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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…
Museum visiting Eastern Pinal County
Last week, the Charters of Freedom Traveling Museum made its Eastern Pinal County debut at the Kearny Library. The tour continues this week in Superior at the Superior Town Hall Media Center, 199 Lobb Ave., Superior. On Sept. 21, the tour moves to the Mammoth Library, 125 N.…
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…
Learn with a Master Gardener: Free gardening classes at San Manuel Library
The San Manuel Library continues hosting a free series of monthly gardening classes this fall to help residents master local desert horticulture. The sessions will run on select Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the library, located at 108 Fifth Avenue. Botanist and…

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…

UPDATE: No injuries in crash that blocked northbound lanes of John Wayne Parkway
UPDATE 9:44 a.m., Sept. 16, 2026: No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash on John Wayne Parkway this morning. A Maricopa police spokesperson told InMaricopa the SUV drove across […]

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 […]

Public Review Period for Proposed Development Impact Fees
The City of Apache Junction is beginning a public review process for proposed Development Impact Fees.

Traffic stop takes a muddy turn for Maricopa man, police say
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DUI, unlawful flight and driving with a suspended license after he and his dog were clocked going 20 mph over the speed […]

Apache Junction Public Library Earns Certified Autism Center Designation
The Apache Junction Public Library has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

Kids Day Maricopa returns with pony rides, petting zoo and more
Mark your calendars for the 19th annual Kids Day Maricopa, to be held Saturday Sept. 19. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maricopa Wells Middle School. Coordinators Dr. John and […]