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Mountainside Fitness Center has announced that despite having recently broken ground it will not open a center in Maricopa as planned this fall.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has corrected an announcement that State Route 87, also known as the Beeline Highway, opened in both directions with certain restrictions.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has announced that State Route 87, also known as the Beeline Highway, is now open with restrictions.

For anyone looking for a chance to do something good, to give back to the community and a chance to do so while meeting their neighbors, inmaricopa.com has just the ticket.

Grab your lawn chair and head out to Pacana Park for the city of Maricopa's '80s in '08 Movies in the Park.

Rancho El Dorado's flag pole is about to become a little more special in the eyes of at least one group of Boy Scouts and those who attend a ceremony on Saturday.

Having read thousands of books in my lifetime, "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield is among my top-five favorites.

For those looking for something to do with family on Easter Sunday, several Maricopa churches and a few nearby have special events planned for the day.

Westbound I-10 will be narrowed to one lane near Wild Horse Pass Boulevard for pavement repair, according to Arizona Department of Transportation. The restrictions will be in effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday.

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation by the Maricopa Police Department on the latest in protection for small business owners from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the Global Water Center, 22590 N. Powers Parkway.

The Friends of the Maricopa Community Library said today they were pleased with the results of a weekend fund raiser featuring used books for sale.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort Hotel's bingo hall will celebrate a grand reopening April 16, Geoff Andres, vice president and general manager of the Maricopa location said Wednesday.

Members of the Pima Butte MOMS Club who visited Equine Eden Horse Rescue in Maricopa March 13 had a chance to interact with horses up close.

Guns & Hoses is not a cover band for American rock band Guns N' Roses. It is the name of the basketball competition between local police and firefighters to raise money for domestic violence prevention.

The Arizona Storage Company's new 568-unit storage facility will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 at 40675 W. Honeycutt Road, between Porter and White-Parker roads.

The Pima Butte Maricopa MOMS Club at 10 a.m. Wednesday will visit Abbott's German Shepard Kennel in Maricopa.

Celebrating Sunshine Week in Arizona might seem a bit like holding a snowball festival in Alaska - focused too tightly on the obvious to be useful.

The Easter holiday is nearly here with egg hunts, spiritual services and more.

This week's election confirmed that Maricopans want a new direction.

Raceway Bar and Grill is celebrating its grand opening Saturday and Sunday with menu specials, a Bud Girls appearance, live music and a car and motorcycle show at the restaurant in Papago Plaza on Papago Road.

Congratulations to Tony Smith on winning the election for mayor.

The matron of the Estrada family and co-owner of Estrada's Café says she enjoys the community of Maricopa, a place she's happy to live after having lived most of her life in Los Angeles.

Sept. 11, 2001, and Hurricane Katrina put a whole new spin on how heightened our awareness has to be regarding what really needs to be done to prepare for the unexpected.

Citing logistical issues including a lack of available staff over Easter weekend, the city has post-poned the Suite 16 Girls "Cover Me Pretty" concert from March 22 to April 26 when the girls will perform during the Fourth Annual Maricopa Salsa Festival Presented by inmaricopa.com.

COOLIDGE - Employers seeking skilled, educated and enthusiastic employees need to look no further than Central Arizona College.

The city of Maricopa will host an open workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Global Water Facility to seek public input on how to improve parks, recreation and leisure opportunities.

Maricopa's registered voters on Tuesday will have the chance to cast ballots to fill three open Council seats and replace the outgoing mayor.

The Pinal Partnership will host Bob Hazlett from The Maricopa Association of Governments at 7:30 a.m. Friday to present the Hidden Valley Framework Study over breakfast in Coolidge.

Robert "Bob" Lewis is not only running for City Council, he is my economics instructor at Central Arizona College.

The Maricopa Business Center is hosting its first-ever Family Festival from noon to 4 p.m. March 15 at 44400 and 44480 W. Honeycutt Road with activities for children and adults.