scene.

For five months I've had the pleasure of serving as a member of your city council, and I promised voters that I'd tell them what they needed to hear, not what they wanted to hear. Recently, I've made it known that I'm committed to achieving a balanced budget for Maricopa. Over the last several months, I've had an opportunity to see where Maricopa is spending its money wisely, and where it can use some improvement.

The city of Maricopa's bus services may have the plug pulled if ridership does not improve drastically according to four city councilmembers.

Get ready to play Bingo. The Board of Directors of Maricopa Seniors, Inc. has been issued a Class A Bingo license from the Arizona Department of Revenue.

Flags, streamers, tambourines, music and dance mark the beginning of worship service each Sunday afternoon at Maricopa's only Hispanic church, Nueva Esperanza Iglesia (New Hope Church).

As of last month Maricopa has its own American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 133.

 Already operating $2.6 million in the red, the city of Maricopa may witness its general fund budget deficit balloon to more than $4 million based on first quarter financial results.

On Nov. 15 the American Heart Association broke with first aid practices used since the 1960s, endorsing "hands only" cardio-pulmonary resuscitation - rapid chest compression withoutmouth-to-mouth. .

Pepperjack had her second birthday in April.

 

Phyllis Rust was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and moved to Maricopa in 1953 with her husband, Bart, and their two young children, unaware of how it would change her life.

More than 200 Maricopa residents are expected to lace up their shoes and hit the streets this Thanksgiving in an effort to outrun hunger.

Pinal County Republican Party Chairman and Maricopa resident Marty Hermanson hopes to become chairman of the state party. Hermanson said he decided to run for the position because he is concerned about the future of the Arizona Republican Party.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be back in Maricopa Friday for their fifth annual 12 Days of Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2010 award nominees for Business of the Year, Sonny Dunn Citizen of the Year, Renate Chamberlin Volunteer of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. Winners will be announced at the annual awards banquet.

 

Have you ever wanted to do something to help people in need, to really make a difference? Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself physically? Now is your chance. You can do both at the same time with the Phoenix to Rocky Point cycle ride.  

While the holidays bring a lot of joy, they also bring pressure to get more done in a shorter period of time.  Additional errands, shopping and appointments challenge us all to become masters of time management.

An early morning fire destroyed the interior of a Maricopa home in the 19000 block of North Justin Drive.

The man behind an ongoing report designed to boost economic development in the city of Maricopa said he feels the city should be focusing on employers in the information sector versus those in the manufacturing field.

The Arizona Affiliate of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America announces the launch of its new name and website, DrugFreeAz.org.