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Duderbugs celebrates first anniversary, hosts princess party

Duderbugs is celebrating. Last month the party was for the local children's resale clothing and accessories store's first anniversary. This month the focus is on princesses.

Wade, Morgan given voice in election forum

Although two of the candidates at Saturday’s election forum -- Democrat Henry Wade, candidate for the Pinal County District 4 Board of Supervisors, and...

Sequoia Pathway Puma Cheer celebrating American spirit Saturday

Sequoia Pathway Puma Cheer will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday to raise funds for their trip to national cheerleading competition in Dallas.

Primary countdown: Jeff Flake, U.S Senate

The primary election is Aug. 28 and early balloting is underway. Between now and Aug. 20, InMaricopa.com will publish two to three Q &...

Teen Hall opens dialogue on life readiness

Be Awesome Youth Coalition’s inaugural Maricopa Teen Hall, presented by InMaricopa, drew teenagers and the parents for discussions about life choices and life skills. The...

Maricopa’s 1910 love affair with autos

In 1910 Maricopa had one auto for every nine inhabitants. (Maricopa Census in 1900:160) 

Arizona Corporation Commission cautions investors amid Wall Street crisis

Amid ongoing market volatility and unprecedented turmoil on Wall Street, the Arizona Corporation Commission Monday cautioned investors against making hasty and uninformed investment decisions.

Local Ace Hardware wins top honors

Ace Hardware Corporation has named Maricopa Ace Hardware a Five-Star Platinum Ace retailer for its exemplary service and retail operations.The leading hardware cooperative honors...

Sheriff’s Office seeking Citizens on Patrol volunteers

The Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) is an organization of concerned citizens working within the community with the primary purpose of assisting their neighborhood in crime prevention by acting as additional "eyes and ears" for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. 

Sheriff endorsement: Maricopa resident backs Taylor

My name is Kelly Berry, the owner of African Violets In The Valley. I’ve been living in Maricopa, Arizona for three years now. As...

Tootsie would love to be your pet pig

Instead of the traditional pet, a dog or a cat, how about a pot bellied pig?

Master Gardeners offer plant sale, seminars

The Maricopa Master Gardeners will host two free classes along with their Fall Plant Sale Sept. 29.The plant sale is 8 a.m. to noon....

Steve Smith is ‘an empty vessel’

I'll give Steve Smith some credit where credit is due. Apparently he's good at directing a talent agency with models and actors. Perhaps that's why he so accurately embodies a famous quote by William Shakespeare: "... a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage ... a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." 

Readers prefer Maricopa pageant winner

Of 288 total respondents in InMaricopa.com’s weekly poll, a majority of 272 said they prefer all the contestants in the City of Maricopa pageant...

Chance of rain lingers in weekend forecast

A cloudy weekend of mild temperatures could bring rain again to Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today is mostly sunny with a high...

Intel matches employee volunteer hours at Maricopa Elementary

The check was part of a program put on by Intel. For every hour an Intel employee volunteers at a school or other non-profit organization, the company provides a $10 per hour match.

Public can comment on PHX-TUC passenger rail, bus study

As the Arizona Department of Transportation continues to study the feasibility of a passenger rail line or bus service between Phoenix and Tucson, the...

PCSO Report Nov. 4, 2008

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Registration open for 6th Annual Holiday Homes on Parade

Lights, decorated trees, snowmen and a reindeer--or two or three. Maricopa will have them all, ready to be viewed by residents during the 6th Annual Holiday Homes on Parade.  

Maricopans eye the sky for Weather Underground

Arizona thunderstorms won’t sneak up on you, but they can be surprising in their beauty and shocking in their intensity. The unexpectedly fascinating character of...

Record number participate in Mansion contest

Twenty-seven Maricopa residents spread cobwebs, planted tombstones, posed skeletons and did everything they could hoping to win the sixth annual Mysterious Mansion Mayhem contest...

Police aiding local food bank to help Maricopa families

In an effort to help these families, the City of Maricopa Police Association has partnered with Maricopa's local food bank, F.O.R. Maricopa, in a local food drive.

Herb-alicious tips from garden to table

By Wende Gehrt Gardeners have long valued herbs for their culinary uses, and they’re easy to grow, even in the desert. An entire plant can be...

Union Pacific crossing detours begin Friday

Union Pacific Railroad will be upgrading several crossings in the city of Maricopa over a period of several weeks beginning Dec. 17.

Mobile photo cameras net 436 violations in eight-hour period on Nov. 26

Results released this week reveal that during an eight-hour period on Nov. 26, 2008, 42 mobile photo enforcement units participated simultaneously in Operation Border to Border, which was aimed at reducing pre-holiday collisions on heavily traveled interstates in Arizona.

Public invited to comment on grant use

The Maricopa City Council will discuss two potential grants during tonight’s meeting and invites public comment.The first grant is a community development block grant,...

Holiday signage permit lights businesses

From tools to new cars, Maricopa’s Holiday Signage program is getting the city’s local businesses into the holiday spirit.The program was started five years...

Wade: Let the games begin

The recent decision by the outgoing Pinal County Board of Supervisors, which some might argue is comprised of a Democratic majority, to reduce impact...

The weekly shopper

This feature highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at other local businesses. Each store name is hyperlinked to its ad.
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