It’s been a rocky road in the relationship between the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCC) and Eastern Arizona College (EAC) in the months since the district announced its intention to split from EAC to seek independence. Just when it looked like the situation had completely deteriorated and GCC …
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Commercial real estate hot commodity in Roosevelt area
Anyone interested in purchasing a home in the area around Roosevelt Lake has options in towns such as Roosevelt and Tonto Basin, but the commercial market has been hot in the past few years, particularly for properties with RV amenities. David AbbottJournalist, writer and editor who has worked for community …
Read More »Roosevelt Lake offers cool options and new food opportunities to travelers trying to beat the heat
As temperatures spike throughout the state, locals and visitors alike can find relief on the cool waters of Roosevelt Lake along with plenty of activities both on and off the water. Enhancing the Arizona outdoor experience, there are several new options for food and lodging that offer local culinary takes …
Read More »Motel 6 loses bid for temporary zoning relief
In an effort to gain approval for temporary long-term housing to accommodate an agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe, the owners of Motel 6 asked for but did not receive the conditional use permit (CUP) they sought, but the details surrounding the request brought several code violations to the …
Read More »Miami High School enters a new era with the departure of Principal Glen Lineberry
The new track around the refurbished football field on the campus of Miami High School is a visual reminder of the stabilizing effect solid, long-term leadership can bring to an institution, and under the guidance of Glen Lineberry and Dr. Sherry Dorathy, the school has recaptured some of the shine …
Read More »Globe Council makes historic visit to Washington DC to lobby support for long-term planning
In the weeks leading up to final approval of its updated Strategic Action Plan (SAP), members of Globe City Council and administration sojourned to Washington DC to attend the National League of Cities gathering and to meet with elected representatives and agencies as they sought additional funding for a number …
Read More »Prevention is key to upcoming fire season
As fire season draws near, the Globe Ranger District is bracing for whatever the summer brings after a relatively quiet year since Telegraph rained fire and brimstone—followed by monsoon flooding—on the Globe-Miami region. Thanks to the short lull and increased federal funding, regional agencies have been completing necessary work to …
Read More »Cobre Valley Institute of Technology gets new instructors through Eastern Arizona College
The Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) recently acquired two new teachers through Eastern Arizona College Gila Pueblo Campus as the Career Education and Technical District (CTED) continues to improve programs for students in the Copper Corridor. The new instructors for the HVAC and Cosmetology programs represent a wide range …
Read More »Miami High School recruits new principal from within, bids farewell to Lineberry
Miami High School’s next principal came to the Copper Corridor on a “4-year plan,” but 15 years later has found a long-term home. At the beginning of the next school year, current Athletic Director and Associate Principal Shawn Pietila will step into his new role as principal after Glen Lineberry’s …
Read More »Globe tourism branding changes with the times
Driving into Globe feels like coming home to those who love living here, so in order to share that feeling with visitors the City has partnered with Local First Arizona to create a new marketing campaign featuring a logo reflecting the beauty of the region. The campaign was approved by …
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