Our Lady of Grace hosts 9th Parish Festival (video)
Hundreds of Maricopa residents are flooding Our Lady of Grace Parish in Maricopa to attend its ninth annual Parish Festival throughout the weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu9-HtEudxM&feature=youtu.be
The festival,...
Dad could win Father’s Day prize package
InMaricopa and Maricopa Ace Hardware are teaming up to give three Maricopa dads one heck of a Father’s Day.Whether dad prefers spending time on the...
A Mayor Price tutorial on 1% cap and why it’s important
In case you missed it, at a debate forum Monday night after a couple of candidates for Maricopa City Council mentioned the state's 1-percent...
Problems flagged early in transportation draft plan
By Raquel Hendrickson
An overpass is one of the most certain elements on the Maricopa Area Transportation Plan.
Its purpose of improving traffic flow through the...
Police invite public to witness promotions
The Maricopa Police Department will soon have two more sergeants, selected from the ranks of its own.
BLOWING UP ITS MODEL: Sports bar The Roost morphing into steakhouse
Social media comments around town are filled with a recurring theme when it comes to dining: We want an upscale, sit-down restaurant.
The pleas have...
Man found dead at The Roost died of alcohol poisoning
The Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that a man found dead in a local sports bar earlier this month died of alcohol poisoning.
Shawn...
Maricopa girl wins Bashas’ doughnut contest
An 8-year-old from Maricopa was a winner in Bashas' annual statewide "Donut Flavor Craze Contest," creating a new doughnut that will be offered in...
Excessive heat watch in effect this week
Maricopa will be under an excessive heat watch this week, according to the National Weather Service as temperatures soar.
The watch is in place Tuesday...
Squash, pumpkins carve out niche in Maricopa-area history
It’s that time of year again, when we give thanks with pumpkin and squash on the holiday table.
Cucurbita, Latin for gourd, is among the...
Why prearrange?
Submitted by Kristin Gramando
You’ve always strived to do things the right way in your life. Your good judgment, determination, organization and passion have helped...
Maricopa tween races mountain bike to new heights
Kallie Stewart knew she could be better, faster.
Her introduction to mountain bike racing late last year was encouraging: she improved significantly with each race...
Leading Edge student 3rd at Pinal County Spelling Bee
Delia Koschmann, an eighth grader at Leading Edge Academy in Maricopa, took third place in the 57th annual Pinal County Spelling Bee.
“We are extremely...
Fight over pets lands woman in jail
A sibling squabble over furry and feathery friends ended in an arrest and assault charges, according to the Maricopa Police Department.Â
Cops arrested 44-year-old Dannielle...
New horse installation delayed
The city this morning delayed unveiling new art in Alterra.Â
The herd of three colorful equine statues at West Alterra and North John Wayne Parkways, which was...
Bikers with big hearts make run to Maricopa
The 400 motorcycles in Maricopa, mostly in the parking lot adjacent to their host, Native New Yorker, were, undoubtedly, the largest number of bikes ever seen in town at one time.
Rain, lower temperatures expected this week
A drop in temperature and a good chance for rain highlights this week’s weather forecast for Maricopa.
Today, Labor Day will be sunny and hot,...
Wells Fargo offering free funds to kids who save
Saturday both Maricopa Wells Fargo locations will hold a special event aimed at interesting youth in saving.
City to create Mike Riggs Community Service Award
Mayor Nancy Smith announced during her State of the City address Wednesday the city will create the Mike Riggs Community Service Award in honor...
Unemployment rate drops slightly in Maricopa
The city of Maricopa experienced a five-tenths percentage drop in its unemployment rate from July to August, according to numbers released by the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Young and adult voices sought for community choir
Maricopa Chorus, a performing-arts organization, is forming and looking for qualified singers.An inaugural holiday concert is planned for December to include the “Hallelujah Chorus”...
Chief: Community valued partner on police beat
It has been a few months since my last column on how the Maricopa Police Department is policing your community.
In that column, I discussed...
Getting to know Chris Brewer
Chris Brewer is a landscaping specialist who has lived in Maricopa for more than a decade and the owner of Brewers Irrigation.
Hometown: Lincoln, California
Maricopan...
The Declaration of Independence
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another,...
Seven businesses approved to operate
The city of Maricopa issued business licenses to seven companies in the past week.
Bartle: City Council botches great opportunity
In the midst of Tuesday's City Council meeting, I sat in the packed room at host Global Water, with a rare feeling when it comes to our city government: I was thrilled!
Lucid Motors completes electric-vehicle plant in Pinal County (VIDEO)
Lucid Motors has completed construction of its Pinal County factory a year after breaking ground. It is expected to roll its first electric vehicles...
Cardiocerebral Resuscitation (CCR) replaces CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Cardiocerebral Resuscitation (CCR) replaces CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests