Maricopa Monitor

Maricopa Monitor Maricopa's only newspaper published the 3rd Friday of each month! Online edition: PinalCentral.com Johns and Snowflake. Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.

The Kramer family purchased the newspapers in Casa Grande, Eloy, Florence and Coolidge in 1962, 1967, 1970 and 1971, respectively, and over the next few decades purchased and consolidated two newspapers in Arizona City, and started the Maricopa Monitor. They also own the White Mountain Independent and WMICentral.com, covering Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Springerville, St. and White Mountain Publis

hing Co. are operated under Kramer Media. The White Mountain Independent was recognized as non-daily Newspaper of the Year in 2014. In mid-2016, the Kramer family purchased The Payson Roundup. The Payson Roundup and Payson.com cover the surrounding Payson Rim Country communities of Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry at the base of the Mogollon Rim. The Payson Roundup has been recognized as Newspaper of the Year 12 times by the Arizona Newspapers Association as well as being honored as the Nation’s Best Newspaper by the Inland Press Association. The Arizona Newspapers Association named Donovan M. Kramer Sr. a Master Editor-Publisher in 1976 and inducted him into the Arizona Newspapers Hall of Fame in 1998. Ruth Kramer is now company president, and Donovan Kramer Jr. and Kara K. Cooper are co-publishers of the company’s publications. Brian Kramer, son of Donovan Jr., is the publisher of the White Mountain Independent and Payson Roundup. Kara’s daughter, Zoe Cooper, is the Special Projects Director for the company. All of the children and grandchildren have worked at the newspapers growing up. The family remains active in ANA and National Newspaper Association, as well as other press organizations. The Central Saver, delivered on Tuesdays, provides advertisers added value by covering the market with a shopper format. This product reaches over 43,000 households in the Casa Grande Valley each week. Realtors and affiliated businesses “reach out” through the Arizona Real Estate Buyers’ Guide, which is distributed to locations in the East Valley, Tri-Valley, White Mountain and Payson communities and available online at PinalCentral.com, WMICentral.com and Payson.com each month. Pinal Ways, the company’s countywide quarterly magazine, features people, places and events – often with a historical flavor. PinalCentral.com is the market’s leader for local news and advertising. Each month it attracts 2 million page views and growing. Blossom Digital Marketing is the company’s digital marketing division for local, small businesses. These newspapers and other publications cover an area of more than 140 miles east to west and 50 miles from north to south; a sprawling and dynamic area that includes Pinal County – Arizona’s third most populous. This vital area, not as thoroughly covered by any other medium or combination of media, includes more than 430,000 people, engaged in such diverse occupations as farming, cattle ranching and feeding, to manufacturing, tourism and retail sales.

Including pending applications, Pinal County could end up with more than $49 million in federal traffic safety improveme...
01/25/2025

Including pending applications, Pinal County could end up with more than $49 million in federal traffic safety improvements in the last decade.

FLORENCE — Including pending applications, Pinal County could end up with more than $49 million in federal traffic safety improvements in the last decade.

Pinal County Animal Care & Control Center’s renovation and expansion will allow it to accommodate more animals and conti...
01/25/2025

Pinal County Animal Care & Control Center’s renovation and expansion will allow it to accommodate more animals and continue saving their lives.

ELEVEN MILE CORNER — Pinal County Animal Care & Control Center’s renovation and expansion will allow it to accommodate more animals and continue saving their lives.

Foes of a plan to construct a new interstate highway -- including a segment that could go through environmentally sensit...
01/25/2025

Foes of a plan to construct a new interstate highway -- including a segment that could go through environmentally sensitive portions of Pima County -- have won a temporary reprieve.

PHOENIX -- Foes of a plan to construct a new interstate highway -- including a segment that could go through environmentally sensitive portions of Pima County -- have won a

01/24/2025

We're updating our community calendars for April and May and need your help! If you have an upcoming community event scheduled in either April or May, let us know — we're always looking to add events happening in our county to our Pinal Ways calendars. DM us or add your event in the comments below (make sure to include the name of the event, place, and time) and if there's space for it, we'll add it to our calendars for the Spring 2025 issue of Pinal Ways Magazine. You can also email our editor at the address listed below.

A decision by the Trump administration to suspend already approved federal funds for some projects could set back plans ...
01/24/2025

A decision by the Trump administration to suspend already approved federal funds for some projects could set back plans to ease the trip between Phoenix and Pinal County.

PHOENIX -- A decision by the Trump administration to suspend already approved federal funds for some projects could set back plans to ease the trip between Phoenix and Pinal County.

01/24/2025
Have you seen the new issue 😍? Here's where you can pick up a copy: https://www.pinalcentral.com/maricopa_monitor/entert...
01/24/2025

Have you seen the new issue 😍? Here's where you can pick up a copy: https://www.pinalcentral.com/maricopa_monitor/entertainment/copacetic-magazine-locations/article_6c2198e0-8f14-11ef-b59b-97a291ead789.html

Looking to learn more about nonprofits around Maricopa? Thinking about volunteering? 👋🏻

The new issue of Copacetic Magazine celebrates volunteers and local nonprofits, providing an index of organizations actively seeking volunteers and offering insight into their missions. 📰

In this new issue, you’ll learn about organizations like the The Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary, the Maricopa Pantry, and many more. 🐈

Copies of the new issue can be found at locations around Maricopa, and you can also read the stories by visiting us online. ✨️

The Maricopa Little League has quietly offered a program crafted to help out those with disabilities in the community, p...
01/24/2025

The Maricopa Little League has quietly offered a program crafted to help out those with disabilities in the community, providing kids who otherwise would not have the chance an athletic outlet and a sense of community.

