It’s Friday! If one of the items on your weekend to do list is to revamp your landscaping, you might want to consider signing up for the next Smartscape class from the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension. The class teaches landscapers and homeowners how to choose a landscape for their home that will thrive in our area and save water and money.
Speaking of plants, did you know that the type of plant a bee collects its nectar from can change the taste of the honey its hive produces? All of the different crops and native plants in the area add a unique taste to honey produced in Pinal County. You can learn more about how local honey producers are using that knowledge and helping out local farmers in our area.
And after all that hard work outdoors, you might want to track down some of the best food in Maricopa. Coast 2 Coast BBQ and Poor Sam’s Italian Beef were recently nominated as two of the three best food trucks in Maricopa in our Creme de la Copa contest. We talked with the owners to find out what makes their food so delicious.
While acknowledging that she might not be ziplining or hot air ballooning to the podium like her predecessor, Mayor Nancy Smith said in her first State of the City address that what’s in store for Maricopa is enough to provide residents with plenty of excitement.
The Arizona branch of the U.S. Department of Customs and Border Protection released a picture of dozens of migrants they say were arrested in Casa Grande on Thursday, but could not provide any more details.
A 21-year-old Maricopa man who reportedly admitted to attempting to steal a vehicle is also facing charges for allegedly being combative with police before and after his arrested.
After struggling against a strong Poston Butte run game last week, Apache Junction fell from its top 10 spot in the AIA power rankings to No. 13. The Prospectors were still in search of that statement win against an experienced playoff contender.
The city of Coolidge is making the move to 24/7 fire protection services. Coolidge Examiner reporter Taylor Griffith has the Back Story on why the city is making the change.