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Food bank gets relocation extension
By Michelle Chance
With construction of the overpass looming, F.O.R. Maricopa food bank Director Wendy Webb said Arizona Department of Transportation has given the organization...
InMaricopa Spotlight: Julia Gusse (VIDEO)
After a controversial first term and a two-year absence, Julia Gusse (pronounced GUSS-ee) was voted back onto the Maricopa City Council last fall as...
Group raising money to build community center in Maricopa
It is not always easy to find a place to meet, listen to speakers, put on a show or work on volunteer projects in...
Maricopans’ wish list for 2017
We asked Maricopans: What would you like to see in Maricopa in 2017?
“I just want to see joy, health and happiness for the community...
InMaricopa’s most-read stories of 2016
2 dead in Alterra standoff
Two men were shot to death March 19 in an Alterra neighborhood when a murder turned into a...
City Council rejects law enforcement grant after impassioned debate
The Maricopa City Council voted to reject a federal law enforcement grant on Tuesday that would have allowed the hiring of two additional officers...
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Council directs city staff to make senior space a priority
For the last six years Maricopa Seniors have been one of the main groups using the Copa Center, located on the southeast corner of...
Gusse: I will find right solutions for Maricopa
By Julia Gusse
At the start of this election I requested your vote for the privilege to represent the great people of Maricopa as your...
City Council struggles to relocate seniors
By Mason Callejas
The Maricopa City Council was unable to reach an actionable decision regarding the relocation of several Maricopa senior organizations after a lengthy...
History Photo: Trains at the Front Door
The changing skyline of Maricopa is evident in historic and modern photos of the same stretch of railroad tracks. In 1911, the depot was...
Mayor’s State of the City highlights successes, challenges of economic development (video)
Giving residents a start date for the construction of an overpass across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, Mayor Christian Price also stressed the importance...
Kimball: The last 4 years and the next 4 years
By Bridger Kimball
It has ultimately been a pleasure serving the citizens of Maricopa for the last four years and I would just like to...
F.O.R. Maricopa rallies community partners in ‘lean season’ (video)
Summers are always tough for F.O.R. Maricopa, but this summer has been particularly so.
As with most food banks, the nonprofit gains attention mostly around...
First Baptist Church catches fire Saturday morning
Maricopa Fire Department is investigating a fire at the First Baptist Church of Maricopa. The blaze was reported around 9 a.m.
The fire apparently started...
Smith: Council already tackling issue of SR 347 gridlock
By Nancy Smith
Gridlock on SR 347! Yes, that’s what I said. We who live in Maricopa need to be aware of the fact that...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The grown-ups get started with their softball leagues this week along with other programs and important meetings. For details about these and other listings,...
Q&A with City Council Candidates
Seven people are running for three seats on the Maricopa City Council. The Primary Election is Aug. 30. Early voting begins Aug. 3.
Joshua Babb
Age:...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Besides continuing summer events for kids and the Hero Kids Camp, this week’s activities include a musical day trip, a gross but fun program...
One mile at a time, Maricopa moves to widen MCG Highway
By Ethan McSweeney
A plan to add lanes to Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway between Porter and White and Parker roads is rolling forward. The Maricopa City...
Q&A with county supervisor candidates Anthony Smith and Rich Vitiello
Name: Anthony Smith
Age: 63
Hometown: Too many moves. Maricopa has my heart.
Residence: Maricopa
Years in District: 13
Family: Nancy (wife), five grown children in blended family with...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
There are lots of activities for children in Maricopa throughout the month of June, and this week is an intro to several programs. Grown-ups...
City pays out to deal with MFD mold problem
A problem that has been growing for four years is at the beginning of a solution, but Maricopa City Council is not happy with...
Things to do this week in Maricopa
Maricopa City Hall will be busy this week, but the big event for the week – even the year – is Saturday’s Salsa Festival...
Former Rotary president, land benefactor hope Rotary pool re-opens
Don Pearce moved to Maricopa in 1959 and soon after began helping with maintenance at the local Rotary Club’s new swimming pool.
“It was about...
Notebook: Never be in a hurry to make a mistake
Maricopa cannot develop quickly enough for a lot of residents. The sight of empty lots in key locations and a redundancy of some business...
COMET introducing fare pass for fixed route
For Maricopa’s transit department, it’s been slow going as staff works out the best approach to gain and serve riders.
City of Maricopa Express Transit...
Key figure at City Hall leaving to manage Globe
In an otherwise brief meeting, the Maricopa City Council took time to honor Intergovernmental Affairs Director Paul Jepson as he prepares to leave Maricopa...
Peruse Maricopa’s railroad legacy, Zephyr car at Historical Society event
For those who have never had the chance to look inside the California Zephyr train car, the next opportunity is Feb. 27.
The Maricopa Historical...
Half-cent sales tax proposal could widen SR 347
A crash Jan. 29 at the Casa Blanca intersection with State Route 347 during morning rush hour backed up traffic into Maricopa along John...