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As we approach the November elections, I, as a citizen of this community, feel it extremely important that each of us remember a few items as we decide whether or not to vote and who to vote for.

If the governing board of MUSD wishes to show consistency and a concern for the well-being of children, they need to vote no to building the "bus barn" at the Lakes site.

Have a free weekend coming up? Consider a Saturday activity sponsored by the city of Maricopa.

On Sept. 19, 2008, three members of the Maricopa Police Department graduated from the Phoenix Police Department's Police Motorcycle Academy.

The unemployment rate in Pinal County jumped .4 of a percent and remains above both the national rate of 6.1 percent and the state rate of 5.6 percent.

The Arizona Clean Elections Commission will sponsor a debate among candidates running for District 23's two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Maricopa Rotary Club is sponsoring a craft fair to benefit the local F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity, Resources) food bank.

Recently, the Board of Directors of Pinal Partnership voted to give a $10,000 check to the political action committee that is working to pass a bond for Central Arizona College (CAC) this November 4th.

The majority of votes cast is the number currently required to pass a ballot measure; however, if proposition 105 passes this November, that could change.

There are many reasons that bloodwork is done before any surgery is performed. It provides us with a glimpse of what is going on inside the body. Even though a pet may appear healthy on the outside, it doesn't always mean there's not something more going on inside.

There are many reasons that bloodwork is done before any surgery is performed. It provides us with a glimpse of what is going on inside the body. Even though a pet may appear healthy on the outside, it doesn't always mean there's not something more going on inside.

Maricopa Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 12043, is sponsoring two VFW national scholarship programs on the local level.

On Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, Detention Sergeant Amado Martinez, an employee of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility in Florence, was arrested by investigators of the Pinal County Attorney's Office.

Paul Babeu, fresh off a strong primary showing, unveiled his plan to improve DUI investigations in Pinal County by eliminating the use of the...

The Pinal County Public Health Services District is issuing an advisory for animal rabies to all residents of Pinal County.

A steak big enough to cover a plate and tender enough to be cut with a plastic knife--that's what Maricopa residents will be dining on at Rotary Club's 22nd annual Oktoberfest.

Celebrate the opening of Maricopa's One-Stop Shop for development and permitting at a red tape cutting on Monday, September 22.

With the federal transportation-funding crisis apparently resolved for this year, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will advance six federal-aid highway projects across the state that had been placed on hold.

Father Raniero Cantalamessa, who has been the official preacher to the Pope and Papal household since 1980, will be celebrating mass at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Maricopa on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at 11 a.m.

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the development and distribution of the Buy Maricopa discount card.

In today's hard economic times, it is nice to know that creditors are so understanding and patient. I have been fielding calls for about a month now, always answering, always polite. I have explained our situation time and time again: my husband was let go on July 25th, since then we have only been paying the mortgage and feeding the kids.

On September 2 Alan Suckerman of the Rancho El Dorado Homeowner's Association board of directors presented the Maricopa Police Department with a donation of $5,000 to assist the department with its new Volunteers in Police Services program or V.I.P.S.

Both the Maricopa Fire Department and the Maricopa Police Department were recognized at Tuesday's City Council meeting for their contributions to Against Abuse, Inc.--Maricopa and the Gala benefit.

Maricopa resident Carrie Vargas wants to celebrate and elevate the arts in Maricopa.

City council received an update on the Pinal County Comprehensive Plan at Tuesday's meeting.

Maricopa Mayor Anthony Smith and the city's development services staff have announced the beginning of implementation of Maricopa's One-Stop Shop plan review and permitting process.

Tony Smith, Mayor of Maricopa, will speak to club members, candidates and citizens of Maricopa on Sept. 24. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Native New Yorker.

You're caught up in the age-old dilemma: love the dogs... hate the shedding.

Customers hoping to get a toasted sub sandwich or a salad for lunch Tuesday were disappointed. The sign on the front door at Quiznos in the Fry's Marketplace Center said, "Closed."

The city of Maricopa has purchased about $85,000 worth of fitness equipment for the ultra low price of $30,000.