Community Corner
🌱 How license plate cameras helped catch a Maricopa man hundreds of miles away
Happening soon: Literacy Workshop on the Maricopa Patch calendar
Hi Maricopa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How license plate cameras helped catch a Maricopa man hundreds of miles away
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 108 and low of 85 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 107, low: 87.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 107 and low of 85 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Maricopa man arrested in South Dakota after allegedly abducting Wyoming teen (azfamily.com) — A 36-year-old Maricopa man was arrested in rural South Dakota after authorities say he abducted a 15-year-old girl from Wyoming and was tracked using license plate reader cameras. Investigators believed he was returning to Arizona when technology alerted troopers, who stopped his car on I-90 and took him into custody, with additional charges expected in Wyoming. 
📸 Around Maricopa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maricopa
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- Literacy Workshop
Maricopa Unified School District, 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy, Maricopa
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
📣 Maricopa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Resume Writing/Interviewing Workshop →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
10:00 am - Pinal County Library Traveling Museum - Kearny →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
12:00 pm - Tonopah @ Highland Prep West (Volleyball)
Saddle Mountain Unified District SACATON, AZ 85147
4:00 pm - Volleyball Game - Home
Saddle Mountain Unified District SACATON, AZ 85147
4:30 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
Casa Grande, AZ Calendar, 510 E Florence Blvd Council Chambers, Casa Grande
7:00 pm - Q1 Mid-Term Progress Reports
Laveen Elementary District Laveen, AZ 85339
5:00 am - Early-Release PLC Wednesday
Laveen Elementary District Laveen, AZ 85339
5:00 am - Board of Supervisors - Work Session →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
9:30 am - Girls Volleyball v Sonoran Trails M.S.
Saddle Mountain Unified District SACATON, AZ 85147
4:00 pm - SMUSD Governing Board Meeting
Saddle Mountain Unified District Saddle Mountain Unified School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopa
5:45 pm - Board Meeting
Saddle Mountain Unified District Saddle Mountain Unified School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopa
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Maricopa PatchAM possible:
- Purple Heart Realtor — (915) 920-8855
- James Sanson - REAL Broker — (520) 838-8037
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's the golden hour!
His mercies are new every morning! Have a blessed day Maricopa! (Nextdoor Papago) - Hello Sun!
You are beautiful rising in beautiful Maricopa! (Nextdoor Walmart Location)
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Maricopa. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Maricopa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maricopa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Casa Grande
- 1619 E Demain Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (redfin.com)
- Field Resource Coordinator jobs hiring near Casa Grande, AZ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Diego Sanchez - Men's Soccer (gousfbulls.com)
Chandler
- Toddler given CPR after reported drowning in Chandler (azfamily.com)
Ok Maricopa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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