MARICOPA — The Maricopa Little League has quietly offered a program crafted to help out those with disabilities in the community, providing kids who otherwise would not have the chance

It’s been a rough going this season for the Casa Grande Union and Maricopa girls basketball teams.
01/24/2025

It’s been a rough going this season for the Casa Grande Union and Maricopa girls basketball teams.

CASA GRANDE — It’s been a rough going this season for the Casa Grande Union and Maricopa girls basketball teams.

After a solid showing in the Central Arizona Holiday Classic at the end of 2024, the Maricopa Rams seemed to have some m...
01/24/2025

After a solid showing in the Central Arizona Holiday Classic at the end of 2024, the Maricopa Rams seemed to have some momentum going into the rest of their season.

MARICOPA — After a solid showing in the Central Arizona Holiday Classic at the end of 2024, the Maricopa Rams seemed to have some momentum going into the rest of

The Maricopa Farmers Market held its grand opening this past Sunday morning, bringing together the community to enjoy a ...
01/23/2025

The Maricopa Farmers Market held its grand opening this past Sunday morning, bringing together the community to enjoy a variety of local goods and services.

MARICOPA — The Maricopa Farmers Market held its grand opening this past Sunday morning, bringing together the community to enjoy a variety of local goods and services.

Drivers traveling to Pinal County from the Valley should expect some delays in the coming nights as the replacement of t...
01/22/2025

Drivers traveling to Pinal County from the Valley should expect some delays in the coming nights as the replacement of the key bridge on that stretch of Interstate 10 takes its next step.

CASA GRANDE — Drivers traveling to Pinal County from the Valley should expect some delays in the coming nights as the replacement of the key bridge on that stretch of

Two Maricopa men were arrested Tuesday after allegedly being caught with a half pound of m**h in their car, as well as f...
01/22/2025

Two Maricopa men were arrested Tuesday after allegedly being caught with a half pound of m**h in their car, as well as fentanyl pills and cash.

MARICOPA — Two Maricopa men were arrested Tuesday after allegedly being caught with a half pound of m**h in their car, as well as fentanyl pills and cash.

With catastrophic wildfires spreading through southern California, the Gila River Fire Department was one of many that a...
01/22/2025

With catastrophic wildfires spreading through southern California, the Gila River Fire Department was one of many that answered the call to help.

GILA RIVER — With catastrophic wildfires spreading through southern California, the Gila River Fire Department was one of many that answered the call to help.

As 2025 begins, Pinal County's citizens, especially some seniors and veterans, can file for property tax exemptions or r...
01/20/2025

As 2025 begins, Pinal County's citizens, especially some seniors and veterans, can file for property tax exemptions or renew the exemptions they already have, saving some money for the year.

FLORENCE — As 2025 begins, Pinal County's citizens, especially some seniors and veterans, can file for property tax exemptions or renew the exemptions they already have, saving some money for

Global Water is making strides to curb damaging baby wipes and other refuse being flushed into Maricopa’s sewers through...
01/20/2025

Global Water is making strides to curb damaging baby wipes and other refuse being flushed into Maricopa’s sewers through fixes, upgrades, and even a bit of help from the community.

MARICOPA — Global Water is making strides to curb damaging baby wipes and other refuse being flushed into Maricopa’s sewers through fixes, upgrades, and even a bit of help from

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has settled a public records lawsuit with media watchdog organization American Oversig...
01/17/2025

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has settled a public records lawsuit with media watchdog organization American Oversight, with PCSO agreeing to pay less than $30,000 and having released the records involved in five separate requests.

FLORENCE — The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has settled a public records lawsuit with media watchdog organization American Oversight, with PCSO agreeing to pay less than $30,000 and having released

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The city prepares to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration prior to tonight’s city council meeting

Freshman Air Force JROTC cadet Joseph Russoniello sings the National Anthem at the school board meeting Wednesday.

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ribbon-cutting. Check back with copamonitor.com for a full story with photos and video.

Maricopa RB Jathan Washington scores an 11-yard rushing TD late in the second quarter to help the Rams pull even with Paradise Valley in the home opener. At halftime for the second week in a row the score is tied, this time it's much higher at 21-21.

Governor Doug Ducey says the pledge of allegiance this morning with students at Legacy Traditional School during his visit to Maricopa.

Rams tailback Daveon Harris, No. 26, scores his second rushing TD of the night on a 3rd and goal from the 3-yard line against the Willow Canyon Wildcats with 7 minutes left in the season opener. (Officials determined he crossed the goal line before losing the football.) Harris was the star of the night, scoring all 3 of the Rams' touchdowns in their 20-6 win. Harris had a sack/fumble late in the fourth quarter and recovered the ball 45 yards for the Rams' final score.

City officials and landowner Mary Lou Smith broke ground this morning on the Edison Road extension. The new roadway will be the main access for the future Estrella Gin Business Park and provide a bypass for traffic on State Route 347. Edison Road will expand to four lanes west of SR 347, and then loop north/south at the fire station, all the way to Arizona 238. The north/south lanes will become Loma Road. Also, a new street, Estrella Parkway, next to the fire station, will connect Edison to Garvey Avenue. Engineers estimate the project should take approximately 7 months to complete.

Garage fire at a home in Alterra/Maricopa Meadows subdivision. Fire Dept. still on scene after extinguishing blaze. No one is hurt. Meadows Lane will be closed until late tonight, fire officials said.

Peggy Chapados talks to fellow homeowners at the Villages. "Somebody knows somebody," Chapados said, about the recent vote by 4 HOA Board members to change property management companies from AAM to City Property Management, after many homeowners showed up at the Villages clubhouse to show their support for their current property management company. The HOA Board is currently inside in an executive session meeting.

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