Trial date set for mom accused of abuse
The judge set a trial date for a Maricopa woman charged with two counts of child abuse.
Erin Darr, 36, was arrested last year after...
Friends of the Library preparing for fall book sale
The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library (FOTL) annual book sale will be coming this fall. All of the proceeds from the sale...
Send in your shots for second Pinal County photo contest
The winners of the first Pinal County Open Space & Trails Committee Photo Contest have been announced – and the next contest is already...
Sun Life set to open in new location Monday
The doors of Maricopa’s newest health center will be open for business a week before its open house and ribbon-cutting. Sun Life Family...
Pinal County student graduates high school, college same week
When I was an eighth-grader at Cactus Middle School in the Casa Grande Elementary School District, representatives from Central Arizona College came to my science classroom with big news.
Victory Plumbing’s motto: “to help everyone we can”
Maricopa-based Victory Plumbing Services will tackle leaky faucets, clogged toilets or any other plumbing woe.
Central Arizona College celebrates 50 years
By Angela Askey
Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Central Arizona College opened its doors in the fall of 1969 near the base of Signal Peak...
Jewelry fashioned along party line
Brenda Hermanson, president of the Maricopa Republican Club, said she never expected to be an entrepreneur, but that’s exactly what she is since starting...
Dust storm warning from south
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Pinal County until 3:15 p.m.
A wall of dust was along a...
Whooping cough on rise in Maricopa
A statewide surge in pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has officially hit Maricopa.Marti Reich, infection prevention nurse at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in...
Aid sought for hurricane relief
While he is preparing continuing his march against the Maricopa Shell gas station, Russell Dickenson is preparing to head to Galveston, Texas, for a hurricane relief effort.
Letter: Get the facts on MUSD bond at town hall
By Merry Grace
There seems to be a lot of wrong information being tossed around on the upcoming bond election for Maricopa Unified School District....
Readers unconcerned about getting West Nile Virus
The majority of people voting in InMaricopa.com’s weekly poll were not worried about getting West Nile Virus, despite the first human case being reported...
MPD Report Feb. 9, 2009
00:56:41 02/09/09 09-01713 AGENCY ASSIST SR 347 DPS BAIL OUT 25 SUBJECTS SB POSS AT 238 SUBJECTS ON FOOT 06:38:27 02/09/09 09-01714...
MUSD’s response to proposed legislative funding cuts
The Arizona Legislature has formalized budgetary cuts for fiscal year 2009, and it is in the process of adopting proposals for subsequent budgetary years.
Weekly deals
This feature highlights the best deals at the five major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at other local businesses.
How well do you know the Declaration of Independence?
In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for...
Magana awaits ruling on juvenile sentencing
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether a notorious “D.C. sniper” should be re-sentenced in the fallout of a series of high-court rulings that...
MPD Report March 5, 2009
01:08:13 03/05/09 09-02879 AGENCY ASSIST W PAPAGO RD 1716 IS 97 ON AN ALARM DROP AT BOBS MARKET WITH SIGNS OF FORCED ENTRY...
Fine weather forecast for Maricopa weekend
Maricopa can expect a balmy weekend, according to the National Weather Service, but rain may move into the picture next week.
Today is sunny with...
Library to participate in monthlong writing event
Have you been thinking about writing the next great American novel, but just haven’t completed it, or even started it yet? If that...
Pinal County Fair offers family fun at low prices
The 53rd Annual Pinal County Fair opens Wednesday, March 25, and runs through Sunday, March 29. Exciting entertainment, livestock shows, shopping and enticing exhibits will all be part of the five-day run.
Supervisor Snider to hold Maricopa office hours on April 7
Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman David Snider will hold his monthly Maricopa office hours on Tuesday, April 7.
Chamber hosting Web marketing seminars for small businesses
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is hosting two seminars this week to help small-business owners maximize their marketing by using the Web.
MegaAquarium dream come true for new owner
Laura Super was building optic lasers at her job in Phoenix Oct. 26, “feeling blues-y,” as she put it, and shopping for fish on...
MPD Report April 15, 2009
00:11:16 04/15/09 09-04904 DUI 347 & SMITH ENKE WHITE WINDSTAR VAN GOING EAST ON SMITH ENKE LP ON THE VEH IS 00:13:10...
H&N Landscape says goodbye to fallen friend
As many already know, the H&N Landscape family suffered a tragic loss of not only an employee but a true friend.
Volunteer help pays off Christmas morning
Volunteers of all ages joined together Saturday to support people in the community who need it most.F.O.R. Maricopa food bank hosted its annual Christmas...
Man arrested on suspicion of assault during break-in
Ramon Nunez, 29, of Maricopa, was arrested near Burkett Avenue and Pershing Street Tuesday on suspicion of aggravated assault after a residential break-in the...
First zoning workshop features interactive activities
Residents were given the opportunity to offer feedback through interactive exercises during the first community zoning workshop Tuesday at the Southern Dunes Golf Club.Dyett...