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Where the Cows and Conservation Meet: Let’s Discuss the Future of Local Ranching

What does the future hold for the Lower San Pedro Valley? Local residents can weigh in at an upcoming community meeting about the vital role ranching plays in protecting our local environment in a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Manuel High…

Drive-through food distribution helping families in San Manuel

Residents of San Manuel area appreciate a recent United Food Bank Drive-Thru Food Distribution. This is held monthly at the First Avenue Elementary School property at 914 W 1st Ave in San Manuel. Upcoming dates are Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No…

More than $11K later, Maricopa bingo keeps giving back

Monday night bingo at Duke’s Roadhouse is about more than winning. It’s also about giving. The weekly event, coordinated by nonprofit Maricopa Moose donates all bingo proceeds to benefit local […]

Dignity Health expands Maricopa care with new family medicine clinic

Community members gathered yesterday to celebrate the opening of the new Dignity Health Family Medicine Clinic in the Maricopa Professional Village plaza. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches from […]

Signs point to progress for Maricopa’s next gas station

Terrible’s is getting closer to opening in Maricopa and a new city filing reveals what brand of gas will be under the canopy. A comprehensive sign plan submitted Aug. 25 […]

Letter: Public school fields should serve the community

To the editor, Local youth football clubs keep getting shut out of the Maricopa High School football fields even as district leaders talk about recruiting kids into the high school […]

Superior Homecoming royalty crowned

Hayden posts win over ASDB; Ray, Superior girls compete in Small School Invite

Bouncing back from recent skids, the Hayden Lady Lobos swept their lone match of the week against ASDB 3-0, while neighboring squads Ray, San Manuel, and Superior grind through demanding multi-game stretches packed with tournament play and regional rivalries. HAYDEN Last week,…

Hayden continues winning streak with close victory over Mogollon; Superior has homecoming win

Hayden added another W to its tally Friday with a win over Mogollon. Superior likewise posted a win for its Homecoming game. HAYDEN vs. MOGOLLON Last Friday, the Lobos hosted the Mogollon Mustangs. The boys kicked off to the Mustangs to start the game. The first quarter saw the…

Oracle’s Mountain Vista School fall sports in full swing

The Mt. Vista Junior High athletics is underway with their three fall sport options, cross country, volleyball and flag football, already drawing in approximately 55 students. Coaching the cross country team is Brady Whitman. The girls cross country team has already placed first…

2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

November 4, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony | 1891 Historic Courthouse | 135 N. Pinal St., Ceremonial Courtroom, Florence, AZ 85132

Maricopa’s new indoor sports facility opens next month

Maricopa’s newest indoor sports facility is ready for its close-up. The Fieldhouse at Copper Sky will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 10, giving residents their first chance to explore […]