Tony Smith’s new role to spur tourism, economic development in area
A familiar voice in Pinal County hopes to bring job opportunities, revenue and fun to Maricopa in his new role.
Tony Smith has been...
13-year-old plans to play in her 2nd international soccer event
A 13-year-old student at Heritage Academy wants to play soccer professionally one day, and the idea might not be as far-fetched as one might...
Lopeman, MUSD Board to talk classroom discipline, campus safety
At the Feb. 8 Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board meeting, two people during the call to the public came forward and spoke in...
Homestead house fire prompts warning from MFMD
A fire inside a Homestead home on Friday night was contained by Maricopa Fire and Medical after an individual reported the blaze in person...
ADOT tweaks SR 347-238 road-work plan, to do it all beginning tonight
The two primary routes into and out of Maricopa will get much-needed attention together this weekend, Arizona Department of Transportation said, a slight tweak...
Green Select renewable-energy program now available from ED3
Electrical District No. 3 has rolled out a new program for residential and small-business customers to support renewable energy.
Customers may now enroll in the...
Water-main break in Province causes flooding; low pressure reported around city
Updated at 4:55 p.m.
A water-main break in Province on Friday afternoon disrupted water service and forced closure of several streets due to flooding.
Global Water...
11 eateries receive excellent ratings from food inspectors
According to Pinal County Environmental Services, 15 inspections were done from Feb. 3 to Feb. 16.
Excellent rating
Brooklyn Boys Italian Restaurant...
East Valley freeway closures slated for this weekend
The Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open are over, which means weekend freeway closures and lane restrictions resume in the East Valley that could...
Super-volunteer Jim Irving leads by listening, guiding MUSD students
Jim Irving is regarded around town as a pillar of the community, a class act, dedicating more than 40 hours a week to Maricopa...
Man arrested in connection with suspected vehicle theft, woman with him busted on drug...
A man was arrested Feb. 12 in connection with a suspected vehicle theft the day before, and a woman with him was arrested on...
GTK: Brian Petersheim Jr.
Name: Brian Petersheim Jr.
Hometown: Maricopa
Reside in: Maricopa Meadows
Maricopan since: 2006
Occupation: Multimedia Journalist at InMaricopa
Family: Susan (mom), Haley (sister), Brian (dad), Suzanne (stepmom)
Pets: 3 rescue pups - Charlie, Bella,...
GTK: Kimberly Renhard
Name: Kimberly Renhard
Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon
Reside in: Maricopa
Maricopan since: 2018
Occupation: Farmers Insurance Agent
Family: My husband, daughter (24) and grandson (4)
Pets: 2 Large Fluffy Dogs
Cars: F150
Hobbies:...
GTK: Keri Berardinelli
Name: Keri Berardinelli
Hometown: Euclid, OH
Reside in: Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa
Maricopan since: July/2019
Occupation: I'm the co-owner of Lotus Evolutions, LLC, a holistic spa-wellness concept.
Family: I...
New business gets a charge out of device problem-solving
For about 2 years, Batteries Plus searched for space in which to open a store in Maricopa.
The company wanted something along John Wayne Parkway...
GTK: Ashley Wallace
Name: Ashley Wallace
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Reside in: Maricopa Meadows
Maricopan since: May 2022
Occupation: Marketing Coordinator
Family: I have 4 kids. 11 (boy), 8 (girl), 5 (boy), and...
Man faces burglary, 2 other charges after incident at Tortosa home
A man is accused by police of attempting to gain entry into a home before running off on Friday, Feb. 10.
Johnson E. Jones Jr....
Lightning storms cause major outage for thousands in Maricopa
Not all storms of passion result in a positive experience. The high winds and lightning that began during a late-night Valentine’s Day storm caused...
Police arrest extremely intoxicated driver with previous DUI
Maricopa Police arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence with a suspended license along John Wayne Parkway early Saturday morning.
An officer stopped...
SR 347, 238 lane closures, lane reductions highlight weekend highway restrictions
Maricopans face several highway closures and restrictions in the coming days, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
Two will have particular impact on local residents:
...
Medical office space slated for Smith-Enke near Porter Rd.
Maricopa’s medical-office inventory will increase if a proposed addition to a project at Smith-Enke Road just west of Porter Road is approved.
The building would...
MUSD board approves initial updates to foster care policies
The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board last week unanimously approved preliminary changes to its policies regarding students in foster care.
The board discussed and...
Cobblestone Farms man arrested on domestic-violence charges
Maricopa Police arrested a man on a list of domestic-violence charges in Cobblestone Farms last week.
Officers responded to a call of “unknown trouble” at...
Most expensive home sold last month backs 18th hole at The Duke golf course
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa, 42323 W. Bravo Drive, Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $560,000 on Dec. 27.
This two-story home in...
Seeds of Change Gala supports domestic-violence shelter
Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller.
The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....
Mobile home fetches $145,000 as least expensive sold during the month
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa, 45420 W. Hathaway Ave., Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $145,000 on Dec. 29.
This single-story mobile home...
What’s new at MUSD?
Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent Tracey Lopeman told the Governing Board on Feb. 8 that several recent events and activities show a positive trajectory...
Legislature is coming after local zoning
OPINION
By Vincent Manfredi, Maricopa City Councilmember
I have heard a quote by Ronald Reagan from 1964 (six years before I was born) that still rings...
Solo agers: Procrastination not a good plan in dealing with your affairs
Last month, I wrote about the importance of reaching out to those who might be facing isolation during the holidays. That prompted me to...
New Fire Chief Pitassi advising Super Bowl emergency-response team
One of the players in Sunday’s Super Bowl in Glendale does not wear the uniform of either the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles,...