Girl Scout K-12 recruiting event Wednesday
If your daughter or granddaughter, niece or little sister is interested in Girl Scouting, then you should attend Wild Horse Neighborhood Girl Scout Recruitment night on Aug. 11.
It’s never too late to buy land
Frankly, I'm tired of hearing so many of the "locals" say, "I coulda, shoulda, woulda" bought when land was so much cheaper "back when"--15 years ago, 10 years ago, even 5 years ago, but now I'm afraid it's too late!
PCAO Child Support Division collects $21.5M for single parents
The Pinal County Attorney's Office Child Support Division announced a record $21.5 million collected for the benefit of children from non-custodial separated or divorced parents.
City grants 8 business permits this week
This week the city of Maricopa granted permits to eight businesses, either new ones or ones continuing to do business in Maricopa.
First Arizona National Guard
The Arizona Volunteer Infantry (precursor to the Arizona National Guard) included mostly Maricopa and Pima Native Americans and their two chiefs, Azul and Chivaria. Their purpose was to restore order to the Arizona Territory.
Wild horses still run in desert near Maricopa
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Justice Foundation seeking help to purchase rifles for deputies
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is in need of funding to purchase rifles to arm our first responders who are charged with protecting our citizens.
Snider named to Water Resources Development Commission
Pinal County Supervisor David Snider has been appointed to serve on the recently formed Water Resources Development Commission.
Great reads at the Maricopa Public Library
Many new books dot our library's shelves so let's get started, shall we?
Weekly ‘deals’ in Maricopa
Here are the deals of the week for August 4 until August 10.
Tiny lap dog Maddie needs loving home
Maddie, a 10-month old miniature Pinscher, was found wandering in the Tortosa subdivision with her sister near Desert Wind Middle School in February.
MPD receives fraudulent solicitation call report
The Maricopa Police Department wishes to remind the public not to give your personal financial information over the phone to anyone who initiates a phone call to you.
Supervisor Snider on school safety, veterans benefits, mosquitoes
Can it really be true? Is it really August already?
Sunrise Café dinged in July health inspections
The Pinal County Health Department inspected 10 Maricopa eateries this past month, handing out perfect scores to all but Sunrise Café.
New traffic signal at Porter, Smith Enke Roads
Last week a new traffic signal went into operation at Porter and Smith Enke Roads. This traffic signal should greatly improve operations at the three-way stop intersection.
Gusse boycotts city hall
I have reviewed our city code and the structure of our town is simple. The City Council sets policy, and the City Manager works at the will and pleasure of the City Council. However, in our case, it seems to be the other way around.
KFC/Long John Silvers celebrate 4th year serving Maricopans
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Long John Silvers will celebrate its fourth year in Maricopa this Aug. 6, 7 and 8 with a bevy of food specials and giveaways.
PCSO’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the kick off of the Pinal County "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive.
ED3 continues long tradition serving Maricopa
It amazes me that Electrical District No. 3 has a history that dates back 84 years to 1926 when it was first formed to provide electrical service to the surrounding area.