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As unemployment rises, county launches ‘Pinal Works’

Arizona had the third most unemployment claims in the country as the unemployment rate grew from 4.5% in February to 5.5% in March. National numbers...

Home interior trends may change mid-year

  By Dayv Morgan What’s trending in new home interiors for 2020? The year started out with home designs looking very much as they did in...

COVID-19 Timeline

Dec. 26                  First coronavirus case diagnosed in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Dec. 29                  Pinal County Detention Center creates screening protocol Jan. 26                   First Arizona...

Copa Closet still operating during COVID-19

  Resources for students in need don’t intend to stop operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Copa Closet, a resource of basic needs for K-12 children that...

Maricopan recovering after ‘awful’ bout with COVID-19

A Rancho El Dorado resident is recovering from COVID-19 and wants to emphasize to his fellow Maricopans how contagious the virus is. Terry Atkins believes...

F.O.R. Maricopa gets food delivery from Eloy restaurant

On top of receiving free roof repairs, the F.O.R Maricopa food bank just received another major contribution in the form of over 1,400 pounds of...

Barrels of fun keep riders coming back (GALLERY)

It’s a rush. The pounding of hooves, spray of dirt, slap of leather, echo of a hollow barrel landing upright after tipping precariously. Maricopa barrel...

Individuals, businesses get break in COVID-19 stimulus package

As part of the “stimulus” package to reinvigorate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, taxpayer rebates and small-business relief are on the way. This includes...

Wild Horse Pass, Harrah’s Ak-Chin extend casino closures

Wild Horse Pass and other Gila River Hotels & Casinos properties are extending their closure through April 30. The closure initially was to end...

‘He never quits’: Track coach still teaches by example

He may have come late to track and field, but Corey Nelson has kept going and going … and going. In his second year as...

City Hall adapting to COVID-19’s ‘very deep but very brief’ impact

In city parks, playground equipment will be blocked off and restrooms will be closed. Maricopa Public Library will no longer provide curbside delivery of...

Schools adjust, questions remain on end-of-year closure

After a semester and part of a quarter, the school year is over for physical campuses, and many questions remain. State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and...

Ak-Chin Community declares state of emergency

Ak-Chin Community Council has declared a State of Emergency due to the growing public health threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Community...

Ongoing development around Maricopa

Owners of the once-defunct Santa Rosa Crossings, G4 RRJK International LLLP, received re-approval for Phases I and II at the previously platted subdivision next...

Protect yourself, others from COVID-19

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 was first announced in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December. Its symptoms are similar to common influenza but its fatality...

State unemployment claims skyrocket after steady February numbers

Arizona had its largest one-week increase in first-time unemployment insurance claims on record last week, according to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. Mirroring the...

ADHS reports state’s 8th coronovirus death, 35 cases in Pinal County

  The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases...

MUSD to provide online, hardcopy coursework

Access to the Internet will not be necessary for participating in Maricopa Unified School District's distance-learning plan. Starting Monday, the district will make educational resources...

Governor’s orders on COVID-19, so far

From State of Emergency to telemedicine, the gubernatorial executive orders since March 11 cover a wide assortment of issues that have arisen from the...
Electrical District No. 3 office

ED3 closes customer-service office

In order to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) has decided to temporarily close all customer service...

Paperless Maricopans could clog sewer mains with ‘nonflushables’

By Bob McGovern The run on toilet paper during the coronavirus pandemic is leading to another crisis – in the sewer system. It’s actually a heightened...
U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran

O’Halleran, epidemiologist urge precautions, not panic

By Rep. Tom O'Halleran When I was elected to Congress in 2016, I vowed to do my part to keep Arizona families healthy and informed....

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to close temporarily

Local casinos are shutting the slots for a little while. Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, owned by Ak-Chin Indian Community, announced its closure starting at 4 a.m....

Don’t pay Orbitel bill in person

Orbitel Communications has suspended in-person payments due to the coronavirus. "At this time, no one knows how severe this outbreak will be. Given this uncertainty,...
ED3 lineman

Global Water, ED3 suspend disconnections

  Global Water Resources and Electrical District No. 3 announced they are temporarily suspending any shutoffs. Both utilities are also waiving late fees and remind low-income...

Bashas’, Dollar General create special hours for seniors

  Dollar General, which has a store on Papago Road south of Maricopa, and Bashas’ announced this week they will dedicate a shopping hour for...

State closes schools for 2 weeks

Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday the closures of all public schools in the state through March 27...

16 years later, we’re humbled (and thankful) for our readers’ support

  Decades from now, 2020 will likely be remembered as the year of the coronavirus. And with more schools, restaurants and even sports leagues closing...

ADHS not yet recommending cancelations, closures

Of Arizona's nine positive and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, five are in Pinal County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Community...

Ducey declares State of Emergency over COVID-19

 Gov. Doug Ducey today issued a Declaration of Emergency and an Executive Order to combat the continued spread of COVID-19 and to reduce financial...
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