Social media in Globe has recently exploded with stories of loose dogs threatening or attacking animals or people in public places or behind fences, but questions about jurisdiction and which government agency holds responsibility for the problem have led to a stalemate in enforcement. “We don’t deal with it: We …
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Miami High School thinks outside the box for teacher recruitment
Finding teachers has become increasingly difficult in rural Arizona, particularly in the past decade with waves of retirements and with enrollments in teacher certification programs dropping precipitously, but Miami High School has tapped into existing pathways for potential teachers and offered alternatives for established professionals seeking changes. MHS has survived, …
Read More »Long-term planning paying off as City of Globe focuses on future
Signs of progress are becoming more visible around town: Residents are flocking to events such as First Friday to fill the streets of historic downtown Globe; City parks have been cleaned up and refurbished; empty buildings on Broad Street are sprucing up with a variety of new businesses, and long-term …
Read More »Globe set to get its second marijuana establishment
“Home grown” is taking on a whole new meaning downtown as a new marijuana establishment is poised to open up on Broad Street, giving local connoisseurs a second option to purchase recreational cannabis in Globe. Arizona Global Cannabis Co. expects to open its doors the first week of April at …
Read More »With graduation around the corner, Miami High School helps students explore options
Graduating high school is a defining moment of a young adult’s life, but Miami High School provides students the tools they need to pursue their dreams of collegiate achievement, military service or traditional career paths. While administrators attempt to instill the importance of post-high school planning throughout a students’ time …
Read More »CVIT expands student opportunity thanks to legislation passed in 2021
Students looking for a leg up in the job market after high school have a new opportunity for training now that the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) has extended funding to recent graduates for technical training. Thanks to the passage of Senate Bill 1179 and House Bill 2123 in …
Read More »A rare opportunity this spring for rafting on the Salt River
Adventurers seeking one of the most unique outdoor experiences in Arizona will have the opportunity for the first time in two years to enjoy a true gem of the desert when rafting season begins on the Salt River. This will be the first time in two years rafting companies will …
Read More »Second annual Pioneer Pitch coming to Globe in March
Aspiring entrepreneurs and established local business owners with fresh, undeveloped ideas will have an opportunity to pitch their plans for seed funding, as the City of Globe will host a localized version of the popular show “Shark Tank” in March. Although there will be no billionaire “sharks” on-hand, nonprofit Moonshot …
Read More »City of Globe makes progress in 2022, rides momentum into 2023
The City of Globe made considerable progress toward its goals in 2022 and is poised to build on those successes as the calendar turns to 2023. In addition to strengthening its ability to provide services to residents by increasing the civic workforce, Globe has invested in aging infrastructure and laid …
Read More »Miami High School CTE program helps students prepare for the future
At Miami High School, real-world education has become a cornerstone of the curriculum. And the school’s Career Technical and Education (CTE) program is key, helping participating students acquire the tools they need for success in post-high school jobs and academic study. CTE offers an alternative to traditional classroom education, providing …
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